Named one of South Carolina’s “10 Best Attractions,” by USA TODAY 10Best and as one of the Top Three Things to Do in Greenville by U.S. News & World Report Travel, the Greenville County Museum of Art is home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth.
When you visit the GCMA, you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of American art, including one of the world’s best institutional collections of works by America’s most acclaimed living artist, Jasper Johns.
The museum’s unrivaled Southern Collection highlights a collection of clay vessels created by the enslaved potter David Drake and one of the largest collections of paintings by William H. Johnson outside the Smithsonian. And admission is always free!
VISIT THE GCMA & LEAVE SMARTER.
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“Transcendence” by Debbie Bzdyl suggests both the vastness of space and the profound sense of wonder it evokes. This mystical quality can also be a metaphor for our own lives as we mature, learn and move toward something greater than ourselves.
About the Artist: Debbie Bzdyl’s inspiration comes from a fascination with the dance of impermanence in our universe, the ceaseless transformation that shapes nature, humankind and the cosmos. Bzdyl says true success comes when she makes an emotional connection that inspires a fresh and exhilarating view of our world.
A CURATED GUIDE TO THE ARTS SCENE IN UPSTATE SC AND WESTERN NC
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From our editor
If you ask my children what they want to be when they grow up, both will emphatically answer, ‘An artist!’ I believe their enthusiasm comes from exposure to our thriving arts community.
As Pablo Picasso once said, “Art is the best possible introduction to the culture of the world.” Story Time at South Carolina Children’s Theatre, exploring The Children’s Museum and taking in Artisphere are just a few of the many experiences that have broadened my children’s view of the world and given them confidence that they, too, can make “art.”
In our second issue of artsUpstate, we’ve again curated a guide to art, music, theater and cultural events happening across the Upstate and through Western North Carolina from November-March. We hope you will use this curated guide and directory to explore the wide variety of offerings we’re so fortunate to have close by.
Claire Billingsley
My children, Ben and Mac Billingsley, thoroughly enjoyed a recent production of “Junie B. Jones: The Musical” at South Carolina Children’s Theatre.
GREENVILLE
Brittany Watkins, “Remnant Work 3”; photo courtesy of GCCA
Theaters & Performing Arts
Bon Secours
Wellness Arena
640 N. Academy St., Greenville bonsecoursarena.com
Centre Stage
501 River St., Greenville centrestage.com
Greenville Theatre
444 College St., Greenville greenvilletheatre.org
Mauldin Cultural Center
101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin mauldinculturalcenter.org
Peace Center
300 S. Main St., Greenville peacecenter.org
South Carolina Children’s Theatre
153 Augusta St., Greenville scchildrenstheatre.org
212 N. Poinsett Highway, Travelers Rest wildharegallery.com
NOVEMBER
Now-Continuing “Three Mighty Gamecocks” Times vary. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St., Greenville. gcma.org
Now-Nov. 3
“Dial M for Murder” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
Now-Nov. 10
“Carmela Full of Wishes” Times vary. South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. scchildrenstheatre.org
Now-Dec. 21
“In The Nick of Time:” Holiday Art Market & Small Works Shows Times vary. Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
Now-March 2
Exhibit: “Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West” Times vary. Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Nov. 1
First Fridays: Resident Art Show
6-9 p.m., The Artistry Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
Nov. 1
First Fridays: Pop-In Art Party with Open Studios
6-9 p.m., Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville.
getgoodart.co
Nov. 1
First Fridays Resident Art Show
6-9 p.m., The Artistry
Gallery and Workshops, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
Nov. 1
Mitchell Tenpenny: “Woke Up in a Dream” 6:30 p.m., Civic Center of Anderson, 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Anderson. andersonevents.com
Nov. 2-Dec. 6
Greenville Open Studios 12 x 12 Exhibit
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Dolly F. Pardi Gallery, 16 Augusta St., Greenville. greenvilleopenstudios.com
“Dial M for Murder”; photo courtesy of Greenville Theatre
Nov. 2
“An Early Christmas Celebration,” Greenville Chorale
8 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Nov. 2
For King + Country Live: “The Unsung Hero 2024 Tour”
7 p.m., Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. bonsecoursarena.com
Nov. 2
Reedy River String Band at The Artistry Gallery and Workshops Time TBD, 12 Andrews St., Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
Nov. 3
Exhibit: “Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire” Times vary. Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Nov. 6
Leela James
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Nov. 6
Revolution in the Carolinas Lecture Series: “Crescent Moon Over Carolina: William Moultrie and American Liberty” 5:30 p.m., Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Nov. 7-24
“Sweeney Todd” Times vary. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Nov. 7
Matt Olson Quartet 7:30 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
Nov. 7
The Color Gala 7-9:30 p.m., Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 101 Abney St., Greenville. artcentergreenville.org
Nov. 8-10
MAC Open Studios at Good Art Co. Times vary. Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
The Greenville Chorale; photo courtesy of Greenville Chorale
Nov. 8
An Evening of Iconography in Color and Sound
6:30-8 p.m., St. John of the Ladder Orthodox Church, 213 Roper Mountain Road Extension, Greenville. sjotl.org
Nov. 9-10
Greenville Open Studios Times vary. Participating studios in Greenville. greenvilleopenstudios.com
Nov. 9-10
“Peter and the Wolf,” Greenville Symphony Orchestra
3 p.m., Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. greenvillesymphony.org
Nov. 9
Music on the Mountain 2-6 p.m., Table Rock State Park, 158 E. Ellison Lane, Pickens.
southcarolinaparks.com
Nov. 9
Open Studios with Joann Benzinger
11 a.m.-4 p.m., 212 N. Poinsett Highway, Travelers Rest. wildharegallery.com
Nov. 10
Distinguished Lecture
Series: “Bob Moog’s Legacy” with Michelle Moog-Kousa
3 p.m., Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe St., Greenville. sigalmusicmuseum.org
Nov. 11
Live in Concert: “SpiderMan: Across the SpiderVerse”
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Nov. 13
Air Supply
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Nov. 14
“American Railroad: Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens”
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
“The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville,” Carolina Ballet Theatre Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Dec. 20
“A Rivertree Christmas,” Rivertree Singers 7 p.m., Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Dec. 21
Jingle Jam 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m., The Artistry Workshops & Gallery, 12 Andrews St. Greenville. theartistrygallery.com
JANUARY
Jan. 3-5
“Forbidden Broadway” Times vary. Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Good Art Co. artist space; photo courtesy of Good Art Co.
