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.
Explore the Art of Painting with Coffee in This Unique
📅 Date: March 29
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...
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...
Let’s Talk Art – The Role of AI in Art:
📅 Date: Sunday, March 23 -- The world of art is evolving faster than ever, and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a major role in that transformation. Whether you're an artist, art lover, or simply...
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...
Let’s Talk Art – Expanding Your Market Exposure
Artists Collective | Spartanburg invites you to this month’s Let’s Talk Art discussion, where a panel of successful Collective artists will share their insights on growing your artistic presence. Whether you're looking to gain more...
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...
Let’s Talk Art: A New Series at Artists Collective |
at 3 pm on Jan 26 We are honored to announce that the inaugural session will feature Beth Bullman Regula, chair of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg. With over 50 years of experience as an...
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...
Art and Mood: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Greatness
Imagine stepping into an art gallery and feeling a wave of emotion wash over you, as if you’ve just been teleported into another world. That’s the magic of art and its uncanny ability to evoke...
You Matter
The mural "You Matter," created by South Carolina artist Lauren Andreu, located at is a vibrant and impactful piece located in the heart of Spartanburg at 156 W Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Known for...
Bailie’s Train Mural
Bailie’s Train Mural on the side of Chef Ae’s, 288 Magnolia St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
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.
