June 26, 2013
Robert Lyon receives S.C. Arts Commission Artist Craft Fellowship
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The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to four South Carolina artists in the categories of visual arts, craft, media production and media screenwriting. Each artist receives $5,000. This year’s fellows: Visual Arts: James Arendt, Horry County Craft: Robert Lyon, Richland County Media Production: Jeff Sumerel, Greenville County Media Screenwriting: Herbert “Robbie” Robertson, Richland County “It is rewarding to honor the work of successful artists, who are central to the creative industries in our state. Their accomplishments inspire other creative individuals and entrepreneurs, and they serve as positive examples of our state’s culture and thriving arts community,” said S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May.


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