Started in 1957 by a group of local artists, the Artists' Guild of Spartanburg is a local success story. Through the years the Guild grew from a handful of artists to eventually join in what was then known as the Arts Council in the 1980s to one of the original partners of the Chapman Cultural Center, located in downtown Spartanburg. Our gallery is currently housed in the Chapman Cultural Center and features 12 different shows throughout the year, which highlight the talents of local artists of all ages and backgrounds. 

 

Our mission: to cultivate, nurture and grow the visual arts in our community by supporting local artists and education;

 

 In 2025, we are expanding our opportunities to highlight the talents of local artists of all ages and backgrounds.

• Ten dedicated gallery shows for 21 Artists' Guild members throughout 2025

• Host the MLK Poster Contest Show for the City of Spartanburg.

• Annual "Focus on Youth Juried Show" for Spartanburg County students (March)

• Judy and Brant Bynum Fine Art Award Recipient Senior Show (May)

• 7 Group member shows featuring dozens of our artists throughout the year, including:

- Women's History Month Group Show (March)

- Annual Artists' Guild Juried Show (April)

- Spring Theme Group Show (May)

- WOVEN: Juneteenth Art Exhibition open to the Southeastern U.S. [member+non-member] (July)

- Hispanic Heritage Month Show [member+non-member] (September)

- "Masked" Group Show [member+non-member] (October)

- Artists' Guild Member Show (December)

 

• Facilitate additional shows and pop-ups throughout the county for our local member artists.

 

Please help us continue to support the arts in our community by donating today. Thank you!