FIVE years of ART SLAM!

Art Slam returns with an exciting live art competition featuring up to 16 artists creating original work in real time. Each artist will receive a mystery box of supplies and two hours to create a one-of-a-kind, mixed-media artwork—right before your eyes.

What’s in the box?
Artists will start with SOME basic tools, but surprises will be added throughout the night to keep the creativity flowing. With limited time and unexpected materials, imagination is the only limit!

Grand Prize:

  • a Solo exhibition at the Anderson County Main Library,

  • Cash reward

  • the Library will purchase one of your pieces for their permanent collection.

There will be multiple prizes, but only 1 Grand Prize winner!

While the competition unfolds, explore our artisan vendor market, where local makers will have handcrafted items available for purchase throughout the evening.

⚠️ Space is limited!
Only 16 artist spots and 8 vendor spots are available—apply today to be part of this high-energy creative event.

The 5th Annual Art Slam will be full of NEW surprises!

Artist Application Deadline:

Monday, January 12, 2026

Vendor Application Deadline:

Monday, January 12, 2026

110 Federal Street
Anderson, SC 29625
864.222.2787
info@andersonarts.org

     

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.