ArtWalk, the self-guided tour of Spartanburg, SC’s artistic community, occurs the third Thursday of every month, 5-9pm. Many museums and galleries in downtown Spartanburg are open late, providing wine-and-cheese type refreshments in addition to free public viewing. Maps are available at most locations for patrons’ convenience. During the coming ArtWalk, Thursday, Oct. 17, Chapman Cultural Center has plenty to offer, including some new attractions.
Adding value and entertainment to the evening, Chapman will provide a free concert by a local musician in Zimmerli Plaza, 5:30-8pm. Beer will be sold to compliment the refreshments that can be found inside the museums and galleries. Carolina Foothills Artisan Center plans to have samples of Gullah cuisine from a Charleston-based chef inside its satellite gallery and gift shop in the Green Room lounge. Grits and other products will be on sale as part of the tasting demo. Upstairs in Spartanburg Regional History Museum, an original painting of the historic Anderson Mill will be on display. The piece by Spartanburg-based artist Garry Turpin is being debuted by the Tyger River Foundation.
Work by Ann Stoddard
Several gorgeous exhibits will be on display in the various galleries and museums as well. Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery recently unveiled “Water Maps” by Ann Stoddard. Her works surround the viewer with the peaceful presence of water through abstract sculptural oil paintings using the blue spectrum. Spartanburg Art Museum will boast “Siblings”, a collaboration of three artistic siblings from the Spartanburg area: photographer Ben Nixon, collage artist John Nixon, and nonrepresentational acrylic painter Page Davis. Artwork by students in Spartanburg School Districts 3 and 6 will line the walls of the Student Galleries in the East Wing Moseley Building, while Artists’ Guild student member Morgan Faucett displays her work in the Student Galleries of the West Wing Montgomery Building.
Visit the other participating art venues around town to see what is new as well. Carri Bass Photography, Spartanburg Public Library, TJC Gallery, and the Hub-Bub Showroom are all located in the Central Downtown/Morgan Square area. On East Main, check out Gallery East, The Art Lounge, and Wet Paint Syndrome. The West Main Artists’ Co-op and Carolina Gallery, both located on the West Main side, are open as well.
For more information on the details of the upcoming ArtWalk, call Chapman Cultural Center at 864/542-2787.
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