about the artists' guild
...our mission: to cultivate, nurture and grow the visual arts in our community by supporting local artists and education...
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.
The first home of The Artists' Guild of Spartanburg was in 1962 on N. Fairview Ave.
Looking Forward...
In 2025, we are expanding our opportunities to highlight the talents of local artists of all ages and backgrounds.
Please help us continue to support the arts in our community by donating today. Thank you!
Our DEIA Statement
The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
At the Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg, we strive to:
• Welcome and showcase differing artistic perspectives, backgrounds, genders, ages, races, ethnicities,religious affiliations, and sexual orientations and identities
• Create an atmosphere where all feel welcome to join, create, support, and participate in any of the variety of programs we offer
• Provide open opportunities so that individuals or groups in our community feel valued and respected
• Treat all people fairly and provide access, opportunity, and advancement
gallery of past guild exhibitions
board of trustees
jennifer connell - board president
roscoe conn - interim vice president
joni hill - treasurer
elizabeth taylor - secretary
raelyn chambliss
robin davenport
ginger goforth - immediate past vice president
joel short
victor tibbs
skye winter
staff:
nick trainor - executive director
danielle woodson - arts and outreach director
thank you!
special thanks to our funders
The Artists' Guild of Spartanburg is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Artists' Guild of Spartanburg is a recipient of a General Operating Support Grant from proceeds of Chapman Cultural Center’s Annual Fund Campaign.
