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.
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...
Master the Art of Simplified Landscapes with Carol Story
Workshop: Simplified Landscapes – Approaches and Techniques for Better Paintings Whether you're just beginning your painting journey or looking to refine your technique, this immersive weekend workshop with accomplished artist Carol Story is designed to...
Reignite Your Creativity with The Artist’s Way
Are you feeling creatively blocked? Do you long to rediscover the joy of artistic expression? Join Elizabeth Goddard for an 8-week workshop based on The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, a transformative guide that has...
Own a Piece of Open Doors History: Snag Your 2025
The 2025 Open Doors Studio Tour is just around the corner, and with it comes a chance to snag a one-of-a-kind commemorative t-shirt!
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...
A Night of Music and Art: Tipton Jones-Boiter Performs Songs
📅 Date: May 3, 2025 -- Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and nostalgia as the Collective proudly presents Tipton Jones-Boiter in concert! This special benefit performance will celebrate the iconic Carole...
Connecting With Rivets: A Hands-On Workshop With Rosemary McLeod
📅 Date: Saturday, May 10
Learn about glazing pottery in this hands-on workshop with Sally
📅 Date: Sunday, May 18
Unlock the Secrets of the Grid Method with Tipton Jones-Boiter
📅 Date: Saturday, May 24
Watercolor Tricks & Techniques
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21
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...
