VISUAL ARTISTS Applications for the 2026 festival are now open! The deadline to apply is 10/06/25. 135-150 artists will be selected to attend the festival. Each artist is given a 12’x12’ booth to showcase their artwork, with double booths available for purchase. Requirements: Artwork must be original, handcrafted, and produced by the artist in the...
Are you a jazz composer? Would you like to hear your music performed by the Greenville Jazz Collective Quintet as part of the Jazz Underground Series? If so, we’ve got news for you!!! The Greenville Jazz Collective Jazz Underground Series was originally formed to feature the compositions of local composers. We pay homage every year...
Entries are now open for the 43rd Annual Juried Art Competition. The juried art show is a staple of the museum, and we are excited to announce that it will be on display from October 4 to November 8, 2025. We will be accepting entries until September 5, 2025. If you or someone you know...
Seeking Artists for Rotating Exhibits at the Arts Center for 2026 If interested, please email Lisa Everidge at [email protected] Deadline to submit: October 15, 2025 The Simpsonville Arts Center is seeking proposals from artists to feature in the Lobby Art Gallery for the year 2026. The Simpsonville Arts Center does not charge a fee to...
The Hopper Prize is now accepting entries for their Fall 2025 artist grants. For this open call, grant amounts have been increased to $4,500. 2 artists will each receive $4,500 and 4 artists will each receive $1,000. In addition to grants, 30 artists will be selected for a shortlist, interviewed for their online journal, and...
In my artistic practice, I respond to our complex, beautiful, & textured world through a range of subjects: still life & interior settings, landscapes & cityscapes, and figurative scenes. While I'm open to commissions in any of these genres, my greatest love is found in producing individual portraits. I believe my best portraits flow from...
Through the art of acrylic painting, discover the vision you were made to share. Whether you're just starting out or honing your skills, join a supportive community committed to helping you cultivate and express your unique creative voice. August 18 – September 25, 2025 at Grace & Peace Studio Mondays or Thursdays | 10 AM–1...
In these small group, family-friendly classes (no more than five people), you’ll enjoy a relaxed and encouraging space to explore painting—no experience needed! Whether you haven’t picked up a brush in years or you’re simply curious to try something new, we’ll focus on letting go of the “I can’t” mindset and enjoying the process. Basic...
Draw from a live nude model for a 2-hour session at 906 Art Gallery. All skill levels are welcome to attend! 18 and up only. Show up early for the reception to get settled in and meet fellow artists. Doors open at 6:30, model starts at 7:00. Please bring any necessary drawing utensils, paint, charcoal,...
Grace & Peace Art studio open for hourly rent. Work on your art in our studio. Easels, tables, great lighting!
This six-week course offers a comprehensive introduction to the classical, indirect method of portrait painting. Students will work step by step through the traditional process of building a portrait, beginning with drawing and progressing from an underpainting through glazing to final touches. By the end of this course, each participant will create a portrait while...
This show reflects resilience and renewal in the face of adversity. The opening of the exhibit will be one year from Hurricane Helene, in which Old Fort suffered greatly. Much has been said about the impact of the storm on the town. While we won’t forget the devastation that affected Old Fort, this exhibit will...