Every Spring, the Council, in cooperation with Florence District One, provides an evening of awards for students in all schools. Certificates and awards of merit are presented to students in all arts areas on recommendation of the teachers. The highlight of the award evening is the presentation of the Florence Area Arts Council's Betty Ann Darby Scholarship. This yearly day-long festival celebrating all the arts is held at the Francis Marion University Campus and includes professional performances as well as performances by local artists and groups. Arts for children is a major activity.
Admission is free.
It brings together garage bands, hip-hop, country and funk. It celebrates diversity in music. Presented at our yearly gala, this award recognizes an outstanding arts participant in the Florence area. It has been won by teachers, volunteers and artists. This newly created award recognizes a business in the Florence area that provides exceptional assistance to the arts through financial support and or outstanding participation.