Spartanburg Art Museum's mission is to advance contemporary visual arts by inspiring and engaging diverse audiences through exhibitions and education.

Located in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Art Museum is the only contemporary art museum in the Upstate region. General admission to our contemporary art exhibitions is always free for everyone.

Holiday Needle Felting
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Starts Dec 16
70 US dollars
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Pen and Ink Workshop
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Starts Jan 6, 2024
55 US dollars
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DIY Holiday Ornaments
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Starts Dec 9
10 US dollars
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A photograph of a group of school children in a museum looking at two pieces of art, on the left is a large drawing of a tiger and on the right, a drawing of a woman with long hair.

A detail image of an abstract geometric painting by Mike Childs. The shapes are in various shades of grey, peach, pink, and dark green.

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Contemporary art exhibitions, curated in-house - even better, admission is free!

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We offer over 40 free and low-cost events throughout the year. See what we've got coming up!

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Mon, Dec 04
Mindful Mondays | Yoga with Yogalicious's Alix Refshauge
Spartanburg Art Museum
Multiple Dates
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Dec 04, 2023, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Start your week off right with a mindful Vinyasa-inspired yoga practice at SAM with Alix Refshauge (she/her) RYT 500. All levels welcome, some experience preferred. Please bring your own mat (props optional). $10 cash/check/Venmo, all proceeds split with SAM. Questions? Email alixr1@gmail.com
Wed, Dec 06
Worlds in Motion - iPad Animation Workshop
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Dec 06, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$45 | ages 18+ | limit 8 students Bring your art to life with Adobe Fresco on iPad! Learn the principles of animation and fundamental techniques to animate your illustrations. Students are welcome to bring their own iPads and Apple Pencils, otherwise you may borrow an iPad.
Sat, Dec 16
Holiday Needle Felting Workshop
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Dec 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$70 | ages 7+ | limit 12 students Customize a stocking, appliqué a special motif to an ugly sweater, or 3D felt a fuzzy ornament with colorful New Zealand wool. No experience necessary, all materials and supplies included.
Sun, Dec 17
Paper Marbling Workshop
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Dec 17, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$50 | ages 18+ | limit 12 students Choose from a variety of colors for your marbled papers and make multiple sheets--no two are exactly alike! No experience necessary, all materials and supplies included.
Sun, Dec 17
Paper Marbling Workshop for Teens
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Dec 17, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$50 | ages 14 - 17 | limit 12 students Choose from a variety of colors for your marbled papers and make multiple sheets--no two are exactly alike! No experience necessary, all materials and supplies included.
Sat, Jan 06
Pen and Ink Illustration Workshop
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Jan 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
$55 | ages 18+ | limit 12 students Learn different drawing techniques with a variety of ink pens. From tiny fineliners to large felt-tipped brush pens, you can make your illustrations pop! No experience necessary, all materials and supplies included.
Sat, Jan 06
Pen and Ink Illustration Workshop for Teens
Spartanburg Art Museum
RSVP
Jan 06, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
$55 | ages 14 - 17 | limit 12 students Learn different drawing techniques with a variety of ink pens. From tiny fineliners to large felt-tipped brush pens, you can make your illustrations pop! No experience necessary, all materials and supplies included.
Thu, Jan 18
Opening Reception | Counterfeit 2024
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Jan 18, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of our latest exhibition, "Counterfeit 2024"! This event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. image: Balloon Dog after Koons by Christina Dixon, 2021
Sat, Feb 03
Painting the Portrait Workshop
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Feb 03, 2024, 9:00 AM – Feb 04, 2024, 1:00 PM
$140 | ages 18+ | limit 7 students Learn how to paint realistic, accurate portraits from life in either oils or acrylics. Model fee is included in workshop price. Prior painting experience is recommended but not required; supply kits are available for purchase on SAM's website.
Sat, Feb 10
Wet Felting Peacock Workshop
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Feb 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
$120 | ages 18+ | limit 12 students Create a peacock "painting" out of colorful dyed merino wool and mulberry silk. No experience necessary; all materials and supplies are included. You may bring snacks and take breaks as needed.
Thu, Mar 21
Opening Reception | Heather Deyling
Spartanburg Art Museum
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Mar 21, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for the opening reception of Heather Deyling's solo exhibition! This event is FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Artist's talk begins at 6:30pm. image: Heather Deyling