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SUMMARY:Art & Light | Anchorage Exhibition Series: Gretta McCall
DESCRIPTION:Art & Light Gallery and The Anchorage Restaurant are pleased to announce the inaugural exhibition in their 2026 partnership series. A solo exhibition featuring work by local Greenville\, S.C. artist Gretta McCall will be on view at The Anchorage in the Village of West Greenville from January 6 to April 7\, 2026. The Anchorage Exhibition Series brings art beyond the walls of Art & Light Gallery to offer an immersive experience that fuses culinary and visual arts at The Anchorage Restaurant. \nGretta McCall’s paintings explore the complex interplay between ourselves and the natural world\, moving fluidly between abstraction and recognizable subject matter. Her process begins with an immersive “drawing expedition” into nature. These explorations result in quick\, expressive studies of compelling landscapes and forms\, which then serve as the source material for her paintings. Her work is driven by the desire to express emotion with the medium\, utilizing a love of color to explore endless possibilities and relationships. McCall states\, “The landscape has become the subject for exploration because nature has been my refuge\, solace and companion since I was a child. Each painting must have a distinct voice. Through the painting process I become aware of the deep places within me that are becoming a part of the painting. Life demands that we embody joy and sorrow simultaneously. Therefore\, I seek to reflect this in my work”. \nJoin Gretta McCall for an intimate artist talk on Thursday\, February 12 from 5:00-6:30 PM. Enjoy a signature cocktail by mixologist Mills Higgins along with Chef Zurkey curated small bites inspired by Gretta’s paintings. Ticket sales are limited with 25 spaces available. Visit The Anchorage to purchase tickets for the event. While Gretta McCall’s exhibition is on view at The Anchorage restaurant\, work included in the show is available for purchase through Art & Light Gallery. \nEXHIBITION DETAILS\nGretta McCall Solo Exhibition January 6 – April 7\, 2026\nArtist Talk: Thursday\, February 12 | 5 – 6:30pm The Anchorage Restaurant\, 586 Perry Ave.\, Greenville\, SC 29611
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/art-light-anchorage-exhibition-series-gretta-mccall/
LOCATION:The Anchorage Restaurant\, 586 Perry Ave.\, Greenville\, 29611
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Ascension
DESCRIPTION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School announces the exhibition Ascension by Jennifer Bueno\, Kit Paulson\, and Kimberly Thomas\, which will run from January 13 through February 15\, 2026. The exhibit coincides with the school’s annual fused glass symposium\, FuseFest (February 13 to 15)\, and culminates in a closing reception and artist panel on Friday\, February 13\, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.\nThe exhibition explores the essential thresholds between the seen and the unseen\, with each artist using glass to articulate the theme of ascension. Through their distinct practices\, the artists propose that true ascension is not only flight or physical escape from a fragile planet\, but fundamentally a transformation of consciousness—a radical shift toward heightened perception\, empathy\, and possibility.\nFor Jennifer Bueno\, this ascension begins with the physical environment and stretches outward into space. Her luminous glass and painted forms translate the felt\, intimate bond between the body and its environment into ethereal\, suspended spaces. Through the synthesis of glass and evocative media\, Bueno makes visible the invisible energies that sustain life\, urging viewers toward an elevation of awareness rather than an abandonment of Earth. Her surfaces suggest an ecology of spirit\, where the boundary between self and atmosphere dissolves.\nKimberly Thomas propels that ascent inward and psychologically. Through kinetic flameworked and mixed-media sculptures that merge realism with dark fantasy\, she examines the human desire to transcend corruption\, fear\, and societal constraint. Her works visually capture the chaotic\, fierce struggle required for deep personal change. In her universe\, ascension is rebellion—a necessary\, creative act of shedding imposed forms. She asks what it means to evolve beyond the corrupting weight of human constraint.\nWith Kit Paulson\, ascension takes on an intellectual and spiritual precision. Her intricate glass constructions recall instruments of measurement\, flight\, and ritual\, merging scientific curiosity with mythic longing. Her works operate like precise\, visual diagrams of transcendence—the fragile\, complex systems of knowledge and inner life. Through meticulous craftsmanship\, Paulson makes visible the delicate balance between containment and release\, the body and the infinite.\nTogether\, these three artists imagine what it means to rise—emotionally\, philosophically\, and cosmically—from a planet in crisis. In Ascension\, escape is not avoidance but an evolution.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/ascension/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000