Jan. 3
First Fridays: Pop-In Art Party with Open Studios
6-9 p.m., Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
Jan. 8
Jay Leno and Arsenio Hall
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Jan. 11-12
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert,” Greenville Symphony Orchestra Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. greenvillesymphony.org
Earlier this season, Centre Stage entertained audiences with “Legally Blonde.” Don’t miss their upcoming showstoppers like “Peter and the Starcatcher.”; photo courtesy of Wallace Krebs
Jan. 14-19
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Jan. 17
“Animaniacs in Concert”
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Jan. 17
Artists of White Whale Studios: Exhibit Opening Reception
6-8 p.m., Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. greenvillearts.com
Jan. 17-19
“How Sweet It Is: James Taylor Tribute” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
Jan. 22
Justin Austin
7 p.m., Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Jan. 23-Feb. 9
“Peter and the Starcatcher” Times vary. Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. centrestage.org
Jan. 24-Feb. 9
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show” Times vary. South
Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. scchildrentheatre.org
Jan. 24-25
“Wiesenthal”
7:30 p.m., Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville. showpass.com
Jan. 25
Blue Dogs
7:30 p.m., Gunter Theatre, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Jan. 25
Edvard Tchivzhel Conducts “Tchaik 4”
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. greenvillesymphony.org
Jan. 29
Sutton Foster
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Jan. 30-Feb. 8
“Andrew Lippa’s Wild Party”
7:30 p.m., Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E. Butler Road, Mauldin. mauldinculturalcenter.org
Jan. 30
Talons Grace: Exhibit Opening Reception
6-8 p.m., Dolly F. Pardi Gallery, 16 Augusta St., Greenville. greenvillearts.com
Jan. 31-Feb. 16
“Jane Anger” Times vary. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St., Greenville. warehousetheatre.com
FEBRUARY
Feb. 1-March 1
Emerging Artist Solo Exhibition
Times vary. Good Art Co., 10 Central Avenue, Greenville. getgoodart.co
Feb. 4-16
“Hamilton” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Feb. 7
First Fridays: Pop-In Art Party with Open Studios
6-9 p.m., Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
Exhibit: “Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful” Times vary. Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St., Greenville. upcountryhistory.org
Feb. 18-19
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Earlier this season, South Carolina Children’s Theatre presented “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical.” Don’t miss their upcoming shows like “Alice.”; photo courtesy of Escobar Photography
Feb. 27-March 23
“Jersey Boys” Times vary. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville. greenvilletheatre.org
MARCH
March 1-2
“Duke Ellington’s The River: A Symphonic Jazz Celebration,” Greenville Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m., Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. greenvillesymphony.org
March 5-April 26
Feb. 21-23
“Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” Times vary. Peace Concert Hall, 300 S. Main St., Greenville. peacecenter.org
Feb. 21-March 9
“Alice” Times vary. South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St., Greenville. scchildrenstheatre.org
Feb. 23
Herring Chamber Ensemble 27th Annual Winter Concert 3 p.m., Charles E. Daniel Chapel, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville. greenvillechorale.org
“Natural Impact:” Works on Paper Eco-Exhibition & Pop-Up Print Fair Times vary. Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
March 7
Kim Dick: Exhibit Opening Reception
6-8 p.m., Centre Stage, 501 River St., Greenville. greenvillearts.com
March 7
First Fridays: Pop-In Art Party with Open Studios
6-9 p.m., Good Art Co., 10 Central Ave., Greenville. getgoodart.co
Ballet Spartanburg; photo courtesy of Ballet Spartanburg
Theaters & Performing Arts
Chapman Cultural Center
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg chapmanculturalcenter.org
Proud Mary Theater
578 W. Main St., Spartanburg proudmarytheatre.com
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
385 N. Church St., Spartanburg crowdpleaser.com
Spartanburg Little Theatre
200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg spartanburglittletheatre.com
Twichell Auditorium
580 E. Main St., Spartanburg converse.edu
Museums
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg tcmupstate.org
Spartanburg Art Museum
200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg spartanburgartmuseum.org
Galleries
Art Lounge
14010 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg shopartlounge.com
Artists Collective Spartanburg
578 W. Main St., Spartanburg artistscollectivespartanburg.org
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg
200 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg artistsguildspartanburg.org
Isabel Forbes
Studio & Gallery
1000 S. Pine St., Spartanburg isabelforbes.com
The Johnson Collection
154 W. Main St., Spartanburg thejohnsoncollection.org
Mayfair Art Studios
1885 Hayne St., Spartanburg mayfairartstudios.org
Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College
400 Blackman Music Circle, Spartanburg converse.edu/venue/millikenart-gallery
The Ridge Gallery
146 E. Main St., Spartanburg theridgegallery.com
Richardson
Family Art Gallery
130 Memorial Drive, Spartanburg wofford.edu/studentexperiences/arts-culture/ museum-gallery
NOVEMBER
Now-Dec. 31
Winston Wingo Solo Exhibition
Times vary. Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgartmuseum.org
Now-Dec. 13
“The League of Extraordinary Artists” Times vary. The Johnson Collection Gallery, 154 W. Main St., Spartanburg. thejohnsoncollection.org
Nov. 1-10
Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” Times vary. Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburglittletheatre.com
Nov. 1
Clint Black: “35th Anniversary of Killin’ Time Tour”
8 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
Nov. 1
“Night of the Dancing Dead,” Ballet Spartanburg
6:15 p.m., Fr8yard, 125 E. Main St., Spartanburg. balletspartanburg.org
Nov. 5-Dec. 28
Holiday Artisan Market Times vary. The Artists Collective Spartanburg, 578 W. Main St., Spartanburg. artistscollectivespartanburg.org
Nov. 15
“Espresso No. 2: Jazz Night,” Spartanburg Philharmonic
