Experience the Cultural District
Downtown Spartanburg has even been designated as a cultural district by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Within the cultural district, you can walk to and enjoy world-class art galleries, studios, music venues, breweries, culinary arts, local literature publishers, coffee shops, libraries, museums, and more. Regardless of when you visit, you’re likely to encounter live music in the streets, featuring jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, or beach music.
Come experience how we put the art in SpARTanburg.
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The Art Lounge
Our front gallery features over 20 local artists. The artwork ranges from original paintings, fused glass, metal and wood works, pottery and jewelry.
The Johnson Collection
Hailed by The Magazine Antiques with having staged a “quiet art historical revolution” and expanding “the meaning of regional” through its “exhibitions, loans, publications, and institutional partnerships,” the Johnson Collection seeks to illuminate the rich history and diverse cultures of the American South.
Twichell Auditorium
Renowned for its outstanding acoustics and home to some of the most celebrated musical events in the region, Twichell Auditorium is a treasured jewel of the Spartanburg community for concerts, operas, dance and other events.
Upstate Gallery on Main
The UPSTATE Gallery on Main officially opened its doors in February of 2015. Showcasing the permanent work of artists Andy Warhol, Jerry Uelsmann and Beatrice Riese, the Gallery offers its visitors the opportunity to see a variety of contemporary, original exhibitions in downtown Spartanburg. Visitors can also enjoy guest exhibitions and student work.
Arts Itineraries
If you are here on the third Thursday of the month, join the ArtWalk, when most of the galleries and museums are open 5-9 p.m. It is an evening of meeting and greeting, and seeing the latest works of art, and it’s free! If you can’t make it on a Thursday, we’ve made you you’re very own ArtWalk with these itineraries:
