News, Musings, and Exhibitions
Dive into a kaleidoscope of creativity, dear art explorers! Whether you seek our latest gallery buzz, contemplative musings on the brushstroke of genius, or artistic adventures that tickle your inner muse, buckle up – our journey promises to ignite your artistic spirit. We've got interviews with rising stars whose canvases explode with color, spotlights on hidden gems tucked away in the halls of the Collective, and thought-provoking essays that dissect the soul of a sculpture.
Then Now: A Survey of Work 1975 – 2025
Upstate artist Tom Dimond looks back at his 50-plus-year art career in his upcoming exhibition, “Then/Now: A Survey of Work 1975-2025 by Artist Tom Dimond” May 6 through June 28 in the Solomon Gallery of...
Pottery With a Twist
Spartanburg artist Jim Weber’s traditional and functional pottery has remained his mainstay throughout his 53 years as a potter, but today, his repertoire includes unique lidded teapots and jars. His works will be on display...
No Rhyme or Reason
Art is meant to be “fun and explorative,” says Greenville artist Pat Cato, whose mixed media works on canvas will be shown in the exhibition “No Rhyme or Reason” May 6 through 31 in Gallery...
Discover the Open Doors Preview Exhibition at Artists Collective |
Get a sneak peek at the incredible works from artists participating in the 2025 Open Doors Studio Tour. Art lovers, collectors, and the creatively curious—mark your calendars! Artists Collective | Spartanburg is thrilled to present...
It is what it is…
Spartanburg artist Jason Huffman believes art should be valued for what it is, that it speaks for itself. Huffman will let that happen in his exhibition “It Is What It Is: Art Should Explain Itself,”...
Cruising Through France
Upstate artists Patrick DeCrane and Gale Roberts recently enjoyed a visit to France, especially an excursion cruising down the Rhone River. Now, they are presenting a joint exhibition of their art inspired by the experience...
Come Hell AND High Water: Surviving the 2024 Flood with
An artist’s life is a creative and rewarding journey that involves hard work, dedication and passion. Sometimes, it also means overcoming unimaginable hardships, such as those experienced in September 2024 by Western North Carolina artists...
Push & Pull
Spartanburg artist Robert Urban’s latest mixed media works use trees “as a metaphor for family and the relationships we all hold dear within the family circle and beyond.” The contemporary landscapes will be shown in...
In the Wood… From the Earth
Six new 2024 members of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg will participate in the “New Member Exhibit: In the Woods … From the Earth” Jan. 7 through Feb. 1, 2025, in ACS’s Gallery II and...
2024 Holiday Artisan Market
Looking ahead at the holidays, do you often think you’d like to give unique gifts – one-of-a-kind pieces that the recipient will really cherish? Sure, there are websites offering such items, but why not “shop...
Collective’s View
The members of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg represent a diverse group in many ways, not the least of which is their artistic interpretations of what they see and experience in the world. Now, 15...
Indian Rhapsody
Spartanburg artist Shannon Patrick was fascinated by the sights she saw in a visit to India, and she hopes to transport viewers there through the colors, light and shapes in her oil paintings and cyanotype...
Sea Goddesses: Divas of the Deep
When North Carolina artist Robyn Crawford began creating works for her upcoming exhibition at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg, “Sea Goddesses: Divas of the Deep,” she wanted viewers to explore connections “between humanity and the sea.”...
Andy’s Gone Native: Art Based on Native American Shell Carving
Upstate artist Andy Donnan is using his acrylic paintings to interpret shell carvings from Native Americans in the hopes of reminding us “that complex societies are fleeting. His works will be shown in the exhibition...
2024 Annual Juried Exhibition
Upstate artist Glen Miller won first place in the Artists Collective | Spartanburg sixth annual Juried Exhibition that showcased the diversity of works within a five-state region.
A Period of Revolution: All Things Are Possible
An artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, as part of Spartanburg ArtWalk. The reception and exhibition viewing are free and open to the public. The 25 pieces in...
Copyright
Spartanburg artist Bailie has created paintings designed to make the viewer feel the “fun, whimsical and sometimes creepy” nature of the characters he creates. These oil works will be on exhibit in “Copyright” Oct. 1 through...
Fashion and Fusion
Upstate artists Judy Martin and Carol Story have diverse creative processes and media, yet they have found they can further their artistic expression by combining their work for a joint exhibition, “Fashion and Fusion: Making...
Falling Hard
Upstate artists Patrick DeCrane and Gale Roberts want visitors to their joint exhibition, “Falling Hard,” Sept. 3 through 28 in Gallery III at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg to see nature through the eyes of...
Archetypes: Hand Built Clay
Glenda Guion says the artwork in her upcoming exhibition, “Archetypes: Hand Built Clay,” set for July 2 through Aug. 24 in the Solomon Gallery at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg, is intended to reflect the...