5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Nov. 16
Kansas: 50th Anniversary Tour
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
Nov. 18
Jessie Murph 7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
“Festival of Lessons & Carols” at Twichell Auditorium; photo courtesy of Converse College
Nov. 21
Spartanburg Art Walk 5-8 p.m., Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.com
Nov. 23
Town Mountain | Bluegrass Spartanburg
8-9:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. chapmanculturalcenter.org
DECEMBER
Dec. 6-15
“Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition,” Spartanburg Youth Theatre
4:30-6 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg chapmanculturalcenter.org
Dec. 7
Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
Dec. 7
“Hub City Holiday,” Spartanburg Philharmonic
7-8:30 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Dec. 12
“Andrew Peterson: Behold the Lamb of God” 7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
Dec. 13-15
“The Nutcracker,” Ballet Spartanburg and Spartanburg Philharmonic Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. balletspartanburg.org
D ebbieBzdyl Art
“To see more of my artwork, visit my website or visit Soul Intention Gallery in Clayton, GA.” – Debbie Bzdyl
Dec. 17
Cirque Musica: “Holiday Wonderland”
7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
Dec. 19
Spartanburg Art Walk 5-8 p.m., Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.com
Dec. 22
“A Revolutionary Christmas,” Stone Soup Storytelling Institute
3-5 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. chapmanculturalcenter.org
JANUARY
Jan. 16
Spartanburg Art Walk
5-8 p.m., Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.com
Jan. 17-26
“Little Shop of Horrors” Times vary. Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburglittletheatre.com
Jan. 22
“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
Jan. 23-25
“Tangos & Tapas” Times vary. Ballet Spartanburg studios, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. balletspartanburg.org
Jan. 28
“Dirty Dancing in Concert”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium,
385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
Jan. 31
“Go for Baroque,” Spartanburg Philharmonic
5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
The Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg is a feature in the Spartanburg Art Walk; photo courtesy of Artists Guild of Spartanburg
FEBRUARY
Feb. 6-7
“Ballet Goes to Broadway,” Ballet Spartanburg and Spartanburg Little Theatre 7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. balletspartanburg.org
Feb. 14-16
“The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Various times. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. chapmanculturalcenter.org
Spartanburg Philharmonic will present Fireside Collective at the Chapman Cultural Center Feb. 28; iStock
Feb. 15
“Blues dell ‘arte,” Spartanburg Philharmonic 7-8:30 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Feb. 16
Spartanburg Youth Orchestra’s Winter Concert 3-5 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Feb. 28
Spartanburg Philharmonic presents Fireside Collective 8-10:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
MARCH
March 3
“The Addams Family” 7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. crowdpleaser.com
March 7-16
“You Can’t Take It with You” Times vary. Spartanburg Little Theatre, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburglittletheatre.com
March 20
Spartanburg Art Walk 5-8 p.m., Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District. spartanartwalk.com
March 21-23
“The Mighty Casey,” Ballet Spartanburg Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. balletspartanburg.org
March 28
“Art of Rhythm,” Spartanburg Philharmonic 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg. spartanburgphilharmonic.org
ANDERSON/ OCONEE/PICKENS
Purple Rain show, May 2024; photo courtesy of Walhalla Performing Arts Center
Theaters & Performing Arts
Anderson University Henderson Auditorium
316 Boulevard, Anderson andersonuniversity.edu
Brooks Cen ter for the Performing Arts
141 Jersey Lane, Clemson clemson.edu
El ectric Ci ty Playhouse
514 N. Murray Ave., Anderson ecplayhouse.com
Oco nee
Community Theatre
8001 Utica St., Seneca oconeetheatre.org
Picke ns County Performing Arts Center
314 W. Main St., Liberty pickenstheater.com
Walhalla Perf orming Arts Center
101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla walhallapac.com
Museums
Anderson County
Mu seu m
202 E. Greenville St., Anderson andersoncountymuseum.sc.gov
Bertha Lee Strick land Cul tural Museum
208 W. South Second St., Seneca senecacitymuseums.org
Bowie Arts Center
Erskine College, 7 Bonner St., Due West (Abbeville County) erskine.edu/venue/bowie-arts-center
255 E. Bear Swamp Road, Walhalla endoftheroadstudios.com
Gateway Arts Center
213 E. Windsor St., Westminster gatewayartscenter.net
H agood Mill
138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens visithagoodmill.com
Kudzu Kabin Des igns 1105 E. Main St., Walhalla nancybasket.com
Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium
121 W. Benson St., Anderson gamac.org
NOVEMBER
Now-Dec. 15
Bowie Arts Center Fall Exhibits
Times vary. Bowie Arts Center, 2 Bonner St., Due West (Abbeville County) erskine.edu/venue/bowiearts-center
Nov. 1-Dec. 18
Artist Reception: “Inspirations”
5:30-7:30 p.m., Gateway Arts Center, 213 E. Windsor St., Westminster. gatewayartscenter.net
Nov. 1-2
Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival
6-9 p.m., Pickens Amphitheater, 114 W. Main St., Pickens. pickensappalachian folkfestival.org
Nov. 1
“Sounds of the Sea,” Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium
7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 307 S. Manning St., Anderson. gamac.org
Nov. 8
“An Evening with Rhonda Vincent”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Nov. 10
“The Cher Show: A New Musical”
7:30 p.m., Brooks Theatre, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
“The Cher Show: A New Musical”; photo courtesy of Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
Nov. 13-Dec. 6
“Seussical, The Musical: An Exhibition” Times vary. Vandiver Gallery at Anderson University, 316 Boulevard, Anderson. andersonuniversity.edu/ school-of-the-arts
Nov. 15-Dec. 19
Steve Jordan Retrospective Times vary. Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
Nov. 15-Dec. 19
Robert Helk exhibit Times vary. Anderson Arts Center atrium, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
Nov. 15-Dec. 20
