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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 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.
Hub
City Writers Project
From its beginning in 1995, Hub City's emphasis has been place-based
literature that encourages readers to form a deeper connection with
their home territory. Over the years, Hub City has published in a
variety of genres, including fiction, personal essay, poetry,
non-fiction, biography, humor, nature writing, children's literature,
and historical.
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.
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
Spartanburg's Music on Main concert series had a
great 2004 season. The last show was scheduled on September 30th. For a
quick review of the 2004 season, and some insight on what you can
expect for the 2005 season, click for details. Music on Main is
scheduled for every Thursday night at Advantica Plaza on Main Street in
downtown Spartanburg. The annual after-hours concert schedule runs
weekly through the last Thursday in September, with a short hiatus
during the hottest part of the summer. More details
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.
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.
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.
Spartanburg
Art Hop
Art Hop is a celebration and showcase of art and artists in our
community. Art Hop is your chance to meet, greet and enjoy art in the
heart of Spartanburg and historic Hampton Heights. Spartanburg.com is a
proud sponsor of the upcoming Art Hop.
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.
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
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
To get a complete list of events booked at Spartanburg's grand old
Lady, More details
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
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. An Art Gallery in the Center 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
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. 828-693-0731.
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.
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