South Arts strengthens the South through advancing excellence in the arts, connecting the arts to key state and national policies and nurturing a vibrant quality of life.
South Arts, founded in 1975, aims to enhance the public value of the arts by building on the South’s unique heritage. It responds to trends and the arts environment from a regional perspective, offering activities that tackle issues vital to the region. South Arts facilitates the link between the South and broader national and global arts communities. It operates in partnership with state arts agencies in nine southern states and is supported by various public and private entities. While the overview provided does not detail a specific grant program, the overarching goal is to nurture the arts in the South, supporting both traditional and evolving art forms.