“One-Woman Show by Melody Davis” Times vary. Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South Second St., Seneca. blueridgeartscenter.com
Nov. 15-Dec. 20
“Night Scene” Times vary. Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South Second St., Seneca. blueridgeartscenter.com
Nov. 15-Dec. 20
Black & White & Annual Pop-Up Sale Times vary. Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South Second St., Seneca. blueridgeartscenter.com
Nov. 15
Jazz Night at Erskine 6-8 p.m., Bowie Arts Center, 2 Bonner St., Due West (Abbeville County) erskine.edu/venue/bowiearts-center
Nov. 15
“Big Bam Boom: The Music of Hall & Oates” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Nov. 16
Balsam Range – American Acoustic Bluegrass 7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Nov. 16
Interstellar Echoes performing the music of Pink Floyd
7 p.m., Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main St., Liberty. pickenstheater.com
Nov. 17
“A Serenade to Music,” Anderson Symphony Orchestra and Anderson University Singers
3 p.m., Anderson University Rainey Fine Arts Center, 316 Boulevard, Anderson. gamac.org
7-8 p.m., Carson Performance Hall at Erskine College, 1 Bonner St., Due West (Abbeville County) erskine.edu/venue/bowiearts-center
Nov. 22
Haley Reinhart: Soulful Jazz
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Nov. 22-23
“The Nutcracker,” Grand Kyiv Ballet
7 p.m., Pickens County
Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main St., Liberty. pickenstheater.com
Nov. 23
An Erskine Christmas: Choraleers & Chamber Singers
7:30-8:30 p.m., Carson Performance Hall at Erskine College, 1 Bonner St., Due West (Abbeville County)
erskine.edu/venue/bowiearts-center
Nov. 23
Elton John’s “Madman Across the Water,” The Black Jacket Symphony
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
From “Inspirations” exhibit at Gateway Arts Center; photo courtesy of Gateway Arts Center
Nov. 23
Oconee Mountain Opry 7-9 p.m., Eagles Nest Art Center, 4 Eagle Lane, Salem. eaglesnestartcenter.org
Nov. 29
“Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Nov. 30
“Casey Kasem Countdown Top 40: Reliving the Hits” 7 p.m., Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W. Main St., Liberty. pickenstheater.com
DECEMBER
Dec. 1
Tomaseen Foley’s “A Celtic Christmas” 4 p.m., Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
Dec. 6-15
“Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
Times vary. Oconee Community Theatre, 8001 Utica St., Seneca. oconeetheatre.org
Dec. 6
Chapel Hart: “A Hartfelt Family Christmas Tour” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Dec. 6-15
“The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon” Times vary. Electric City Playhouse, 514 N. Murray Ave., Anderson. ecplayhouse.com
Dec. 7-8
Holiday Market Times vary. The City of Clemson Arts Center, 212 Butler St., Clemson. tac.clemsoncity.org
Dec. 7
Back N Black: The Ultimate AC/DC Experience
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Dec. 12
“Merry Christmas, Anderson!”
7 p.m., Anderson University Rainey Fine Arts Center, 316 Boulevard, Anderson. gamac.org
Dec. 13
“Celtic Angels Christmas 2024”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Dec. 14-15
“The Nutcracker,” Foothills Conservatory for the Performing Arts Times vary. Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
Dec. 15
Pam Tillis Trio: “A Country Christmas Special”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Dec. 20
“The Kody Norris Show” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Dec. 21
“Christmas with the Johnson Edition”
7-9 p.m., Eagles Nest Art Center, 4 Eagle Lane, Salem. eaglesnestartcenter.org JANUARY
Jan. 17-18
Mother’s Finest: “The Funk Returns”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Jan. 17
“Chanticleer” 7:30 p.m., Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
Jan. 17-Feb. 21
Winston Wingo exhibit Times vary. Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
Jan. 22-Feb. 23
Aaron Lee Benson Solo Exhibition Times vary. Vandiver Gallery at Anderson University, 316 Boulevard, Anderson. andersonuniversity.edu/ school-of-the-arts
Jan. 23
“As Seen on TV: An Evening of Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Jan. 24
Swingin’ Medallions: “A Southern Tradition Since 1962”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Jan. 24-Feb. 1
“A Tribute to the Carol Burnette Show” Times vary. Pickens County Performing Arts
Center, 314 W. Main St., Liberty. pickenstheater.com
Jan. 25
SkynFolks: “The Authentic Lynyrd Skynard Experience”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Jan. 30-31
Chamber Music Series: Merz Trio
Times vary. Brooks Theatre, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
Jan. 31
Gene Watson: “2025 All the Hits & More Tour” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com FEBRUARY
Feb. 7
Vitamin String Quartet 7:30 p.m., Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
“A Celtic Christmas” Brooks Center; photo courtesy of Brooks Center for the Performing Arts
Feb. 8
“A1A: The Official & Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Feb. 12-13
Collage Dance Collective
Times vary. Brooks Theatre, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
Feb. 14-23
Busted Wedding Belles Times vary. Oconee Community Theatre, 8001 Utica St., Seneca. oconeetheatre.org
Feb. 21
“Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook, Starring Suzanne O. Davis”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Feb. 28
The Malpass Brothers –Traditional Country Music
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
MARCH
March 1-2
“Into the Woods” Times vary. Brooks Theatre, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
March 1
Crush Bon Jovi Experience
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
March 4
“New Orleans Songbook” presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center
7:30 p.m., Brooks Center
for the Performing Arts, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
March 8
Pop in the Park Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gateway Park, 348 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson. tac.clemsoncity.org
March 9
“Mutts Gone Nuts: Dog Variety Show”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
March 14
“Cash Unchained: The Ultimate Johnny Cash Experience”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
Pop in the Park; photo courtesy of The City of Clemson Arts Center
March 21
“March Madness with Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
March 22
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! More FABBA!”
