The Artists' Guild Spartanburg
A professional oriented non-profit organization, embracing a philosophy of education and competition for its members and a policy of community service through arts education for the public, it endorses no particular style or esthetic philosophy, but seeks to help its individual members realize their full potential in the mediums and styles of their choice.

The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg
Welcome to the Arts in Spartanburg. This site will outline for you the cultural activities taking place in Spartanburg, SC. For specific information on organizations supported by The Arts Partnership you may select that organization and learn more about it. Located at The Arts Center, 385 South Spring Street,Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306 864-583-2776, Fax 864-948-5353.

Ballet Spartanburg
Ballet Spartanburg's mission is to promote dance appreciation in Spartanburg County and surrounding areas by providing quality dance presentation, education, and outreach. Ballet Spartanburg produces a four program season that includes "The Nutcracker", a fall program, a spring program and a guest company.

Carolina Foothills Artisan Center
The Carolina Foothills Artisan Center in Chesnee, SC is organized and shall operate exclusively as a nonprofit corporation to develop the educational, artistic, cultural and economic growth of the Upstate by providing means for North and South Carolina artists to demonstrate the creative process and to showcase the products of their talents to a wide variety of citizens and by providing a place for citizens to learn about and purchase the work of Carolina artisans.

Concoxions Cornerstone Theatre is a unique performing arts center conveniently located between Spartanburg and Greenville at 59 Groce Road in Lyman. Housed in a renovated old stone historic armory, Cornerstone Theatre features state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video; all-tiered seating for 350; and a 56’x32’ proscenium stage. CCT can also be converted into a multi-level dinner theatre configuration with all seats facing the stage. The theatre hosts a variety of events including critically-acclaimed in-house Christian musical-drama productions. Call 864-949-SHOW.

Cowpens National Battlefield
Cowpens National Battlefield in Cowpens, SC commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. The battle at the "Cow Pens," one of only a few successful double envelopments in history, is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American Revolution.

Creative Hands Artisan Center is located at 107 Spartanburg Highway in Lyman, SC. Call 864-949-9144 for more information.

FestiFall at Walnut Grove Plantation
Enjoy a day of crisp autumn air while experiencing history as it comes to life at Walnut Grove Plantation. Recapture the past by participating in basketry, blacksmithing, candledripping, doll making, dyeing, quilting, soapmaking, spinning, weaving and a wide variety of colonial skills demonstrated by craftsmen in period clothing.

Kings Mountain National Military Park
2005 Marks the 225th Anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Kings Mountain National Military Park, in Youkr and Cherokee Counties, SC, commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War, which destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas.

Mighty Moo Festival
Each June, Cowpens, SC holds its Mighty Moo Festival & Reunion. Festivities at Mighty Moo include a golf tournament, beauty pageant, carnival rides, main street parade, food vendors, crafts, and a huge street dance, as well as reunion for former crewmen (and their families) who served onboard the USS Cowpens CVL-25, a World War II aircraft carrier, and crewmen from the current USS Cowpens CG-63, an Aegis guided missile cruiser

Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College
The Milliken Gallery hosts visiting exhibits, as well as exhibits by the students and faculty of the Converse Department of Art and Design. The Gallery maintains approximately six shows per year.

Moonshiner's Reunion and Mountain Music Festival
Dedicated to keeping the moonshining spirit alive, the Moonshiner's Reunion and Mountain Music Festival in Campobello, SC is one of the Appalachian region's most authentic annual folk celebrations. The reunion is a 2 day event, beginning on a Friday and ending on a Saturday.

The Music Foundation of Spartanburg Concert Series
The Music Foundation of Spartanburg's mission is to educate, entertain and enrich people's lives through music. The Music Foundation of Spartanburg Concert Series presents world-class artists and the Greater Spartanburg Philharmonic. The concert series runs from September to April and consists of classical, jazz, pop, folk, and holiday programs. Most performances are held at Twitchell Auditorium. 864-948-9029

Music on Main
Since its inception ten years ago, BellSouth FastAccess Music on Main has been embraced by the Spartanburg community as a favorite after-work social gathering. What began as a plan to re-introduce the business community and the local residents to the downtown area is now a destination point where you can meet your friends and colleagues, hear great live music, enjoy food and beverages in an outdoor setting, and just have plain fun!

Outside—in Open Studio Project is located on 155 Spring Street. Call 864-597-1070 for more information.

Peachoid Water Tower is the 1-million-gallon water tank built by the Gaffney Commission of Public Works to honor the Upstate's (and particularly Cherokee County's) fresh peach industry. The giant peach is easily seen from I-85, but you can take the exit for S.C. Highway 11, Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, for a closer look.

Petrie School of Music at Converse College
A typical concert season at the Petrie School features over 150 events each year, including student and faculty recitals as well as performances, lectures and master classes by some of the world's most gifted musicians.

Piedmont Piecers Quilt Guild meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Woodland Heights Recreation Center from 7:00 to 9:00pm. For more information, call 864-948-1544. 

The Sandor Teszler Library at Wofford College
In service since the fall of 1969 and named as one of the "Outstanding Buildings of the Year" by the South Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the library at Wofford College was dedicated in 1971 and named for Sandor Teszler, a well-known textile leader. The downstairs gallery houses art collections with a changing schedule of exhibitions through the course of each year.

Sidewalk Art Show at Barnet Park
This annual art show showcases works by local artists and craftsmen. All works are on sale through the Spartanburg County Museum of Art unless otherwise noted, and prizes are awarded in the professional, amateur, and student categories.

