The South Carolina Arts Commission, established in 1967, works to increase public participation in art programs. The commission provides art education and artist and community art development programs. It offers funds to dance companies and college and university dance ensembles. The South Carolina Arts Commission also organizes exhibitions that focus on specific issues, themes and trends. The commission operates the South Carolina Arts Foundation, which was founded in 1972 and is a nonprofit organization. It offers an e-newsletter to artists and educators. The commission s Institute for Community Scholars, is a training program that focuses on the documentation and promotion of community culture, folklife and traditional arts. The South Carolina Arts Commission operates the Regional Media Arts Center, which provides resource and network information for film and video exhibitions.