7:30 p.m., Walhalla
Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
March 22-24
“The Exonerated” Times vary. Electric City Playhouse, 514 N. Murray Ave., Anderson. ecplayhouse.com
March 23-28
Youth Art Month exhibit Times vary. Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
March 23-28
Exhibit: Anderson County Visual Arts Teachers Times vary. Anderson Arts Center, 110 Federal St., Anderson. andersonarts.org
March 28
“R.E.S.P.E.C.T.”
7:30 p.m., Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, 141 Jersey Lane, Clemson. clemson.edu/centersinstitutes/brooks
March 28
“Sweet Caroline: The Music of Neil Diamond with Jay White” 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North St., Walhalla. walhallapac.com
“Christine has captured a moment in time of my children which has already flown away. She has given me a treasure.” PAM
The Sculpture by artist Herman Keith Jr. Located in the Anderson Arts Center’s Arts Warehouse; photo courtesy of Erin Spainhour
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Exhibition reception for “From the Lowlands to the Highlands” in The Bascom’s Bunzl Gallery; photo courtesy of Mary Gillan Renfro
Theaters & Performing Arts
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock flatrockplayhouse.org
X$“Of Hand and Earth” by ceramicists Hitomi and Takuro Shibata Times vary. Penland Gallery, 3135 Conley Road, Penland. penland.org/gallery
Now-Dec. 31
“Into the Wild:” Tina Curry Solo Exhibition 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. artsavl.org
Suzy Schults, “Remembering the River,” 2024, Solar plate etching, chin collet, Georgia clay, pastel. Displayed at Bascom Center for the Visual Arts; photo courtesy of Suzy Schults
Now-Dec. 31
Small Works Exhibit Times vary. Haywood County Arts Council, 86 N. Main St., Waynesville. haywoodarts.org
Now-Jan. 5
“Chihuly at Biltmore” Times vary. Amherst at Deerpark at Biltmore Estate, 63 Deerpark Road, Asheville. biltmore.com
Now-Jan. 11
“From the Lowlands to the Highlands” Times vary. The Bascom, 506 S. Sterling St., Morganton. thebascom.org
Now-Jan. 20
“Moving Stillness: Mount Ranier;” “Ginny Ruffner;” “The Last Tree of the Forest and the Plastic Bottle;” and “Forest Feels” Times vary. Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. ashevilleart.org
Now-March 29
“Max Adrian: RIPSTOP” Times vary. Center for Craft, 67 Broadway St., Asheville. centerforcraft.org
Nov. 9-Dec. 31
Sixth Annual Vessels of Merriment
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Grovewood Village, 111 Grovewood Road, Asheville. artsavl.org
Nov. 8-16
“Anastasia: The Musical Youth Edition” 6:30 p.m., Parkway Playhouse, 202 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. parkwayplayhouse.com
Nov. 14-17
“Mozart to Pop Chart: Vol. 3 – The History of Rock & Roll with Nat Zegree” Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
Nov. 1
Art Walk 5-8 p.m., Downtown Murphy. cherokeeartscouncil.org
Nov. 1
“Some Enchanted Evening”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Nov. 1
Art After Dark 6-9 p.m., Downtown Waynesville. haywoodarts.org
Nov. 3-4
“An Evening with David Sedaris”
Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Nov. 6
Amy Sullivan art show 6 p.m., Iredell County Arts
Council, 203 S. Meeting St., Statesville. iredellartscouncil.org
Nov. 7
J2B2 | John Jorgensen BlueGrass Band
7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Nov. 9-10
“Earth & Sky – A Great Gathering for All Beings” Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Nov. .9
Mac Arnold & Plate Full
O’ Blues
7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
Nov. 12
Tryon Concert Association presents pianist Avery Gagliano
7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. tryonarts.org
Nov. 14-15
American Ballet Theatre Studio Co.
