Metropolitan Arts Council

Phone 864-467-3132
Email anna@greenvillearts.com
Website https://www.greenvillearts.com

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    First Fridays presented by MAC

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    Various Galleries & Studios in Greenville

    Experience the vibrant heart of Greenville’s art scene at First Fridays, our city’s monthly gallery crawl. From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., local galleries open their doors to welcome you into a world of creativity and inspiration. Planning your evening is easy: visit https://www.greenvillearts.com/first-fridays/ for information. Access links to the participating galleries directory and the interactive...

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    VISUAL & VERSE: Poetry and Art Exhibition

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    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

    Opening Reception March 20, 6-8pm. In collaboration with Glenis Redmond, Greenville Poet Laureate, MAC invites you to the third annual Visual & Verse exhibit, featuring both poetry and visual art. 15 local artists were tasked to create a work on the theme “within”, and then 15 poets wrote an original work based off of each...

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    Artist sign-ups: FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE

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    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

    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...

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    Alaina Fisher Scholarship

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    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...

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    A Line in Place: work by Robert Jameson

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    Centre Stage 501 River Street, Greenville, SC, United States

    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...

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    Greenville Open Studios: Artist Registration

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    APPLY TODAY! Greenville Open Studios celebrates the local visual arts community with free studio tours for the public. What began as an idea among a small group of artists to raise awareness of their practice in the greater community has evolved into a full-fledged annual event. This exciting tradition is now celebrating its 24th year!...

    $200
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    UNDERSTUDIES: A MAC Juried Exhibition

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    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

    Opening Reception May 15, 6:00-8:00pm at the Dolly F. Pardi Gallery. Understudies is a juried exhibition celebrating the artistry of theatre through a collection of works inspired by sets, objects, characters, and stories from the stage. Featuring a wide range of interpretations from portraits of playwrights to imaginative, fantastical scenes, this array of art highlights...

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    HIGH SATURATION: Works by Sunny Mullarkey

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    Centre Stage 501 River Street, Greenville, SC, United States

    Centre Stage Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 2-5pm   High Saturation gathers a playful collection of works from Greenville artist Sunny Mullarkey, celebrating the joy of visual vibrancy and an obsession in colorful saturation. From subtle shifts in shade to maximized contrast, bold color has power: it demands immediate attention, sparks sensations of optimism and...

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    FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE

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    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

    Flat Out Under Pressure (FOUP) is a 24-hour juried art-making competition where the selected winners are given the opportunity to show their work for reproduction on the eight downtown recycling bins. The winning artists also received cash prizes, and the first-place artist wins a week-long trip for two to Cortona, Italy to stay in the...

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    First Friday’s Gallery Crawl

    Featured First Friday’s Gallery Crawl

    The First Friday of every month from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. First Fridays invites you to navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene each month as galleries and venues are open to the public from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. There are a number of resources on this page to help you plan your route. First, you can...

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    Piedmont Natural Gas DOWNTOWN ALIVE

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    NOMA Square 220 North Main Street, Greenville, SC

    The Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive (DTA) presented by Edgeworth Capital Group, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street from 5:30 - 8:30 PM. Since its inception in 1986, more than 45,000 people attend this event annually, and it serves as the single largest fundraiser for the...

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    ARTS AFTER DARK @ Downtown Alive!

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    NOMA Square 220 North Main Street, Greenville, SC

    Arts market every third Thursday at Downtown Alive featuring 6 arts tents! A partnership between Metropolitan Arts Council and Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive: A dynamic art market where you can find local artists and makers showcasing and selling their craft every month. Immerse yourself in the local art scene and talented, diverse artists all...