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.
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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...
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...
Just Earrings
Saturday, April 27 10:30am - 12:30pm
Words & Images from Nature Walks
Upstate artist Patrick Edwards calls himself a “nature mystic” who uses his colored pencil, stained-glass-like images to inspire people to slow down and take in the beauty of nature. He will show his works in...
Glow Show
A group of 18 Upstate artists will light up a darkened Gallery III at the Artists Collective | Spartanburg March 5 through 30 with their exhibition “Glow Show: Creating with Light.” An artists’ reception will...
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...
Chips off the Old Block
Upstate collage artist and teacher Roscoe Conn describes his artwork and art career as “chunks” of himself that do not fall far from his personality and approach to life. He will share himself and his...
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...
