In December 2022, the Port Royal Sound Foundation (PRSF) received a $29,988 General Operations Support (GOS) grant from the South Carolina Arts Commission. This grant supports PRSF’s ongoing educational programming for children and adults, with a specific focus on connecting people to the environment through art. PRSF believes in the power of art as a tool to inspire the community and further conservation efforts.
“It has been so exciting to see our arts programs grow in recent years. Art is such an incredible way to deepen people’s appreciation of the beauty and significance of the waters around them, which in turn inspires them to take steps to protect it. We look forward to continuing to grow our arts offerings, and the support of South Carolina Arts Commission is what makes that possible.”
-Kat Armstrong, Naturalist and Special Projects Coordinator
PRSF arts programs reach all ages and experience levels, from school children to families to professional artists. PRSF is very proud to feature Travis Folk as the 2023 Artist of the Year, a cartographer and land manager who combines his love of nature and maps into beautiful art pieces that highlight our local environment. Alongside Folk, the rotating exhibit room in the PRSF Maritime Center will highlight professional artists working in various mediums throughout the year, including textiles, photography, metalworking, and more. Displays of a sweetgrass basket, paintings, and music from the Gullah Geechee community celebrate the cultural importance of art in our area. Our annual STEAM Festival (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and annual Recycled Art contest offer opportunities for artists of all backgrounds to build their creativity and curiosity while learning about the world around them. These programs, and many more, are funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
