The SCGA Art Education Scholarship Fund ensures that creativity is never limited by circumstance. Designed to provide needs-based scholarships for artistically talented children, the fund opens the doors of opportunity to young people who might otherwise be unable to participate in extra-curricular art classes due to financial barriers.At the Sumter County Gallery of Art, we believe that artistic potential exists in every neighborhood, every school, and every child. When access is removed, confidence grows. When a child is given paint, clay, or a sketchbook, they are also given voice, agency, and belonging.Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need and fund availability, ensuring that resources reach families who need them most. Through this fund, we are not only supporting art education—we are investing in imagination, self-expression, academic enrichment, and the creative future of our community.

Become a member of Sumter County Gallery of Art and help keep visual arts accessible in our community. Your membership supports rotating exhibitions, art classes for all ages, and outreach that brings art into schools and public spaces. Members enjoy:Invitations to exhibition openings and special eventsDiscounts on workshops and educational programsUpdates on artists featured at the galleryAnnual dues from members of the Sumter County Gallery of Art provide critical financial support for all gallery programs and partnerships. Annual Membership includes:Invitations to all gallery events Catered opening receptions for all exhibitions Member discounts on special gallery event 10% discount in the gallery gift shop Member discounts on all youth and adult classes Semiannual Newsletter Memberships are 100% tax deductible

Become a Sponsor of the Sumter County Gallery of Art.The Sumter County Gallery of Art (SCGA) invites businesses, community leaders, and individuals to partner with us in sustaining a vibrant and accessible arts culture across Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon counties.When you become a sponsor, you do more than fund programs; you fuel possibility.Your support directly funds:Professional exhibitions that bring regional and national artists to our galleriesHands-on workshops and master classes for emerging and established creativesYouth and teen art education programs through the Elizabeth White School of ArtSummer camps and after-school classes that nurture imagination and confidenceNeed-based scholarships ensuring access regardless of financial circumstancesCommunity programs that unite audiences of all agesSponsors receive recognition through:Exhibition signage and gallery materialsWebsite and digital promotionsSocial media featuresEvent acknowledgmentsPrint materials and catalogsOpportunities for corporate engagement and private experiencesBut the true return on your investment is deeper:You become a champion of creativity. A builder of culture. A connector of community.Together, we can continue to connect our community through the arts to create spaces where stories are shared, talent is nurtured, and creativity thrives.