Sparklenet.com
Sparklenet.com is a search engine for local arts, culture, and education. Find information on local events, exhibitions, performances, and festivals, as well as news about Spartanburg groups working to promote the arts in this area.

The Spartanburg Arts Center & The Gallery
Includes exhibits by local, regional and international artists. All work on display in the Gallery section is available for purchase. Open 9am-5pm Monday thru Friday; 10am-5pm Saturday; 2pm-5pm Sunday. Located at 385 S. Spring Street 864-583-2776

The Spartanburg County Museum of Art
The Spartanburg County Museum of Art is a regional museum supporting the arts by: supporting educational programming; sponsoring diverse exhibitions; acquiring, displaying and conserving a permanent collection; and providing appropriate places for achieving its mission. Located at The Arts Center, 385 South Spring Street,Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306 864- 582-7616 , Fax 864-948-5353.

Spartanburg Knitting Guild meets at 7:00pm the third Monday of each month at St John's Lutheran Church, 415 S. Pine St. For more information, call 864-582-7622.

The Spartanburg Little Theatre
The mission of the Spartanburg Little Theatre is to activate, cultivate, and educate our community by providing quality theatrical experiences. They stage at least four productions a year including comedies, dramas, and musical theatre. Performances are at the David Reid Playhouse. 864-585-8278

Spartanburg Methodist College Campus Library Art Gallery
The gallery offers rotating exhibits.

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Spartanburg's grand old lady, the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, reopened after an extensive $10.5 million renovation, and is a great venue for entertainment. The new renovations include a new lobby, complete with custom carpeting, a specialty coffee bar, copper chandeliers, and arched skylights. The concession stand has rich oak cabinets behind the counter, and just around the corner is a new souvenir booth.
Main Phone number: 864-582-8107, Fax: 864-278-2003, Ticketmaster: 864-576-1550, address, 385 North Church Street, P.O. Box 1410, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304
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The Spartanburg Repertory Company
The Spartanburg Reperatory Company provides accessible cultural community enrichment and educational opportunities through professional quality experiences in the various aspects of opera, operettas and musicals, thereby developing area talent and promoting community appreciation in the Upstate.

The Spartanburg Youth Theatre
The group features young actors in productions designed for viewing by the entire family. Performances are staged at the David Reid Playhouse and has administrative and ticket offices with its sponsor, the Spartanburg Little Theatre, on the second floor of the Arts Center. 864-583-4891

Stone Soup Stroytelling Festival
Recognized in 1988 as the official storytelling festival of SC, Stone Soup Storytelling Festival brings storytellers from across the nation to Woodruff, SC. The two-day festival takes place on the 3rd weekend in April and has exposed over 5,000 students to the power of storytelling.

Tony White Theatre at Wofford College
The black-box theatre in Wofford's Campus Life Building offers performances by the Wofford Theatre Workshop, a campus organization dedicated to showing students how playwrights express ideas through drama.

University of South Carolina - Upstate Performing Arts Groups and Gallery
The Humanities and Performing Arts Center at USC - Upstate offers performances by the USC Upstate Gordon-Colloms Gospel Choir, the University Singers, and the Shoestring Players, the university's theatre group. The Horace Smith Gallery hosts exhibits by area artists.

Bi-Lo Center
Greenville, SC
The Bi-Lo Center is the place to see sporting events, concerts and much more, and is home to the Greenville Grrowl, Greenville's hockey team. 864- 233-2525

Cafe and Then Some
Greenville, SC
Located just off bustling Main Street, Café And Then Some brings you folksy satire and music and great food, blended with a personal touch by proprietors Bill and Susan Smith. He’s better known as “Bubba” on stage. She’s best known as “Norma Jean, a big ole country and western star”, but she has also introduced Café And Then Some regulars to a host of characters—from cosmetologist Joenine Whitehead to Mary Louise Earle McDaniel Hampton Pinckney.

Centre Stage - South Carolina!
Greenville, SC
Centre Stage-South Carolina! has as its focus and primary purpose the nurturing of a culturally and ethnically diverse not-for-profit theatre with broad participation by both professional and non-professional artists.

Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock, NC
Flat Rock Playhouse is the state theatre of North Carolina and one of the finest local playhouses in the United States. Highly acclaimed throughout the theater world, the theatre is home to the Vagabond School of the Drama. Check their web site for ticketing information and a schedule of performances.

Greenville County Museum of Art
Greenville, SC
The Greenville County Museum of Art offers its visitors a way to sample the very best in American art through traveling exhibitions and exhibitions drawn from its own collection. It also offers art classes, evening programs, and information for teachers and school classes.

Greer Cultural Arts Council
Greer, SC
GCAC currently presents 4 plays per season, offers summer arts camp programs, and provides for other artistic opportunities throughout the year, including acting, drawing, dancing, and music.

The Peace Center
Greenville, SC
The Peace Center, located in downtown Greenville, South Carolina, is the premier performing arts center in the Upstate and home to The Greenville News Broadway series. Come in, explore, and enjoy. 864-467-3030.

Tryon Fine Arts Center
Tryon, NC
The Tryon Fine Arts Center is a cultural institution and an umbrella organization for multi-disciplinary affiliates serving a regional community through visual and performing arts programs. The mission of the Tryon Fine Arts Center is to enhance the quality of community life by fostering broad participation in the visual and performing arts.

Upstate Visual Arts
Greenville, SC
Upstate Visual Arts began officially in 1991, when a small group of area business and cultural leaders resolved to serve both area artists and the community by celebrating the vast talent of local artists. UVA now exists as a thriving non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, almost 500 members strong, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within the community by elevating the stature of visual art and educating the public to its significance.