Scott Gould takes the MACS Carl R. Blair Award for Commitment to Arts Education

The Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) celebrated its annual meeting and awards ceremony on March 10 at the Gunter Theatre in downtown Greenville, highlighting significant achievements from 2024. MAC’s total assets grew by nearly $1 million, surpassing $6 million, while substantial grants totaling over $600,000 were distributed to local arts organizations, individual artists, and schools. Additional funding of $110,000 supported major institutions like the Peace Center and Greenville Symphony Orchestra, and the Greenville County Museum of Art received $10,000 for art acquisitions. Greenville Open Studios showcased 157 artists, attracting over 27,000 visitors and generating nearly $435,000 in sales. MAC also recognized outstanding contributions to the arts with various awards, including Scott Gould receiving the Carl R. Blair Award for Commitment to Arts Education. The nonprofit continues its mission to support and preserve cultural arts in Greenville County through extensive funding, programs, and events.