"The arts are all about self-expression, but unless you refine the techniques you need to get your message to your audience, you might as well be talking to yourself. That’s why the South Carolina Arts, AV Technology, and Communications career cluster focuses both on the act of creation and on the technologies that make artistic creation and communication possible. Whether you prefer crafting the message or delivering it, plenty of satisfying jobs in the arts exist in South Carolina."
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Thomas Hale repairs and makes violins. Mr. Hale fine tunes the art of fine craftsmanship; working long hours in the basement of his home. He discusses his inspirations for working on violins, drawing...
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Managed by a “mom and pop” team, Trustus Theater is a converted warehouse in Columbia, S.C., which hosts a variety of modern American plays. Several staff members at Trustus discuss their experiences...
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New York Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander was the speaker at the 2018 Young Minds Dreaming Contest . Winners received a signed copy of his book, Out of Wonder. He is the author of 28 books...
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New York Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander was the speaker at the 2018 Young Minds Dreaming Contest . Winners received a signed copy of his book, Out of Wonder. He is the author of 28 books...
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Award-winning author Carmen Agra Deedy was featured at StoryfestSC 2018 in Columbia, SC. She took time out to explain the process of crafting a story. Carmen has been writing for children for over two...
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Award-winning author Carmen Agra Deedy was featured at StoryfestSC 2018 in Columbia, SC. She took time out to discuss her career path to becoming a children's book author. Carmen has been writing for...
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Carmen Agra Deedy has been writing for children for over two decades. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the U.S. as a refugee in 1964. She grew up in Decatur, Georgia, where she lives today. Learn...
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Meet Patti Callahan Henry, “the Fresh Face of Southern Literature.” Patti’s path to writing is unique. She started her adult life as a nurse, and found herself writing after she found out her daughter...
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Meet Dorothea Benton “Dottie” Frank, one of the best known, best-selling authors in South Carolina. When Frank was growing up, she did not think of becoming a writer. Frank had a life in New Jersey...
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Meet Ann Rivers Siddons, “the Grand Dame of Southern Literature.” Born and raised just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, Siddons had an idyllic upbringing. At an early age, she began to push emotional...
