Current Exhibitions

South Carolina Watermedia Society

48th National Exhibit

Main Galleries Exhibit

Opening Reception: September 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Exhibit Dates: September 12 – October 17, 2025

Past Exhibitions

2025

Promotional poster for the art exhibit "Amerikan Gothic" by Shea Abramo and Nat Morris. The image features the two artists standing in front of a dilapidated house under a dramatic, stormy sky. Shea Abramo wears paint-splattered overalls and glasses, while Nat Morris wears a dark beanie, t-shirt, and a plaid shirt tied around his waist. Bold red text reads "Amerikan Gothic," with exhibit details below: "Exhibit Opening: August 1, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Anderson Arts Center, andersonarts.org." A ghostly white figure or sculpture appears in the grassy field to the right.

Amerikan Gothic: Shea Abramo & Nat Morris

Main Galleries Exhibit

Opening Reception: August 1, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Exhibit Dates: August 1 – 22, 2025

Anderson Artists Guild Membership Exhibit 2025 promotional graphic featuring exhibit dates June 13 to July 18, 2025, and opening reception on June 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Anderson Arts Center. Sponsored by Knobel Investments and Friends of the Gallery. Includes Anderson Artists Guild and Anderson Arts Center logos with abstract art background in purple and pink hues.

Anderson Artists Guild Membership Exhibit

Main Galleries Exhibit

Opening Reception: June 13, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Exhibit Dates: June 13 – July 18, 2025

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.

4th Annual Art Slam Winner

Matt Andrews: In the Stacks – SCapes

Anderson County Library – Main Branch Exhibit

Opening Reception: May 2, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: May 2 – 23, 2025

50th Annual Juried Art Exhibit

Main Galleries Exhibit

Opening Reception: April 18, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Exhibit Dates: April 18 – May 23, 2025

2025 Youth Art Month Exhibit

Main Galleries Exhibit

Opening Reception: March 9, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Exhibit Dates: March 4 – 21, 2025

Winston Wingo/Winston Cely

Main Galleries Exhibit

Artist Talk: TBA

Opening Reception: January 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Exhibit Dates: January 17 – February 21, 2025

2024

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.

Full Circle: a Steven Jordan Retrospective

Main Galleries Exhibit

Artist Talk: December 12, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Opening Reception: November 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Exhibit Dates: November 15 – December 20, 2024

Fred Helk Exhibit

Atrium Gallery Exhibit

Opening Reception: November 15, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Exhibit Dates: November 15 – December 20, 2024

Common Front

Main Galleries Exhibit

Artist Talk: September 5, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

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

Exhibit Dates: September 6 – October 4, 2024

Process

Atrium Gallery Exhibit

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

Exhibit Dates: September 6 – October 4, 2024

Explore the fascinating intersection of photography, art, and production within this exhibit. Witness how a scientific experiment turned into a beautiful collection showcasing the seamless connection between the artist and the print process. 

49th Annual Juried Show

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

Exhibit Dates: April 19 – 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.

Brian Rutenberg Exhibit

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

Exhibit Dates: April 17 – May 31, 2024

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

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.

2023

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

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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.