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.
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...
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 -- Tickets available at the door and on eventbrite
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...
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.
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...
