COLUMBIA, S.C. "The "Driven by the Arts" license plate can now be purchased at all South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles offices. The new specialty plate features the statewide competition-winning design by Manning artist Ned Chilton. It can be viewed at www.scdmvonline.com by clicking on the "vehicle plate gallery" link.
Driven by the Arts license plates are $70.00 plus the registration fee every two years. At least $60 from the sale of each plate will be assigned to the SC Arts Commission to allocate to K-12 arts education programs for schools and communities across the state.
To find local DMV offices and hours, visit www.scdmvonline.com and click on the "office locations" link. For more information about purchasing a specialty arts license plate, call (803) 734-8696 or visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com.
About SCAC
The South Carolina Arts Commission is the state agency charged with creating a thriving arts environment that benefits all South Carolinians, regardless of their location or circumstances. Created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the Arts Commission focuses on increasing public participation in the arts by providing services, grants and leadership initiatives in three areas: arts education, community arts development and artist development. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Arts Commission is funded by the state of South Carolina and by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit www.SouthCarolinaArts.com or call (803) 734-8696.
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