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SUMMARY:First Friday's Gallery Crawl
DESCRIPTION:The First Friday of every month from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. \nFirst 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 sign up for our eblast list to receive gallery highlights in your inbox each month before the event. Second\, you can visit our maps to find the main areas where the galleries are located. Lastly\, our gallery directory contains contact information and directions through Google Maps to each location.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/first-fridays-gallery-crawl-2/2026-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:OPEN CALL for ARTS AFTER DARK @ Downtown Alive
DESCRIPTION:Apply for a FREE art tent at ARTS AFTER DARK @ Downtown Alive! Open to artists and arts organizations. Sign-ups are FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. \nArts After Dark at Downtown Alive brings Greenville’s local artists to you. Experience these talented makers’ works on display in the covered tents marked with the “Arts After Dark” logo every month on the 3rd Thursday. Visitors can take advantage of the opportunity to snag a few one-of-a-kind works of pottery jewelry or framed paintings and drawings. Artists will be available to answer questions about their process and may even be providing live demonstrations. \nApplications for 2026 are OPEN! APPLY HERE  \nAbout Downtown Alive: \nThe Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive (DTA) presented by Spectrum\, kicks off the weekend every Thursday night with music at NOMA Square on Main Street. Since its inception in 1986\, more than 45\,000 people attend this event annually\, and it serves as the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council’s services and programs. It is also a major force in the economy of downtown Greenville. The City of Greenville Special Events Department has been an outstanding partner in organizing and handling all the logistics of the event. \nTo highlight the visual and performing arts\, the city established the DTA-Metropolitan Arts Council tent. New since 2024\, the City and MAC are inviting multiple artists to be a part of an art market called “ARTS AFTER DARK” – a row of 6 tents featuring artists selling their work and\, if they choose\, participating in demonstrations or offering workshops on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The presence of artists within DTA has always been instrumental in creating greater awareness of the many spectacular visual artists and cultural amenities that make Greenville such a wonderful city.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/open-call-for-arts-after-dark-downtown-alive/
LOCATION:NOMA Square\, 220 North Main Street\, Greenville\, SC
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls for Art,Calls For Artists
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SUMMARY:Greenville Open Studios: Artist Registration
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe goals of Greenville Open Studios are to provide free and convenient community access to visual arts\, to educate and create a dialogue between artists and the general public by opening artists’ places of work and inviting the community-at-large to participate in the creative process and to create new marketing opportunities for artists. It is the organizers’ desire that the project will open up the world of visual artists to everyone – from the seasoned collector to the first-time art buyer to the curious general public.In 2025\, the self-guided tour featured 160 artists at over 96 studio locations throughout a 15-mile radius of downtown Greenville with Easley\, Greer\, Travelers Rest and Simpsonville. The Open Studios catalog will be available at the MAC office and local businesses in Greenville County in October. The Open Studios catalogue serves as a vital resource for art supporters\, and will also be available after the event throughout the year. Stop by at any time of the year and pick up a Open Studios brochure to learn more about MAC and Open Studios!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/greenville-open-studios-artist-registration/
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls For Artists
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SUMMARY:Piedmont Natural Gas DOWNTOWN ALIVE
DESCRIPTION: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 Metropolitan Arts Council’s services and programs. It is also a major force in the economy of downtown Greenville. The City of Greenville Special Events Department has been an outstanding partner in organizing and handling all the logistics of the event. \nTo highlight the visual and performing arts\, the city established the DTA-Metropolitan Arts Council tent. New since 2024\, the City and MAC are inviting multiple artists to be a part of an art market called “ARTS AFTER DARK” – a row of 6 tents featuring artists selling their work and\, if they choose\, participating in demonstrations or offering workshops on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The presence of artists within DTA has always been instrumental in creating greater awareness of the many spectacular visual artists and cultural amenities that make Greenville such a wonderful city. \nWe would like to thank the sponsors of Downtown Alive. We are very thankful for their support during past seasons and look forward to working with them again in the future. \n\nTitle sponsor – Piedmont Natural Gas\nPresenting Sponsor – Edgeworth Capital Group – Ameriprise Financial Services\, LLC\nOther Sponsors – Southern Crown Partners; KW Beverage\, Inc.; Ingles; Pepsi-Cola of Greenville; BreakThru Beverage; COM Federal Credit Union; VCOM\nMedia partners – Audacy; Community Journals; WYFF TV-4; GVL Media; The Fan\nAdditional sponsors –  Michelob Ultra; Cheers SC; Hyatt Regency Greenville; Signatures Apparel; Greenville Bike Taxi; NOMA Square\nYOU! – When you give to MAC\, you help keep programs like DTA thriving. Follow the “Support” button below and join us as we keep the music flowing. Together we make it happen. Thank you for your support!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/piedmont-natural-gas-downtown-alive/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:NOMA Square\, 220 North Main Street\, Greenville\, SC
CATEGORIES:Music,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:ARTS AFTER DARK @ Downtown Alive!
DESCRIPTION:Arts market every third Thursday at Downtown Alive featuring 6 arts tents! \nA 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 while enjoying the energetic atmosphere of Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive. Every purchase made supports Metropolitan Arts Council’s goal of stimulating Greenville’s thriving arts scene!
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/arts-after-dark-downtown-alive-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:NOMA Square\, 220 North Main Street\, Greenville\, SC
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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