Current Exhibitions

49th Annual Juried Show

Opening Reception: April 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Exhibit Dates: April 19 – May 31, 2024

In pARTnership with the City of Anderson and the INMC, we welcome South Carolina native to our atrium gallery space.

Brian Rutenberg Exhibit

Opening Reception: April 19, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Exhibit Dates: April 17 – May 31, 2024

The Anderson Arts Center juried show is one of the longest-running juried show in the state of South Carolina. We had over 420 pieces of artwork submitted and only room for 170 in out main galleries.

Past Exhibitions

Hand drawing the words "Youth Art Month". Youth Art Month exhibit February 27 - March 15. Anderson County visual Arts Teacher exhibit March 1 - March 15.

2024 Youth Art Month Exhibit

Opening Reception: March 3, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Exhibit Dates: February 26 – March 15, 2024

Youth Art Month is a nationwide campaign created to celebrate and promote arts education across the country. Created by the Council for Arts Education, this annual celebration emphasizes the importance of visual arts for children and encourages support for quality school art programs.
The Anderson Arts Center partners with the Anderson County public school system, home school associations, and private schools within Anderson County to recognize skills developed through visual arts experiences.

Art in Layers Exhibit

Opening Reception: December 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: December 8, 2023 – January 25, 2024

The exhibit Art in Layers showcases the talent and creativity of the Upcountry Fiber Artists, a group of six textile artists hailing from the Carolinas. While their work is united by the use of fabric, each artist brings a unique perspective and style to their creations.

Upcountry Fiber Artists: Evelyn Beck, Lynne Harrill, Cynthia Steward, Denny Webster, Kathryn Weston, and Sara Quattlebaum

Life in Prints Exhibit

Opening Reception: December 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: December 8, 2023 – January 25, 2024

Life in Prints is a collaborative exhibit that examines the everyday life and travel experiences of Erin Spainhour and Tracy Weiss through the artistic mediums of photography and printmaking. Through their work, they invite viewers to step into their world and gain a glimpse of their lives, capturing moments that are both relatable and unique.

Anderson Artists Guild Membership Exhibit

Opening Reception: October 20, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: October 20 – November 22, 2023

The Anderson Artists Guild is a dynamic community dedicated to celebrating and promoting the arts. This juried exhibit showcases the members’ exceptional artwork and provides first-, second-, and third-place awards as well as merit awards. Join us to celebrate the talent of the Anderson Artists Guild.

Opening Reception for both exhibits:

September 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: September 8 – October 5, 2023

Everything is fine...

Soulful artist Nat Morris has created 18 paintings to tell the story of a young woman suffering with depression. This body of work shares insights into her painful journey.

Long Live Art!

The Viva Artists is a group of six women with vast experience in various mediums from watercolor to oils to acrylics. The group’s collective result is a diverse assemblage of originals to catch the eye of every art lover.

Viva Artists:
Ann Heard
Deane King
Rosemary Moore
Polly Richardson
Diann Simms
Susan West

Primordial Dream Soup

Experience an exhibit where imagination and creativity are only limited by what the artists may dream up! “Primordial Dream Soup” is a collaborative exhibit featuring four different artists with mediums ranging from sculpture to oil and mixed media.

Artists: Kym Day, Will Johnson, Carey Morton, Jeromy Ross

Opening Reception: July 21, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: July 21 – August 17, 2023

Ray Richards: a photography exhibit

a Ken Ruinard Photography Exhibit

Ray Richards is a local Anderson photographer, and will have his large photographs on display in our Atrium Gallery. ” My work is realistic but explores the ratios and proportions of the geometric objects within the scene as well as the tensions between the lights and the darks.”

Opening Reception: July 21, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: July 21 – August 17, 2023

WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US!

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Anderson, SC 29625
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SUPPORT

At the Anderson Arts Center, we offer vital arts resources for all in Anderson County. Help us keep the arts accessible to our community and beyond!

Funding assistance provided by the Anderson County and City Accommodations Tax Fund and by the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.