16 Years of Creativity and Inclusion!
During March and April, the South Carolina State Library Talking Book Services Department proudly hosts a fine arts creative outlet for blind and visually impaired students across the state.
Now in its sixteenth year, Let’s Celebrate Art provides a unique opportunity for students to express their artistic talents and share their creative voices with the community. This annual art gallery competition showcases student artwork in the South Carolina State Library lobby, where visitors are invited to view and vote for their favorite pieces.
The event highlights the remarkable talents of these young artists and promotes accessibility and inclusion in the arts. Each year, the exhibition powerfully reminds the community of the blind and visually impaired of the boundless creativity within.
2025 Let's Celebrate Art Winners
View the winners and amazing works of art from last year's Let's Celebrate Art entries.
Join us in celebrating sixteen years of artistic achievement and supporting the next generation of South Carolina’s artists!
Competition Details
Who can enter: South Carolina K–12 students with blindness or visual impairment
Artwork: Any tactile medium
Entry limit: One piece per student
Age groups:
- 6–10 years old
- 11–15 years old
- 16+ years old
Awards: 1st–3rd place per age group
*The State Librarian Award will be permanently displayed at the South Carolina State Library for one year.
How to get started:
- Review the TBS Art Gallery Letter
- Fill out the TBS Art Gallery Registration Form in its entirety
How to Submit:
Mail or drop off your artwork with the completed TBS Art Gallery Registration Form by March 1, 2026, to:
2026 TBS Art Gallery
South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate St.,
Columbia, SC 29201
If you need assistance with delivering your artwork, please email us at TBSBooks@statelibrary.sc.gov or call us at (800) 922-7818.
Winners will be announced on Friday, April 4, 2026, with a celebration to follow at a later date.