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SUMMARY:All About Water - Gallery Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:“Water is the driving force of all nature.” – Leonardo Da Vinci \nCall for Entries for “All About Water” – a small gallery exhibition at Blue Ridge Arts Center in Seneca\, SC. This is an open show – all submitted works will be displayed and awards will be presented ($750 – 1st\, $500 – 2nd\, $250 – 3rd\, $100 – Merit x5). Artists may submit 1-2 original works created in the last 2 years\, which have not previously been exhibited at Blue Ridge Arts Center. All 2D and 3D media will be accepted. Pre-register artwork online by 9pm on Thursday\, January 8. \nFor full details\, visit: http://www.blueridgeartscenter.com/show-all-about-water
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/all-about-water-gallery-exhibition/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Arts Center\, 111 E. South 2nd Street\, Seneca\, SC\, 29678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls for Art,Calls For Artists,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T233000
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SUMMARY:Call For Entries: National Photography Show
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition is open to all artists residing in the United States. There is no specific theme. All photographic processes will be accepted\, including non-traditional materials\, mixed media\, or digital photography. All artwork should be original\, created by the submitting artist within the last three years and not previously shown at Blue Ridge Arts Center. Juror for this show is Alan Ethridge\, Executive Director Metropolitan Arts Council. \nDeadline for submissions: Saturday\, February 21\, 2026. \nShow on display: March 20 – April 24 \nAwards will be presented. 1st Place: $750. 2nd Place: $500. 3rd Place: $250. Merit Awards: $100
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/call-for-entries-national-photography-show/
LOCATION:Blue Ridge Arts Center\, 111 E. South 2nd Street\, Seneca\, SC\, 29678\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art,Calls For Artists,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T230000
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SUMMARY:MIRROR: Visual Arts as Social Commentary
DESCRIPTION:The Warehouse Theatre\, located at 37 Augusta Street\, is proud to present its first juried exhibition as part of the SeasonArt Series. Timed to coincide with the production of The Mountaintop by Pulitzer-Prize-winning and Tony-nominated playwright Katori Hall (running April 3–26)\, the exhibition will explore the theme MIRROR: Visual Arts as Social Commentary.\nArtists are invited to submit works that challenge\, reflect\, and inspire dialogue around contemporary social issues. Prizes totaling $1\,600 will be awarded: $800 for first place\, $500 for second\, and $300 for third. The exhibition will be juried by Professor Valerie Zimany\, Chair of the Department of Art at Clemson University’s College of Architecture\, Art and Construction.\nSubmission Details\n• Deadline: March 6\, 2026\n• Entry Fee: None\n• Limit: One entry per artist\n• Submission: Online at warehousetheatre.com/education/seasonart-series\n• Notification of Selection: March 16\, 2026\n• Selected Artwork Delivery: In-person drop-off at The Warehouse Theatre on Thursday\, March 19\, 5-7 pm\, and Friday\, March 20\, 12-3 pm. (No shipments will be accepted.)\n• Opening Reception and Awards: Wednesday April 1st\, 2026\, 6-8pm \nSeasonArt Series
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/mirror-visual-arts-as-social-commentary/
LOCATION:Warehouse Theatre\, 37 Augusta Street\, Greenville\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls For Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
