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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...