For over 16 years the Young Treasures (formerly Pawleys Island Youth Arts) scholarship program has been identifying talented, young students who excel in music and visual arts.  During this time, nearly $70,000 in scholarships have been awarded to more than 100 students.

(Pictured right: "Carolina Colors" by Rod McCants.  In 2008, Rod was the first Young Treasures Visual Art scholar.)

Scholarships help pay for one-year's private study.  Winners are asked to perform at various community events during the year, including a recital at the end of the scholarship year.

(Pictured left: Young Treasures scholar Kedrick Armstrong plays the clarinet at Chocolate Sunday 2008.)

The scholarships are awarded, based on audition performances or juried art competitions.  Judges for the auditions have included the Music Director of the Long Bay Symphony and Coastal Carolina University professors.  Jurors for the visual art include professional artists who teach classes for the Cultural Council.

Over the years, scholars have gone on to major in music at prestigious music schools, conducted orchestras in the U.S. and Russia, become music teachers, studied their craft abroad, and much more!  

In 2007, three scholarship winners went on to study at the SC Governor's School of Arts & Humanities; in 2008, two winners were selected to attend the Governor's school.

Funds for the program are entirely from private individuals.  The number of scholarships awarded is based entirely on the money donated.  Consider sponsoring a Young Treasures (possibly one of tomorrow's stars) by funding a scholarship at the $300 or $500 level.

For an application and to find out more about the program, contact us at 843-237-3035 or email Admin@CulturalCouncil.info.

(Pictured Right:  Young Treasures vocal scholar Allison Jayroe sings at Lightin' Up the Arts 2008.)

Click here to see pictures from the 2009 Night of the Rising Stars recital for the 2008-2009 Young Treasrues Scholars.