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Nov. 14
Independent Film Screening: “Bulls & Saints” 6-8 p.m., Asheville Art Museum, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville. ashevilleart.org
Nov. 16
Desmond Myers
7:30 p.m., Iredell County Arts Council, 203 S. Meeting St., Statesville. iredellartscouncil.org
Nov. 15
Marty Haggard: “A Tribute to Merle Haggard” 7 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.org
Nov. 21
“Cocktail Hour: The Show by Ballets with a Twist” 7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. tryonarts.org
Nov. 21
Duo Baldo
7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Nov. 22
Red Legged Frog Productions presents The Paper Crowns performing the music of Jerry Garcia
7:30 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Nov. 22-23
“Merry Christmas, Uncle Scrooge: The Musical”
7 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.org
Nov. 23
“Tosca” viewing live from the Metropolitan Opera
1 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
Nov. 23
Saxophonist Miguel Zenon
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Haywood Arts Council - Small works show and Kaleidoscope Exhibit; photo courtesy of Haywood Arts Council
Nov. 29-Dec. 21
“A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas” Times vary. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. flatrockplayhouse.org
Nov. 29
Mark O’Connor’s “Appalachian Christmas” featuring Maggie O’Connor
7:30 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
DECEMBER
Dec. 6-22
Mountain Theatre Company presents “Home for the Holidays” Times vary. Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. mountaintheatre.com
Dec. 5-22
Charles Dickens’ Dinner featuring a reading from “A Christmas Carol” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Orchard Inn, 100 Orchard Inn Lane, Saluda. saluda.com
Dec. 6-7
“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Dec. 6
“Three Times a Lady” 7 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.org
Dec. 7
“A Little Peace of the Holidays with Karla Harris” 7:30 p.m., Peacock Performing Arts Center, 301 Church St., Haynesville. thepeacocknc.org
Dec. 10
“A Carpenters Christmas,” featuring Lisa Rock and Close to You
6 p.m., Swain Arts Center, 1415 Fontana Road, Bryson City. swainartscenter.com
Dec. 12-15
“The Nutcracker,” The Asheville Ballet Times vary. Wortham
Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Dec. 13-14
“Once Upon a Christmas Star”
7 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin.
smokymountainarts.org
Dec. 19-21
“The Nutcracker,” Ballet Conservatory of Asheville Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Dec. 21
“Christmas with Mark Lowry & Friends”
7:30 p.m., Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin. smokymountainarts.org
Dec. 21
Spoken Word 7:30 p.m., Iredell County Arts Council, 203 S. Meeting St., Statesville. iredellartscouncil.org
Dec. 30
Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
7:30 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
Flat Rock Playhouse; photo courtesy of Flat Rock Playhouse.
JANUARY
Jan. 9-11
“The Stakeout” 7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Jan. 17-18
American Street Dance Theater’s “Rennie Harris Puremovement”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Jan. 25
“Aida” viewing live from the Metropolitan Opera
12:30 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
Jan. 31 “Chanticleer”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective presents “Juked” Times vary. Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville.
worthamarts.org
Feb. 7
John Brown’s “Little” Big Band featuring Shana Tucker
7:30 p.m., Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon. tryonarts.org
Feb. 12-13
“Yamato: The Drummers of Japan”
7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Feb. 16
“Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience”
7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Feb. 21
“Rouge: A Cirque and Dance Cabaret”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
Feb. 28
The Acting Co. presents “The Comedy of Errors”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
MARCH
March 1
The Acting Co. presents August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
March 6-8
“Runaway Princess”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
March 6
“Doktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science is Coming!”
7 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
March 8
Spank the ’80s: ’80s Tribute Band
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
March 15
“Fidelino” viewing live from the Metropolitan Opera
1 p.m., Highlands Performing Arts Center, 507 Chestnut St., Highlands. highlandsperformingarts.com
March 15
Jane Monheit, jazz vocalist
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
March 16
CMI Entertainment presents “Celtic Angels Ireland: A History of Ireland”
3 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. worthamarts.org
March 21-22
Koresh Dance Company’s “Masquerade”
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville.
worthamarts.org
March 28
Larry & Joe
8 p.m., Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave. Asheville. worthamarts.org
Forces of Nature exhibit at Asheville Art Museum; photo courtesy of the Hayes Collection), Asheville Art Museum
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
fall/winter 2024
Community Journals extends our gratitude to all of the talented artists who participated in this issue of artsUpstate. The arts, in every medium and form, enrich our communities, so please continue to offer your support.
Abigail Cruz Colton...70
April Huguenin...........70
Carol Mann..................70
Caroline Gates.............71
Cece Burnett................71
Christopher Taylor.....71
Craig Ragsdale............72
Edith McBee Hardaway.72
Elijah Wilson...............72
Emily Randolph...........73
Gayle Miller..................73
Gerri Green...................73
Jane Nodine Art...........74
Jane Nodine Jewelry....74
Joann Benzinger..........74
Judy Verhoeven............75
Laura K. Aiken.............75
Leslie Lakes...................75
Lisa Shimko..................76
llyn strong.....................76
Lynn Greer....................76
Melissa Anderson........77
Pat Konicki...................77
Peter Helwing..............77
Sangeeta Hardy...........78
Sarah Kern...................78
Shelley Cade................78
Title: “Kamia” (Red Ginger)
Medium: Ceramic
Size: 8” x 8”
ABIGAIL CRUZ COLTON Paradisu Pottery
212 N. Poinsett Highway, Travelers Rest paradisupottery.com
Artist Profile:
I’m inspired by the unmatched beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountain landscape, as well as the florae of Guam — my childhood home. Each piece celebrates the natural beauty around us; I hope that my work gives you the same appreciation I have for the abundance found right in our backyards.
Title: “Magic Moments”
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 16” x 20”
APRIL HUGUENIN
April Huguenin Studios 3451 Pelham Road, Suite A, Greenville aprilhugueninstudios.com
Artist Profile:
April Huguenin is an award-winning impressionist oil painter with works in collections nationwide. Inspired by nature, she seeks to capture the dynamic interplay of light on land and sea, along with the dramatic hues of the setting sun. With Huguenin’s nuanced colors and energetic brushwork, she translates these fleeting moments vividly to life on canvas.
Title: “Ghost Crab”
Medium: Acrylic Mixed
Media
Size: 18” x 18”
CAROL MANN
Good Art Co. 10 Central Ave., Greenville @carolmannpaints
Artist Profile:
I am a Greenville native painting with watercolor, oils and acrylic mixed media. I paint various subject matter (figures, nature and the world around me) realistically and whimsically with an emphasis on color.
