VilLive Music & Art Fest is a multi‑weekend celebration of the creative spirit that defines the West Village of Greenville. Rooted in community, artistry, and local culture, the festival brings together makers, musicians, small businesses, and neighbors to create an immersive experience of connection and creativity. Saturdays (3–10 PM) expand into a full artisan market paired...
Come hear our Creative Writing student read their Spring semester projects!
The Simpsonville Arts Center will be showcasing the work of Diane Fleischer, a pastel, oil, and acrylic painter (https://www.dfleischer-art.com). Diane's art focuses on portraiture inspired by the beauty of our world and the unending creativity of God. This show will also contain some of her landscapes and animal portraits in both acrylic and oils. Diane...
Our Chamber Music students will perform an exciting and diverse program featuring works by Beethoven, Mozart, Wenzel, Rossini, and much, much more. Come celebrate the season with an evening of beautiful music and outstanding performances.
Shufflebutton is a folksy/rocksy string band featuring the songwriting of SmartArts teacher Lynne Holcombe on banjo (and washboard) and local legend Smiley (yes that Smiley) on mandolin. We are thrilled to be playing at this still fairly new venue in Greenville. We’ve been a band for over 15 years and have never made a recording....
Join the Fine Arts Center Winds and Brass Studio for an evening of chamber music on April 9 at 7:00 PM. Students will perform works by Bach, Danzi, Ravel, and other composers.
Flat Out Under Pressure (FOUP) is a 24-hour art-making event and exhibition open to Greenville County residents OR residents within a 15-mile radius of Downtown Greenville. Eight winning artists will be selected by a guest juror to have their work professionally recreated on the eight sponsored recycling bins in downtown Greenville for the following calendar...
Having trouble finishing a painting? Stuck on a specific project? Join Caroline Gates for an open studio-style session where you can come in, work on your own project, and ask me questions along the way. It’s $25, relaxed, supportive, and a great way to stay creatively accountable. Dates: 3/13 3/27 4/10 4/25
The Alaina Fisher Scholarship is for Greenville County High School graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in the arts. This is a one-time scholarship of $5,000. Deadline May 15th, 2026. About This Scholarship An immensely talented and loving artist from Greenville, Margaret Marie Alaina Fisher passed on October 24, 2022. Alaina was an alumna...
Opening Reception: April 10, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM Featuring a series of works built on clean geometry and deliberate linework, artist Robert Jameson explores the tension between order and individuality. Lines function as both a framework and a guide for the viewer’s eye, reinforcing a sense of discipline and control. Yet within this...
Join in on a morning of collaging POSTCARDS and ENVELOPES! ✂️Collage & Connect: A Snail Mail Social. Spend a delightful morning crafting unique postcards and envelopes in a relaxed and social atmosphere at Leslie Hart Studio in the historical Taylors Mill. Learn tips and tricks for creating eye-catching mail art while enjoying the company of...
...A Journey in Japanese Sumi-e Ink Painting We are lucky to host Ayako Miller, a visionary artist who is an expert in Sumi-e, traditional Japanese ink painting. In this method of black ink painting the practitioner attempts to express complex feelings and subjects with simple, minimalistic black Sumi ink strokes. Derived from charcoal, these simple...