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  • August 2025

  • Thu 28
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    Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive (presented by Spectrum)

    Featured August 28, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive (presented by Spectrum)
    NOMA Square 220 North Main Street, Greenville, SC

    Every Thursday Night 5:30 - 8:00pm

  • September 2025

  • Fri 12
    Artistic portrait with text overlay.

    SHELLEY CADE | People Are Strange

    Featured September 12, 2025 @ 9:00 am - October 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

    The Metropolitan Arts Council is proud to present "People Are Strange", a solo exhibition by Greenville artist, Shelley Cade. Opening Reception September 12th, 6-8pm. Exhibition runs September 12th – October 17th. 📍 Metropolitan Arts Council | 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 📅Opening reception: September 12, 6 - 8 PM 🆓 Free We invite you to...

  • November 2025

  • Thu 6
    Abandoned shipwreck on sandy shore

    TAKE A WALK WITH ME: Abhay Bharadwaj

    Featured November 6, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - January 3, 2026 @ 5:00 pm TAKE A WALK WITH ME: Abhay Bharadwaj
    Centre Stage 501 River Street, Greenville, SC, United States

    “My love of travel and outdoors can be easily detected in this exhibition. I venture into the world with no preconceived notion of what will be captured. By letting my subconscious be the guide, it could be architecture, shapes, light or textures that may draw me in. My main goal is to capture the feeling...

    Free
  • Mon 10
    Art exhibit invitation with details

    Open Studios 12×12 Exhibit

    Featured November 10, 2025 @ 9:00 am - December 12, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

    The 2025 Open Studios 12x12 Exhibit features artwork from participating Open Studios artists.

  • Sat 15
    Colorful doors representing open studios

    Greenville Open Studios 2025

    Featured November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - November 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

    2025 Open Studios features 160 local artists in 96 locations! Greenville Open Studios celebrates the local visual arts community with free studio tours for the public. This exciting tradition is now celebrating its 23rd year! What began as an idea among a small group of artists to raise awareness of their practice in the greater...

  • January 2026

  • Thu 1
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    MAC Quarterly Project Grant

    Featured January 1 @ 8:00 am - February 16 @ 5:00 pm

    MAC Quarterly Grant Program is for "School" Artist" and Organization" tiers.  Q1 Grants are due February 16th, 2026. All applications are online and can be found under the "grants" tab on the MAC website. Deadlines 2026 Applications must be submitted online by the deadline date by 11:59 pm. Online applications and final reports can be found on their...

  • Fri 9
    Intimate embrace with hands intertwined.

    What Lies Between Us : Caroline Gates Solo Exhibition

    Featured January 9 @ 6:00 pm - February 15 @ 5:00 pm
    Centre Stage 501 River Street, Greenville, SC, United States

    Opening Reception Friday, February 9th, 6:00 - 8:00pm A furtive glances, a fleeting sigh, a soft touch–all betray something shimmering in the air between people, something that has been felt before and will be felt again. The paintings in “What Lies Between Us” dwell in these charged moments, exploring the nuance of human connection. This...

  • Thu 29
    Art exhibition featuring diverse artworks.

    ELEMENTS FROM THE EARTH: Art Exhibition

    Featured January 29 @ 9:00 am - March 6 @ 5:00 pm
    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council 16 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

    Dolly F. Pardi Gallery group show featuring Sherrill Hill, David Young and Shannon McGee. Three friends bring together three different visions in MAC’s first exhibit of 2026. Glass artist and painter Sherrill Hill, painter Shannon McGee and sculptor and ceramicist David Young present an array of stunning work that reflects and often incorporates the beauty...

  • February 2026

  • Fri 20
    Colorful flowers above burning dumpster

    Beneath the Bloom: Works by Ryan Roth

    Featured February 20 @ 6:00 pm - April 3 @ 5:00 pm
    Centre Stage 501 River Street, Greenville, SC, United States

    BENEATH THE BLOOM: Ryan Roth February 20 - April 3, 2026 Opening Reception: February 20, 2026 | 6 - 8 PM Beneath the Bloom presents a series of contemporary still lifes that reimagine Dutch floral traditions through a modern lens. Luminous flowers draw the viewer in, only to reveal vessels and environments that expose the complexities...

  • March 2026

  • Fri 6
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    First Fridays presented by MAC

    Featured March 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    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...

    Free
  • April 2026

  • Thu 16
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    ARTS AFTER DARK @ Downtown Alive!

    Featured April 16 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm ARTS AFTER DARK @ Downtown Alive!
    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...

  • Thu 23
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    Piedmont Natural Gas DOWNTOWN ALIVE

    Featured April 23 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Piedmont Natural Gas DOWNTOWN ALIVE
    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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