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.
Heart and Soul
The heart and soul are two “essential aspects of humanity,” says Upstate mixed media artist Robyn Crawford. That’s why she and artist Lady Pluuto came together to present a joint exhibition, “Heart & Soul: A...
Shaped by Clay
Upstate potter Jim Weber doesn’t consider himself an artist, but many of those who own some of his works may disagree, choosing to display their pieces in their homes or offices as decorative art. Weber...
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.
Altered States & New Visions
New 2023 members of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg will reveal themselves through their unique artistic visions “of the place we all call home” in “Altered States: 10 New Visions,” an exhibition Jan. 9 through...
2023 Holiday Artisan Market
Artists Collective | Spartanburg will host an ongoing Holiday Artisan Market Nov 8 through Dec 23, featuring and selling locally made art, specially curated for gift giving. The Market will be open Tuesday through Saturday,...
Supersize or Super Small: A Photographic Journey
Upstate artist John Lever loves things great and small – especially things he can photograph. His upcoming exhibition, “Supersize or Super Small: A Photographic Journey,” set for Dec. 2 through 30 in Gallery II of...
PortrAIts
ACS Webmaster and artist Cynthia invites you to her upcoming show featuring artworks developed with an AI trained on her own art. Set for Dec. 2 through 30 in Gallery III, Cynthia's new show, titled...
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...
Wildfire ’23’ Ceramics Show
Upstate pottery and ceramics artist Dave Sawyer will present new additions to his body of work in an exhibition titled “Wildfire ’23” Nov. 7 through Dec. 2 in Gallery II of the Artists Collective |...
Heart Forward: The Resurrection of Love
Upstate artist Lady Pluuto believes in the strength of people’s hearts, and she is showing her belief in a new exhibition of digital paintings, “Heart Forward: The Resurrection of Love,” Nov. 7 through Dec. 2...
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...
2023 Annual Juried Exhibition
This is the fifth regional, juried exhibition presented by the Collective: An annual event to showcase the amazing diversity of work within this southern region. We honor artists from Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina,...
Dancing Through Life
As a child, Beth Regula always wanted to dance, as far back as she can remember, but lessons were not in the cards. So, the Spartanburg artist “learned to dance using paint and brushes. The...
Because I Can
Upstate glass artist Judy Martin wants to use her art to help people look at things differently – that glass can be used in different ways and that art is about freedom. Her works of...
2023 Annual Juried Exhibition
Entries will be accepted Sat July 1 - Mon July 31, 2023 at exhibitions.artistscollectivespartanburg.org Artists Collective | Spartanburg in Spartanburg, SC invites all visual artists, 18 years and older, residing in South Carolina, North Carolina,...
What is an Artists Collective?
An artists collective is a group of artists who collaborate together to create and exhibit art. Artists collectives can be made up of any type of artist, including painters, sculptors, photographers, and videographers, musicians and...
The Colors of Nature: From Rivers to Roses
Spartanburg artist Carol Story has long loved nature and all its bright and subtle colors. That love shows in her upcoming exhibition of her oil paintings, “The Colors of Nature: From Rivers to Roses,” set...
The Art of Glass
“The Art of Glass,” an exhibition by Tom Zumbach, is set for September 5th - 30th in Gallery III of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg. After moving to Greer, S.C., from the Milwaukee area in...
Inked, Brushed, Rolled and Penciled: Collective Perspective: Seeing Outside the
The Artists Collective | Spartanburg will present an exhibition by the Greenville Contemporary Print Collective – “Inked, Brushed, Rolled and Penciled: Collective Perspective: Seeing Outside the Box, Prints and Exploratory Artwork in Other Mediums” –...
Bounce and Sway: A Celebration of Life
A celebration of vibrant community and the subtleties of life are shown in the upcoming Artists Collective | Spartanburg exhibition “Bounce & Sway: A Celebration of Community and Life” by Spartanburg artist Kimberly Christopher Rodriguez....
