GWG seeks to strengthen our community through arts by supporting projects that promote the creation of, access to, and appreciation of the arts, as well as programs that incorporate the arts as part of a multidisciplinary program.
Year Granted: 2023
Grant Amount: $81,085
Expand the Summer Arts program to engage underserved, talented 7th and 8th graders in rigorous arts instruction. The expanded program will allow 70 students from Title 1 schools to participate in the summer programs with the goal of achieving acceptance to the Fine Arts Center.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2022
Grant Amount: $65,000
Fund basic improvements to the Dwight Woods Repertory Theater at the Phillis Wheatley Center.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2021
Grant Amount: $50,000
Operating funds to support the salaries of core musicians until revenue from live performances resumes.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2020
Grant Amount: $84,183
To enhance visitor experience by installing signage, ADA compliant entrances, gallery lighting, and security lighting.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2019
Grant Amount: $100,000
To construct state-of-the-art music and art studios within Senior Action’s new Flagship Center. The art and music programs are among the most popular of the programs for this organization serving nearly 5000 seniors annually.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2018
Grant Amount: $75,259
$75,259 to replace failing, noisy heating and air-conditioning units with a more efficient system which will not disrupt performances, workshops and community outreach programs.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2017
Grant Amount: $80,000
To purchase needed equipment for the new Theatre Arts Center to ensure state-of-the-art theatrical productions.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2016
Grant Amount: $42,208
The grant helped Greenville Little Theatre upgrade its antiquated lighting by purchasing and installing new state-of-the-art “intelligent” LED lighting equipment of the same caliber used on Broadway.
Visit WebsiteYear Granted: 2016
Grant Amount: $73,242
Used to buy new instruments, repair existing ones and pay for supplies, so more disadvantaged students can benefit from Tanglewood Middle School Band.
Visit Website UpdatesYear Granted: 2014
Grant Amount: $63,500
To train and mentor 25 new teachers in "SmartARTS", a successful program that has used arts integration intensively in Upstate classrooms for more than 12 years.
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