Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission
October 27, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world.
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- City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities
- The Riley Institute at Furman University
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David Platts, Executive Director, SC Arts Commission
The South Carolina Arts Commission is bringing its services closer to home through new regional hubs designed to connect residents with grants, staff assistance, programming, and partnerships right in their own communities. These six hubs make it easier than ever for artists and organizations to access support, guided by local SCAC team members who live and work in each region.
In FY25, the SCAC invested more than $12.5 million in grants and programs that reached all 46 counties, supporting 106 artists, 310 arts providers, and 261 arts learning opportunities statewide. The largest share—$5.8 million—went to General Operating Support for arts organizations enriching South Carolina’s cultural life. Together, these investments and new hubs strengthen the arts ecosystem and ensure creativity thrives in every corner of the state.
Below is our full and separate conversation with David Platts, the Executive Director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. You can also listen to this as a podcast on Apple and Spotify. Just search for the WhosOnTheMove SC podcast and please consider subscribing.