Title: “It’s My Party”
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 24” x 18”
Title: “The Majestic Peacock”
Medium: Oil painting
Size: 30” x 30”
Title: “Don’t Rain on My American Dream”
Medium: Oil on Belgian linen Size: 16” x 12”
CAROLINE GATES
River Rock Art Studios 1001 Old Easley Highway, Greenville carolinegates.com
Artist Profile:
Caroline Gates uses oil paint and soft pastel to explore themes of identity and disconnect. Her images are figurative and have a narrative feel, as if each piece is a glimpse from a larger scene. Gates holds her BA in art and writing from Asbury University and her MFA from the New York Academy of Art.
Cece Burnett Art Studio at Art Crossing 154 Riverplace, Suite 112, Greenville Instagram: @ceceburnettart
Artist Profile:
9 - 10
Cece Burnett produces dramatic paintings that engage one’s emotions through bold brush strokes and a strong use of color. New energies emerge and collide as the painting progresses. Visually, her work is about relationships with color. Emotionally, it is a response to nature, travel, conversations and the glamour that is all around us if we just pay attention.
CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR
C. Taylor Fine Art 119 Beaumont Creek Lane, Greenville ctaylorfineart.com
Artist Profile:
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I am an oil painter who loves to make connections and share experiences. Those elements are what fuel the motivation behind my subject matter. Whether it’s telling someone else’s story through the brush or documenting a landscape or floral still life the way my mind sees it, bottom line, when I see something beautiful, I want to share it.
CECE BURNETT
Title: “Guiding Light”
Medium: Oil and metal leaf on wood panel Size: 48” x 48”
CRAIG RAGSDALE
Craig Ragsdale Studio
101 Abney St., Studio 13, Greenville craigragsdale.com
Artist Profile:
Drawing from life, photographs, memory and imagination, my oil paintings are inspired by nature and the beauty of the natural world. For the last six years, I have been a studio artist and instructor inside Greenville Center for Creative Arts inside the historic Brandon Mill in the Village of West Greenville. You can see my latest work at art shows throughout the region and on my website.
Title: “Autumns Embrace”
Medium: Mixed Media Size: 36” x 24”
Title: “From The Depths Within Volume III”
Medium: Acrylic on canvas Size: 48” x 35”
EDITH MCBEE HARDAWAY
Artists Guild Gallery of Greenville
200 N. Main St., Suite 104, Greenville edithmcbeehardaway.com
Artist Profile:
9 - 10
I am a self-taught visual artist from the small town of Seneca. Primarily, I use acrylics to express my perspective of subjects such as anatomy, brass instruments, jazz, roses, orchids and children. I like that acrylics are rapid, forgiving and allow immediate expressiveness. I am a conduit from which the Creator flows! PARTICIPATING
Edith McBee Hardaway’s “realistic abstract” art seamlessly blends spontaneity with Greenville’s rich heritage. Through unconventional materials, her vibrant paintings capture the spirit of abandoned mills, stunning upstate landscapes, and the charm of local neighborhoods. Inviting exploration of the past and present, her work is on display at the Artists Guild Gallery and EMcBee Studio (by appointment only).
ELIJAH WILSON Visionart7
103 Cedar Tree Court, Easley visionart7.shop
Artist Profile:
Title: “Radiant Summer”
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 24” round
Title: “Elegance in the Spotlight”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 18” x 24”
Title: “Junaluska”
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 36” x 36”
EMILY RANDOLPH
Dragonwood Studio 104 Wardlaw St., Greenville emilyrandolph.com
Artist Profile:
Emily M. Randolph is an expressionist and abstract painter who works in collections — such as her “Enchanted Garden” and her “Undercurrents” series. Emily is inspired by her love of nature and her desire to explore and push the boundaries of materials that fascinate her. She lives to create and creates to delight and welcomes commissions.
GAYLE MILLER
Gallery One 640 S. Main St., Greenville @gayle_43
Artist Profile:
Gayle Miller’s art is a vibrant dance of style, color and emotion that invites viewers into a world of joy and serendipity. Her watercolor paintings, cherished by collectors worldwide, capture the essence of her subjects with each brushstroke, revealing their spirit and nuances. Whether capturing the character of animate or inanimate subjects, Gayle’s artistry resonates, telling stories of passion and focus.
GERRI GREEN
Gerri Green Art & Studio 101 Canebreak Lane, Simpsonville gerrigreenpaints.com
Artist Profile:
Gerri Green’s paintings are inspired by local scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the South Carolina coast. Her avant-garde style is audaciously expressed in stimulating colors, shapes, and lines. Green’s modern landscapes offer a kaleidoscope view of familiar things. Her depictions of Greenville’s urban attractions are popular with locals and tourists.
Title: “Chroma 104”
Medium: Painting Size: 49” x 37”
JANE NODINE
Jane Nodine Art
113 Rockwood Drive, Spartanburg janenodine.com
Artist Profile:
Jane Nodine is distinguished professor emerita and gallery director at University of South Carolina Upstate. She exhibits widely nationwide, and in 1999 was selected by the South Carolina Arts Commission as one of the One Hundred Most Significant Artists in South Carolina During the 20th Century.
Title: “Patterned Choker”
Medium: Jewelry
Size: Variable
JANE NODINE
Jane Nodine Jewelry
113 Rockwood Drive, Spartanburg janenodine.com
Artist Profile:
Jane Nodine works in a variety of materials producing unique handcrafted jewelry. Her interest is grounded in sophisticated design that is well made and affordable to collect. Before retiring in 2018, Jane was professor of art, university gallery director, and director of study abroad Italy at University of South Carolina Upstate.
Title: “Violet Veil”
Medium: Photography/
Digital Art
Size: 16” x 20”
JOANN BENZINGER
Wild Hare Gallery & Studios
212 N. Poinsett Highway, Travelers Rest joannbenzingerphotography.com
Artist Profile:
Joann’s use of photography as a means of expression began with film and has evolved into digital art based on her photography. She creates art using images from her catalog and invites the viewer as she journeys through her imagination. Joann is the co-owner of Wild Hare Gallery where teaches both private and group classes.