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SUMMARY:Greenville Technical College's 34 Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Visual Arts at Greenville Technical College is proud to announce 34 Awards. These student works are the award winners from the GTC Department of Visual Arts’ 2025 “Visual Arts Annual Student Exhibition” (VAASE). 34 Awards is now on view at Good Art Co.\, 10 Central Avenue\, downtown Greenville and will continue every Wednesday through Saturday\, 10-6 through February. The First Friday Reception is February 6\, 6-9 pm. These award-winning student works represent the best of the best from Greenville Tech’s Department of Visual Arts (DVA). 52 Visual Arts students entered 138 works in DVA’s annual fall juried competition. 55 works were juried into the 2025 “Visual Arts Annual Student Exhibition\,” and 34 were awarded cash prizes. \nMany thanks to our 2025 VAASE juror\, Denise Woodward-Detrich\, the Director of Lee Gallery in the Department of Art at Clemson University and a ceramic artist herself. Denise took a day out of her busy schedule to view all the entries and choose works that comprised VAASE including 34 Awards now on view. She stated\, “I’ve seen many artworks over the years\, and I’ve always been impressed with the quality of work being produced by Greenville Tech students. The tradition of excellence within Greenville Tech’s Department of Visual Arts is widely known!!” \nThe Department of Visual Arts at Greenville Tech offers associate degrees and certificates in fine arts\, graphic design\, photography\, and web design. Greenville Tech’s DVA graduates are highly sought after by local advertising firms\, professional photographers\, and regional universities. 34 Awards showcases DVA’s varied curriculum: ceramics\, design & color\, digital imagery\, drawing\, graphic design\, photography\, typography\, and web design. Join us at 34 Awards to celebrate the success and diligence of all GTC’s student artists and the excellence of the DVA faculty. All high school students interested in continuing studies in visual arts can discover the quality and breadth of Greenville Tech’s locally available art education by visiting 34 Awards.\nVAASE awards were made possible by generous contributions from the Jean T. and Heyward G. Pelham Foundation\, plus the Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) with funds received from the City of Greenville\, BMW Manufacturing Company\, SEW Eurodrive and the South Carolina Arts Commission. The MAC grant funds are matched by our 2025 corporate sponsors APCO Plastics\, Bennetts’ Frame & Art Gallery\, Suburban Paint\, and the Greenville Tech Foundation. Their generosity made it possible for us to double the total amount of cash awards from previous years. Thank you. \nThank you to Shaun McCallum of Good Art Co. for demonstrating his enthusiasm for emerging artists by hosting 34 Awards. Please visit getgoodart.co or call (864) 381-7539.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/greenville-technical-colleges-34-awards/
LOCATION:Good Art Co.\, 10 Central Ave\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
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SUMMARY:The Things Women Hold: Shellie Lewis Crisp\, R. Sawan White\, Rachael Van Dyke
DESCRIPTION:Art & Light Gallery is happy to present “The Things Women Hold”\, an exhibition of work by Shellie Lewis Crisp (Bishopville\, S.C.)\, R. Sawan White (Lincoln\, R.I.) and Rachael Van Dyke (Boone\, N.C.) launching on the Art & Light website and in the gallery at 10:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday\, February 3 with an opening reception on Friday\, February 6 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Also join R. Sawan White in the gallery on Saturday\, February 7 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM to learn the basics of monoprinting with wood blocks while making a valentine or small print of your choosing. We’ll provide the supplies and R. Sawan will lead hands-on demonstrations.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/the-things-women-hold-shellie-lewis-crisp-r-sawan-white-rachael-van-dyke/
LOCATION:Art & Light
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260130T210947Z
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SUMMARY:GCCA Nightshifts
DESCRIPTION:Join GCCA for the first Friday of the month for our NightShifts. Every month you can enjoy new gallery exhibitions\, studio artists\, performing arts series\, demos\, and more. It is free to attend and open to all ages. After you’ve visited\, hop over to other open galleries and restaurants in the West Village or Downtown Greenville!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/gcca-nightshifts/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Greenville Center for Creative Arts\, 101 Abney Street\, Greenville\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T173000
