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.
Let’s Talk Art: A New Series at Artists Collective |
Sunday, January 12 at 3 pm
Visit our Gift Gallery
In our gift gallery at Artists Collective | Spartanburg you can find wonderful locally handmade art that is suitable for gift giving. Offering a bit of everything, you can find cards, jewelry, pottery, prints and paintings. Whether you're buying a gift for someone else or treating yourself, you can find...
Carol Story – Artist of the Month
This month, we're shining a spotlight on one of our very talented artists, Carol Story! Carol is an oil painter who isn't afraid to play with realism a bit, capturing the beauty of the world around her with a fresh perspective. Think landscapes that whisper stories, still lifes with a...
Art Walk
Art Walk is a free, live cultural event that takes place on the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 8pm. Art Galleries, Museums and other participating venues stay open late with many offering cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and the chance to meet the artists and casually stroll the...
Rosemary McLeod – Artist of the Month
This month, we shine a light on Rosemary McLeod, a self-described accidental artist whose passion for creating jewelry blossomed from a chance encounter ten years ago. What began with a friend's invitation to a local hobby shop class has transformed into a dedication to the transformative power of handcrafted adornment....
Spartanburg arts groups to host second Open Doors Studio Tour
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg, the Chapman Cultural Center, the Spartanburg Art Museum and the Artists Guild of Spartanburg will host the second annual two-day Open Doors Studio Tour April 20 and 21 to showcase 57 artists’ working studio spaces and their works. The participating artists – whose numbers increased...
Grab Your Open Doors 2024 T-shirt
Own a Piece of Open Doors History: Snag Your 2024 T-Shirt!
Pete Harding – Artist of the Month
We are delighted to name Peter Harding as our Artist of the Month for March 2024! Pete, a dedicated member of the Artists Collective Spartanburg, brings us stunning nature photography that ignites a sense of wonder for the natural world. A Passion for the Great Outdoors Pete's lifelong love of...
Open Doors 2024 Kick-Off Party at the FR8yard
Please join us at the FR8yard, located at 125 E. Main Street, on Thursday March 28 from 6 – 10pm. Come party with the artists of the 2023 Open Doors Studio Tour Spartanburg. It is a great way to get to know the artists of the tour and see some previews of...
Just Earrings
Saturday, April 27 10:30am - 12:30pm
Sally Weber – Artist of the Month
This month, we shine a light on Sally Y. Weber, a ceramic artist who breathes life into clay, transforming it into functional and beautiful pieces that capture the essence of the world around her. Her journey with clay began in her childhood, nurtured by her father's gift of sharp tools...
Beth Regula – Artist of the Month
Beth's artistry transcends traditional mediums. She skillfully blends materials like wood, paper, fabric, string, polymer clay, and paint, transforming pencil sketches inspired by nature and life events into intriguing mixed media creations.
Unveiling the Underground Gallery: The Collective’s New Salon-Style Gallery
We invite you to join us for the grand opening of the Underground Gallery on October 19th. We are thrilled to unveil an exciting addition to the Artists Collective | Spartanburg that is set to redefine the way you experience art - the all-new Underground Gallery! This unique space is more...
The Wish Painters
Shortly after joining the Artists Collective | Spartanburg four years ago, webmaster Cynthia Manuel began hearing accounts of otherworldly encounters from some ACS members. Then, she began having experiences of her own that could not be explained. Instead of scaring her off, these stories and experiences with “the unusual ghosts...
Open Doors Kick-Off Party at the FR8yard
Please join us at the FR8yard, located at 125 E. Main Street, on Thursday March 30 from 6 - 10pm. Come party with the artists of the 2023 Open Doors Studio Tour Spartanburg. It is a great way to get to know the artists of the tour and see some...
ORKNEY ART EXPERIENCE: SACRED GEOMETRY & THE SCOTTISH LANDSCAPE
Dates: 4-11 June 2023 Location: Orkney ScotlandTutors: Reni Gower & Melissa Hilliard PotterActivity: Printmaking, paper cutting, foragingCost: £2980 per person (no single supplement)Suitable for any skills level Reni Gower, one of the jurors from our 4th Annual Juried Exhibition, will be co-tutoring this amazing Wild at Art creative experience. To learn more about this opportunity please visit Orkney...
Florence artist Michael Mitchell wins Artists Collective | Spartanburg Juried
Artist Michael Mitchell of Florence, South Carolina, won first place in the Artists Collective | Spartanburg fourth annual Juried Exhibition that showcased the diversity of works within a five-state region. Of the 500 pieces of artwork submitted by artists in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia for consideration,...
Open Doors Studio Tour
Something exciting is happening in Spartanburg County in the Spring of 2023! “Spartanburg Open Doors - Studio Tour” will be a long-awaited “open studio” weekend event that will showcase the local artists of Spartanburg County in their working studio spaces. This plans to be an exciting opportunity for artists to...
Interior Design Showcase
April 20, 2022 10am - 6pm Where do interior designers get their ideas? What is the single item, which might inspire the color scheme of a room? It is often a rug, a painting, or a piece of pottery. And ACS has the largest selection of unique, locally made art...
Jurors Selected for ACS 2022 Annual Juried Exhibition
We are pleased to announce the selected jurors for the Artists Collective | Spartanburg 2022 Annual Juried Exhibition: Renee Gower and Ryan Roth. Reni Gower My artwork recognizes geometric perfection as the matrix of humanity. Since ancient times, perfect forms (circle, square, and triangle) have been thought to convey sacred...
