Spartanburg Art Museum

Spartanburg Art Museum FREE ADMISSION. PRICELESS ART. The Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Council was founded in 1907 by two local artists, Josephine Sibley Couper and Margaret Law.

Spartanburg Art Museum's mission is to advance contemporary visual arts by inspiring and engaging diverse audiences through exhibitions and education. They chose as their motto,
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"Art must not be the occupation of a few, ministering to the luxury of a few; it must be a luxury for all."
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Although the Arts and Crafts Council grew and evolved over the years, eventually becoming the Spartanburg Art

Museum in 1968, its dedication to the spirit of that phrase never wavered. Now, over one hundred and ten years later, the Spartanburg Art Museum resides in a 3,000 square foot space located in the Chapman Cultural Center. SAM's exhibition calendar boasts a diverse range of contemporary exhibitions and offers a wide variety of educational and community programs for all ages and demographics. SAM is funded in part by The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg and its donors, the County and City of Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from The National Endowment for the Arts.

Looking for some AMAZING kids Ceramics classes this summer? SAM will keep them cool all summer long with camps for 7-10...
05/28/2026

Looking for some AMAZING kids Ceramics classes this summer? SAM will keep them cool all summer long with camps for 7-10 year olds, 11-18 year olds and even classes for adults!! From wheel throwing to hand building, we have classes for EVERYONE!!! Sign up now as spaces are VERY limited!!

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Our comprehensive range of courses offers something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned artists. Explore our hands-on workshops, immersive classes, and inspiring seminars designed to ignite your creativity and expand your skills.Enroll today and become part of our vibrant artistic community, wh...

Don't forget that tonight is ART WALK from 5-8pm with refreshments as well!! Please come see the current amazing Jeff W...
05/21/2026

Don't forget that tonight is ART WALK from 5-8pm with refreshments as well!! Please come see the current amazing Jeff Whipple Show as well as shows at the Artist Artists' Guild of Spartanburg and the USC Upstate gallery!!

Work shown here is:
Jeff Whipple,
History
Watercolor
2009

So excited to be pairing with Duncan Cecil to create the dishes and Chef Jimmy Nguyen to host this amazing ceramic class...
05/18/2026

So excited to be pairing with Duncan Cecil to create the dishes and Chef Jimmy Nguyen to host this amazing ceramic class and dinner in SAM's Gallery!! Please click the link below if you are interested in being a part of this very special event!!

This event has two parts:
The first part will be on June 7th in the Spartanburg Art Museum Studio This part will have two time slots, 10am and 2pm, and 8 seats max per class. Each class will consist of being guided in a class, working with clay and hand-crafting 3 of your very own plate ware! No experience required! It'll then be sent off to the kiln and that will take about 2-3 weeks to be glazed, fired, then set.

The next part of the event is a multicourse dinner on June 26th that will take place inside the Spartanburg Art Museum! A dinner experience like no other that is curated to be enjoyed together with the very art you invested into.

Back to All Events Kiln To Kitchen.001 Sunday, June 7, 2026 10:00 AM Friday, June 26, 2026 9:00 PM Spartanburg Art Museum 200 East Saint John Street Spartanburg, SC, 29306 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS

Come see our Current exhibit at the Spartanburg Art Museum, Jeff Whipple: The Wows of the Nows, a 50-Year Retrospective....
05/12/2026

Come see our Current exhibit at the Spartanburg Art Museum, Jeff Whipple: The Wows of the Nows, a 50-Year Retrospective. It features over 100 pieces from his amazing career!! FREE ADMISSION as always, Tuesday-Saturday 10-5.
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Works shown here are:
Jeff Whipple
The Fruit and Veggie Heroine
Oil 1993

Jeff Whipple
The Hamburger Hero
Oil 1993

Come see our Current exhibit at the Spartanburg Art Museum, Jeff Whipple: The Wows of the Nows, a 50-Year Retrospective....
05/06/2026

Come see our Current exhibit at the Spartanburg Art Museum, Jeff Whipple: The Wows of the Nows, a 50-Year Retrospective. It features over 100 pieces from his amazing career!! FREE ADMISSION as always, Tuesday-Saturday 10-5.

Work shown here is:
Memorial Day
Jeff Whipple
Pencil 34x47 1978

Come see our Current exhibit at the Spartanburg Art Museum, Jeff Whipple: The Wows of the Nows, a 50-Year Retrospective....
04/30/2026

Come see our Current exhibit at the Spartanburg Art Museum, Jeff Whipple: The Wows of the Nows, a 50-Year Retrospective. It features over 100 pieces from his amazing career!! FREE ADMISSION as always, Tuesday-Saturday 10-5.

Work shown here is:
Parking Lot
Jeff Whipple
Oil on Canvas, 1979

REMEMBER!!! Open Doors Studio Tour 2026 starts at 10am! In addition to local art studios, we have multiple artists at M...
04/25/2026

REMEMBER!!! Open Doors Studio Tour 2026 starts at 10am! In addition to local art studios, we have multiple artists at Mayfair Art Studios, Artists Collective Spartanburg, Spartanburg Art Museum and Artists' Guild of Spartanburg! Come see our gallery and these artists' amazing work!

Address

200 E Saint John Street
Spartanburg, SC
29306

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(864) 582-7616

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