call for artists, grants
& resources
Emerging Artist Grants from the
South Carolina Arts Association
From the South Carolina Arts Association...
These grants support South Carolina artists in the first 1-5 years of their careers, offering both project funding and mentorship to help deepen artistic practice and foster long-term growth. Eligible artists may receive up to $1,800 per grant, with no matching requirement. Applications are accepted in fall (for Jan-June projects)
and spring (for July-Dec projects).
Final Deadline: November 20, 2025
WANTED:
ART INSTRUCTORS
Kids Upstate is seeking a part-time art instructor
to teach in its school-based after-school
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.
Call For Artists & Makers | Art On The Plaza
Our pop up art market, open to any local artists and makers, will be happening during FUTURE Art Walks in the Zimmerli Plaza at Chapman Cultural Center.
To sign up to be a vendor (spaces are free!) just send a note to dwoodson@spartanarts.org
to be added to the list.
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.