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SUMMARY:SIGNS: Sealed\, Delivered - Jordan Heidler Solo Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Reception: Friday\, February 6 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Warehouse Theatre\nExhibition Open: January 30 – February 15 by appointment \nSIGNS: Sealed\, Delivered\, a new solo exhibition by Greenville artist Jordan Heidler\, presents a compelling collection of watercolor paintings\, found objects\, and sculpture inspired by Will Arbery’s Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Layered with symbolism and narrative tension\, these works explore identity\, belief\, and the signals we send—and receive—across cultural divides. Viewers are invited to linger\, reflect\, and engage with how simple everyday symbols can evoke complex feelings. \nThe exhibition runs in conjunction with The Warehouse Theatre’s production of Heroes of the Fourth Turning. Visit warehousetheatre.com to learn more. \nThe reception is free and open to the public. More details and RSVP at: www.JLHeidler.com/signs
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/signs-sealed-delivered-jordan-heidler-solo-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Warehouse Theatre\, 37 Augusta Street\, Greenville\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Heidler":MAILTO:jordanheidler@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260114T171808Z
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SUMMARY:"Botanic Beats"
DESCRIPTION:“Nature has an unhurried rhythm that grounds me. In watching plants grow\, gather\, bloom\, and fade\, I’m reminded that every ending holds the seed of something new. Botanic Beats is my way of honoring that quiet\, constant cycle\,” remarks Pavni. \nThis sense of rhythm forms the backbone of Botanic Beats\, a stunning body of work that pulses with movement\, pattern\, and harmony. Each piece is a unique blend of botanical markings\, signature pattern work\, and a kaleidoscope of bright\, uplifting hues. \nPavni’s compositions invite viewers to explore and reconnect with the natural world\, celebrating its ability to comfort\, inspire\, and endlessly regenerate.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/botanic-beats/
LOCATION:Spoonbill Gallery\, 1292 Pendleton St.\, Greenville\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Bradley":MAILTO:rachel@spoonbillgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T133000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual FuseFest: A Weekend Fused Glass Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Art of Fused Glass \nWelcome to FuseFest 2026! Join us for a weekend-long celebration of fused glass art at the beautiful Tryon Arts and Crafts School (TACS) in Tryon\, North Carolina. Whether you’re a seasoned studio artist\, an art educator looking for professional development\, or a curious enthusiast\, FuseFest is designed to inspire and connect you with the vibrant world of fused glass. \nThis immersive symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn from three acclaimed artists\, explore new techniques\, and connect with a passionate community. \nWhat’s Happening at FuseFest? \nGet ready for an action-packed weekend of learning and networking! FuseFest 2026 features a dynamic program model\, including: \nHands-On Workshops: Take 3-hour workshops with each of our three visiting artists. Dive deep into new skills and techniques in a supportive studio environment. \nLive Demonstrations & Lectures: Engage with the masters as they showcase their craft and share their artistic journeys. \nNetworking & Community: Mingle with fellow artists and enthusiasts at our Friday evening social\, complete with live demonstrations\, hors d’oeuvres\, and a silent auction. \nCross-Curricular Activities: Experience the breadth of TACS’s offerings with live art demonstrations. \nYou’ll also enjoy delicious local cuisine throughout the weekend\, with catered lunches from vendors like Katie D’s NY Bagels and Deli\, and a special community dinner on Saturday evening. We’re proud to partner with local businesses like the GreenLife Inn\, Tryon Coffeehouse Co-Op\, and Tryon Bottle to make your stay in Tryon memorable. \nMeet Our Featured Artists\nWe’ve hand-picked three exceptional glass artists who are masters of their craft. Their unique styles and teaching experience will provide you with unparalleled learning opportunities. \nDori Settles: Based in Spruce Pine\, North Carolina\, Dori is an American glass artist known for her deep connection to nature and commitment to sustainability. She masterfully incorporates salvaged glass into her pieces\, which often feature intricate details inspired by the natural world. \nLarry Pile: Larry is an American glass artist from Dallas\, Texas\, celebrated for his bold\, free-form\, and painterly style. His work has evolved over two decades\, and he is a sought-after instructor known for his ability to translate his passion and