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call for artists & artist resources
Dear Artist,
We are thrilled to invite you to showcase your work at Arts in the Garden on October 4, 2025, a celebration of the beautiful fusion of art and nature! This event is all about bringing together the vibrant arts community and the people of Spartanburg, offering a unique opportunity to gain exposure and connect with fellow artists and art lovers. Plus, it’s a wonderful way to expand the Hatcher family of visitors!
As a visual artist, you’ll have the chance to set up a station to display and demonstrate your art in the stunning garden surroundings. You’ll be able to engage with attendees, share your creative process, and sell your work—keeping100% of your sales! The participation fee is just $35, and there’s no commission on any sales you make.
We’re excited to offer flexibility in how you choose to participate. You can select time slots between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to either exhibit for the entire day or just part of it. Please note, participation is limited to the first 40 artists who reply, so don’t miss out!
Last time, Arts in the Garden attracted over 1,000 visitors, and we’re expecting even more this year! The event will be widely promoted through local media and social channels to help draw a large and diverse crowd.
To join us, simply click the link below and complete the registration form.
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/arts-in-the-garden
We can’t wait to see your incredible work and celebrate the arts together!
Please note when registering, you do not have to contribute to Zeffy, change the amount to $0.00, unless you want to.
Warmest regards,
Julia Burnett
Earth Day 2025
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Limited Artist Spaces Still Open...
Please emil Donnie Eggleton, at EggletonDL@wofford.edu
for more information.
Event Information:
Join us at the Glendale Shoals Nature Preserve as we celebrate nature
and local conservation! Spend the day outside with enjoying music, food,
and something fun for everyone!
Festival Exhibitors (10 a.m - 2 p.m.):
Artists' Village at the Goodall Center
Glendale Fire Department
Nature Trading Post - bring your favorite nature finds and show them off!
PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well.
SC Falconry Association
SC Forestry Commission
SCRAP: Spartanburg Creative Reuse Art Project
Spartanburg Art Museum
Spartanburg Planetarium
Spartanburg Public Libraries
Spartanburg Science Center
Spartanburg Soil & Water Conservation District
Watershed Ecology Center
Special Activities
Outdoor Yoga with Alix Refshauge @ 10:30 am (Free - Sign up here.)
Outdoor Qi Gong with Simon Cairns @ 11:30 am (Free to attend - Sign up here.)
Guided Hike on the NEW Glendale Nature Park trails led
by Sam Parrott @ 12:30 (Meet at the SPACE tent.)
Music by:
The Cody Lane Band
River Side Review
Food & Drinks will be offered by:
Rockers Brewery (Beer Sponsor! All you can drink beer wristbands will be available for a $20 donation to SPACE. Valid I.D. required.)
Flame & Moonlight Tonics (herbal mocktails)
Southern Dawgs Hot Dog Stand
Vendors include:
At Home Apothecary
Carolina Bamboo
The Local Hiker
Vintage View Adventures
South Arts Artist Resources
After the Storm!
All of us at South Arts – our board and staff – want to express empathy and concern for all who have been affected by the recent storms and flooding across the region.
We thank everyone who is working so hard to help those in need and recognize that recovery will take much time, patience and resources. Below are some of the resources we’re aware of that may be helpful to artists, arts organizations and communities who have been impacted. If you are aware of other resources that may be helpful, please contact Charles Phaneuf at cphaneuf@southarts.org.
To South Arts Grantees
We understand that recent storms have impacted many of you, and we want to offer our support during this challenging time. To help ease any burdens, we’re providing flexibility on grant application due dates and grant reporting deadlines. Your well-being is our priority, so please take the time you need to recover and regroup. If you have any questions or need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Program Director you're working with. We’re here for you.
For cultural institutions and artists
How were you impacted? Please complete these Rapid Damage Assessment Forms from FEMA and encourage others to as well:
Cultural institutions, arts organizations, and artists and performing groups can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202-661-8068.
The National Heritage Responders, a team of trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, are available 24/7 to provide advice and guidance.
Members of the public and individual artists who have questions about saving family heirlooms and personal collections can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org.
Please find the latest information about Designated Disaster areas here, information about how to apply for assistance from FEMA here, and FEMA’s Fact Sheet on Art and Culture here.
Small businesses can explore opportunities for assistance from the SBA here.
Emergency funding opportunities
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Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) - https://cerfplus.org/
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NC Arts Council Foundation - https://www.ncartsfoundation.org/
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Arts AVL Emergency Support Resources - https://artsavl.org/aid
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NIVF Emergency Relief Fund - https://www.nivf.org/erf
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MusiCares Disaster Relief Grant - https://shorturl.at/o9dm9
Resources For Communities
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Resources from Appalachians for Appalachians
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Resources from Appalachian Voices
Response Calls
Response Calls hosted by National Coalition for Arts Preparedness & Emergency Response Hurricane Helene Response Calls will begin Tuesday, October 8, 5:00-5:45PM ET for all affected states. Those who were impacted and those who wish to help are welcome. Email jnewcomb@ncaper.org to receive the schedule and Zoom login information. Visit https://www.ncaper.org/ for more information about NCAPER's programs.
WANTED: ART INSTRUCTORS
Kids Upstate is seeking a part-time art instructor
to teach in its school-based afterschool
Kids Clubs in Spartanburg County.
Applicants should be:
• experienced artists and/or art educators who love working with children
• capable of teaching 1st – 5th graders a variety of art media including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and photography
• available to work from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at least 3-4 afternoons per week Mon. – Fri.
• energetic, fun, patient, and flexible
• have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel to the
above-mentioned locations
• Bachelor’s degree in fine art or art education and experience working with Elementary school-aged children preferred
Compensation depends on experience and qualifications. Interested and qualified applicants may email a resume and 4-5 samples of their art and/ or student art to nikki@kidsupstate.org.
Kids Upstate is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Plein Air Painters Carolina
Plein Air Painters Carolina, based in Greenville, South Carolina.
Paint-outs feature our member artists coming
together to paint plein air at
specific locations and are usually followed by a show and tell.
To learn more about Plein Air Painters Carolina or for more info please check out our website at the link below!
Searching for opportunities to
sell your art?
Are you an event organizer looking to establish a new art pop-up in Spartanburg?
Show and sell your art? There are several events on the horizon. Interested in participating? Contact us today to sign up!
Are you an event organizer looking for quality artist vendors? We can help connect you to the right people!
We have several upcoming chances for you to get your work in front of the public! Want to participate or have a question? Give us a shout and we'll help you out.
Email Danielle at dwoodson@spartanarts.org
SUBSCRIBE to our email list today!
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.
