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Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Pickens County Museum of Art & History

Name: Pickens County Museum of Art & History
Address: 307 Johnson Street, Pickens, SC, 29671, US
Telephone: +18648985963
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Museum opened in 1903 as the county jail.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Our page is not endorsed by nor represents the views or policies of Pickens County.

10/13/2026

A big thank you to everyone who made the opening reception of the 44th Annual Juried Art Competition such a success! We appreciate our local community and all the fantastic artists who submitted their work. Congratulations to all of this year's award winners!

Extra thanks to Blossom & Vine in Easley for providing the beautiful flower arrangements!

The exhibition is open at the museum now through November 14. Make sure to stop by!

People's Choice Award - Dignity | Watercolor | George Crown
Third Place – Thoughts & Prayers | Assemblage | Patrick Owens
Second Place – Run Rabbit | Mixed Media | Lori Lowe
First Place – An Eternal Calin | Chinese Ink and Gouache on Xuan Paper and Wood | Mingyuan D**g

10/09/2026

Due to expected inclement weather conditions tomorrow, we are shifting the time of the Opening Reception for the 44th Annual Juried Art Competition.

New Hours: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (previously 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

We want to make sure everyone has time to enjoy the evening before conditions worsen. Please stay safe, take your time traveling, and we look forward to seeing you early!

10/07/2026

Join us this Saturday for the 44th Annual Juried Art Competition Opening Reception!

Celebrate incredible artists from across South Carolina!

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Come explore the gallery, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, and join us for the awards ceremony! This event is free and open to the public.

09/11/2026

We have had the privilege of displaying many of these wonderful cards over the past few years!

09/09/2026

🎉 You’re cordially invited to a special birthday celebration honoring General Andrew Pickens—patriot, statesman, and leader of the Backcountry.

Join us at Hagood Mill on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we celebrate the man behind our community’s name and his lasting impact on our region and nation.

Come be part of this meaningful tribute to one of Pickens County’s most important historical figures.

📍 Hagood Mill Historic Site
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

08/29/2026

Visit our page to learn more about the free art reception today at 4 PM.

08/27/2026

Only 5 days remain to submit your entry to the 44th Annual Juried Art Competition at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History. Visit the link in our bio if you are interested in submitting!

08/22/2026

Everyone is welcome to an art reception celebrating Too many Tags and not enough Its!, a new solo exhibition by artist Meghan O’Connor. Taking place on Saturday, August 29, from 4 PM to 6 PM, this free event offers guests the opportunity to meet the artist, view the artwork on display, and enjoy light refreshments in the gallery. Admission is free and open to all.

08/01/2026

The 44th Annual Juried Art Competition at the Pickens County Museum of Art & History is now open for entry! The show is a staple of the museum! Awards total $2500, and the show will begin with an opening reception on October 10, 2026.

To enter, please visit our website linked on our page. Please read the prospectus before entering.

07/23/2026

Please note that we will be CLOSED this Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will resume our normal hours on Wednesday, July 29. Thank you for your understanding and support, and we look forward to seeing you!

Address

307 Johnson Street
Pickens, SC
29671

Opening Hours

Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+18648985963

Website

https://www.co.pickens.sc.us/departments/parks,_recreation,___tourism/museums/annual_juried_art_competition.php

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