skill to students. \nLicha Ochoa Nicholson: Licha Ochoa Nicholson’s glass art is inspired by her Mexican-American heritage and a fascination with Native American cultures. Each of her works tells a story\, often poignant\, and is deeply personal. Her techniques to form her creations in the kiln include fusing\, molding\, heating\, and slumping. \nWho Should Attend? \nFuseFest is for everyone who loves glass art! We welcome: \nNew & Experienced Glass Artists: Learn advanced techniques and find inspiration for your own studio practice. \nArt Educators: Gain valuable Professional Development to enrich your classroom curriculum with exciting fused glass projects. \nArt Enthusiasts & Local Residents: Connect with a vibrant community and gain a greater appreciation for the fused glass medium. \nOur participants come from all over the country\, including states like Arizona\, California\, Florida\, Georgia\, Minnesota\, and Washington\, and we can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/5th-annual-fusefest-a-weekend-fused-glass-symposium/
LOCATION:Tryon Arts & Crafts School\, 373 Harmon Field Road\, Tryon\, NC\, 28782\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
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SUMMARY:BLU Time:  Ceramics by Deighton Abrams
DESCRIPTION:Deighton Abrams’ Artist Talk on Thursday\, February 19 at 2pm as a closing for his exhibition BLU Time. \nBLU Time is disorienting by design. The first gallery or “Black Room” is organized to call to mind a cabinet of curiosities. Finely crafted lustrous black vessels sport crude\, other-worldly attachments that resemble familiar objects but are intentionally indistinct. In contrast\, other black vessels are fabricated as unrefined\, vaguely familiar forms. The vessels are tightly gathered in a nightmarish but playful grouping intended to mimic our current absurd politics and environmental corruption. \nThe second room or “Blue Room” continues the exploration of “our current predicament” with increased emphasis on spiritual/landscape narratives. Deighton explains\, “Through sculptural scenes\, I explore the anxieties and disillusionment born from a landscape of political turmoil and ecological crisis.” Deighton’s material choices of cheap lumber\, ubiquitous pink insulation board are all intentional environmental symbols. He contrasts these basic building materials with the preciousness of clay embellished with delicate brushwork that records his symbolic clouds and indistinct landscapes. The spirituality of BLU Time culminates in “Autonomy Stone and Altar” as it commands the end wall of the “Blue Room” surrounded by niche sculptures. There is no spiritual peace in BLU Time only unsettling\, off kilter\, fore shadowing that portend no catharsis. \nDeighton is a ceramic sculptor and educator. He is currently a lecturer in art at Auburn University. He completed his MFA in Studio Ceramics at Clemson University and his undergraduate studies Magna Cum Laude at Armstrong University (now Georgia Southern University) in Savannah\, Georgia. Though originally from Alaska\, he has spent an equal amount of time in the South including Georgia\, Texas\, and South Carolina. He has shown work both nationally and internationally. Thank you\, Deighton\, for not only delivering your work but also generously coming to GTC to give a Gallery Talk on February 19. \nBLU Time is on view now through February 19 in the Department of Visual Arts\, Greenville Technical College. The Benson Campus Galleries at 2522 Locust Hill Road are open to the public Monday – Thursday\, 9am – 7pm and Friday\, 9am – 2pm. Visit www.gvltec.edu/dva for more information or call Pat Owens\, Gallery Assistant at 864 250-3051 or email Fleming Markel\, Gallery Director at fleming.markel@gvltec.edu.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/blu-time-ceramics-by-deighton-abrams/
LOCATION:Benson Campus Galleries\, 2522 Locust Hill Road\, Greer\, SC\, 29687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Fontaine":MAILTO:daniellefontaine44@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibition at the Brandon Mill
DESCRIPTION:The West Village Lofts at the Brandon Mill present a collaboration of art and music celebrating studio artists from the Greenville Center for Creative Arts\, local artists in Greenville and loft residents. A performance by Full Body Opera will be held at 7pm.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/art-exhibition-at-the-brandon-mill/
LOCATION:Brandon Mill Lofts\, 25 Draper Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Performing Arts,Theatre,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brandon":MAILTO:christine@swannportraits.com
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