SCAC announces commissioner resignation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the resignation of Russell “Rip” Parks of Easley as an appointed commissioner.
On Oct. 8, Parks notified Gov. Henry McMaster and Secretary of State Mark Hammond of his intent to resign from the board effective Oct. 16, the day after the commission’s next scheduled meeting.
Parks was appointed to the SCAC board by Gov. McMaster in March 2025.
About the South Carolina Arts Commission
The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to expand access to the arts and foster the cultivation of creativity in South Carolina. We envision a South Carolina where the arts are valued and all people benefit from a variety of creative experiences.
A state agency created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1967, the SCAC works to increase public participation in the arts through grants, direct programs, staff assistance and partnerships in artist development, arts industry, arts learning, creative placemaking, and folklife and traditional arts. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the SCAC is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the National Endowment for the Arts, and other sources. Visit SouthCarolinaArts.com or call 803.734.8696, and follow @SCArtsComm on Facebook, Instagram, and X for #Arts4SC and #SCArtists content.
