Our mission is to create a community of artists wherein members mentor and support one another. In addition, our goal is to provide affordable studio, display, and performance spaces to established and emerging artists living in and around Spartanburg, South Carolina. From our inception, we have strived to provide the public with opportunities to view original art and to interact with the artists.

  The Artists Collective has come a long way from its conception.

Established in 2009, renovations and artist sweat equity transformed the former West Main Baptist Church, a nearly forgotten landmark into a showcase of artists for the state to see. The exhibition, workshops, performance, and educational spaces, along with artist’s studios subsist in the creation of something that Spartanburg has never seen, a one-of-a-kind facility that houses like-minded individuals that share a common consciousness.

  The Artists Collective is the only studio art co-op in Spartanburg County and art is everywhere in this 20,000 square foot building.

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Artists Collective | Spartanburg Empowers Creativity

Our Mission

The mission of Artists Collective is to create a community of artists wherein members mentor and support one another. To provide affordable studio, display, and performance space to established and emerging artists living in and around Spartanburg, South Carolina. And to provide the public with opportunities to view original art and to interact with the artists

Our Vision

Artists Collective aspires to be a diverse community of artists and their supporters who value individual creative expression, and who serve as an arts resource for Spartanburg and the Upstate of South Carolina.

Our Philosophy

Art can be created and enjoyed by people from all walks of life. We actively seek a diverse membership of races, cultural backgrounds and religious faiths.

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Artists Collective | Spartanburg

Artists Collective | Spartanburg is a registered 501(c) 3 organization.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Artists Collective | Spartanburg, we believe that art is a universal language that transcends boundaries and enriches our community. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where artists and patrons of all backgrounds feel welcome and valued. Our goal is to provide a creative space that celebrates diversity in all its forms—whether race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

We actively encourage the participation of artists from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. We aim to showcase a wide range of artistic voices and perspectives, ensuring that everyone in our community can engage with and appreciate art in its many forms.

As a cooperative of over 60 artists with various backgrounds and creative approaches, we recognize that inclusion makes our art and community stronger. We remain dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all artists and visitors, upholding an atmosphere of respect, and continuing to evolve in our efforts to support a more equitable and accessible arts community in Spartanburg and beyond.