Title: “My Muddy Buddy”
Medium: Mud, Acrylic, Collage on Wood Panel Size: 12” x 12”
JUDY VERHOEVEN
The Judio 134 Knollwood Lane, Greenville judyverhoeven.com
Artist Profile:
It’s my job to give goodness into the planet through my mixed media art. I call it “Judy Joy.” Being thankful is deeply rooted in my artmaking and it shows. You are welcome to visit my home studio pretty much any time –just give a call! XO Judy
Title: “Easter Sunday”
Medium: Watercolor Size: 11” x 14”
LAURA K. AIKEN Good Art Co.
10 Central Ave., Greenville laurakaiken.com
Artist Profile: Laura K. Aiken is a “self-taught” artist painting nostalgic memories of growing up in Greer. Laura has been an active artist since 2002. She is best known for her charming watercolor home and wedding portraits, along with coastal and mountain scenes.
Title: “Carousel”
Medium: Mixed media interactive assemblage Size: 13” x 12” x 12”
LESLIE LAKES
907 S. Welcome Road, Greenville Instagram: @leslielakesartist
Artist Profile: Leslie Lakes is a professional artist who creates unique collages, art shadow box pieces and three-dimensional assemblages (some interactive) by incorporating a palette of nostalgic items including old photographs, unusual ephemera, antique prints and vintage collectibles. Leslie is accepting commissions using your own personal memorabilia.
Title: “Royal Hibiscus, Carolina Parakeet”
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 30” x 40”
Title: “Bee Transformed”
Medium: Encaustic, oil and ink
Size: 21” x 21” x 2.25”
LISA SHIMKO
Good Art Co.
10 Central Ave., Greenville shimkoart.com
Artist Profile:
Since 2000 Lisa Shimko has called South Carolina home, from the low country of Charleston to the foothills of Greenville. Lisa’s paintings are meditations pondering our relationship with the natural world. She invites the viewer to succumb to the dream logic and invent a story of their own.
LLYN STRONG
llyn strong encaustics 504 Villaggio Drive, Greenville llynstrong.com
Artist Profile:
Since fashioning her first piece in 1972, llyn strong has carved out her own space as a jeweler and artist. Each creation cleverly blends functionality with beauty to create a unique, timeless piece that represents the wearer. Not only does llyn craft collections with her signature, luxurious look, she can also help curate your collection of cherished, made-to-order jewelry.
Title: “Stops and Drops”
Medium: Watercolor
Size: 30” x 30”
9 - 10
9 - 10 PARTICIPATING
LYNN GREER
Lynn Greer Studio 118 W. Montclair Avenue, Greenville lynngreerart.com
Artist Profile:
As a full-time painter, Lynn Greer’s subject matter varies, from portraits to cityscapes, landscapes, florals and birds. Greer’s job as an artist is to enhance the seemingly mundane moments, whether focusing on the human experience or capturing the glow of the city at just the right time. She happily takes commissions and welcomes you to her studio via appointment.
PARTICIPATING ARTIST NOVEMBER 9 - 10
Title: “Time Well Spent”
Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 20” x 20”
MELISSA ANDERSON
Melissa Anderson Studio 3 Fairview Ave., Greenville melissaandersonstudio.com
Artist Profile:
Greenville artist Melissa Anderson is an impressionist oil painter inspired by the stories and spirit of the American South. Much like our own lives, Melissa’s “Portraits of the South” come from a layering process of experiences, dreams, memories and emotions through oil paint and canvas.
Title: “Early Blooms” Medium: Watercolor Size: 16.5” x 20.5”
KONICKI P. Konicki Art Taylors pkonicki.art
Artist Profile: Pat Konicki graduated from American Academy of Art and began her career as a graphic designer and illustrator in Chicago and Miami. Currently a resident of the Carolinas, she derives much of her watercolor inspiration from often-forgotten treasures found in the rural areas. Galleries throughout the Carolinas have exhibited her work.
Title: “Lights Over Grace”
Watercolor
31.5” x 27”
PETER HELWING HelwingArt 18 S. Main St., No. 301 helwingart.com
Artist Profile:
Peter Helwing is a watercolor reaslist whose art tells a story that viewers can put into their own context and sense of place. He paints a variety of subjects, but is drawn to compositions with compelling light, shadows and reflections. Peter has focused on art since selling his telecommunications company. He lives in Greenville with his wife of over 45 years, Jean.
Sangeeta Hardy, an artist whose bright and energetic works transcend conventional boundaries, invites viewers into a world where emotions and imagination collide in a symphony of colors and forms. With a mastery of acrylic paints, oil pastels, Posca markers and gold leaf, Hardy channels the fluidity and versatility of abstract expression to build a connection between her inner and outer worlds.
SARAH
KERN
SK ART LLC
1 E. Main St., Apt. 1218, Greenville skvisualart.com
Artist Profile:
Sarah Kern is an abstract expressionist artist with a background in painting. She studied at BirminghamSouthern College where she received her bachelor’s degree in fine arts. Her original watercolor and acrylic paintings can be seen in local Greenville galleries.
SHELLEY CADE
Railside Studio
46 Lois Ave., Suite F, Greenville studiotwoart.com
Artist Profile:
Artist Shelley Keim-Cade splits her time between two visual passions: impressionist skies and expressionist portraits. Her techniques include both acrylic and oil paint with the selfallowance to evolve and add or mix mediums. Whether it’s the soft touch of a brush to canvas and chasing the perfect blend or a less controlled approach in way of fast scratchy lines and impulsive marks, creating never loses its magic for Keim-Cade.
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