Spartanburg Art Museum

Spartanburg Art Museum FREE ADMISSION. PRICELESS ART. The Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Council was founded in 1907 by two local artists, Josephine Sibley Couper and Margaret Law.

Spartanburg Art Museum's mission is to advance contemporary visual arts by inspiring and engaging diverse audiences through exhibitions and education. They chose as their motto,
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"Art must not be the occupation of a few, ministering to the luxury of a few; it must be a luxury for all."
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Although the Arts and Crafts Council grew and evolved over the years, eventually becoming the Spartanburg Art

Museum in 1968, its dedication to the spirit of that phrase never wavered. Now, over one hundred and ten years later, the Spartanburg Art Museum resides in a 3,000 square foot space located in the Chapman Cultural Center. SAM's exhibition calendar boasts a diverse range of contemporary exhibitions and offers a wide variety of educational and community programs for all ages and demographics. SAM is funded in part by The Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg and its donors, the County and City of Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from The National Endowment for the Arts.

ART WALK TONIGHT FROM 5-8pm!!! Free Refreshments for our exhibit of permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwo...
08/20/2026

ART WALK TONIGHT FROM 5-8pm!!! Free Refreshments for our exhibit of permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907, SAM now holds almost 2000 paintings and 900 artifacts from its time as the Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Club, The Spartanburg County Museum, The Spartanburg Museum of Art and now the Spartanburg Art Museum!!!!

Come see all of the variety of media and styles originating from our own vault holdings!! AS ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Work shown here is:
Jack Ketner
"The Disappearing Farmer"
Oil
1983

Ready to Learn (or RE-Learn) how to Throw on the Wheel or Hand build with Ceramics?? It's fun, EASY, and our incredible...
08/13/2026

Ready to Learn (or RE-Learn) how to Throw on the Wheel or Hand build with Ceramics?? It's fun, EASY, and our incredible classes are starting soon!!!!!! Who doesn't like to get a little dirty?!?!

Follow the link below to take courses this fall from our amazing instructors (like Duncan pictured here!). Spots are limited, and include all materials, glaze, paint and firing. Join us at SAM today!!!!

Our comprehensive range of courses offers something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned artists. Explore our hands-on workshops, immersive classes, and inspiring seminars designed to ignite your creativity and expand your skills.Enroll today and become part of our vibrant artistic community, wh...

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907,...
08/11/2026

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907, SAM now holds almost 2000 paintings and 900 artifacts from its time as the Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Club, The Spartanburg County Museum, The Spartanburg Museum of Art and now the Spartanburg Art Museum!!!!

Come see all of the variety of media and styles originating from our own vault holdings!! AS ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Work shown here is:
David Benson
"The Sin Eater"
Mixed Media Collage
1980

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907,...
08/06/2026

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907, SAM now holds almost 2000 paintings and 900 artifacts from its time as the Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Club, The Spartanburg County Museum, The Spartanburg Museum of Art and now the Spartanburg Art Museum!!!!

Come see all of the variety of media and styles originating from our own vault holdings!! AS ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Work shown here is:
Doris Turner
"Domesticated Goddesses"
Acrylic
1997

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907,...
08/04/2026

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907, SAM now holds almost 2000 paintings and 900 artifacts from its time as the Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Club, The Spartanburg County Museum, The Spartanburg Museum of Art and now the Spartanburg Art Museum!!!!

Come see all of the variety of media and styles originating from our own vault holdings!! AS ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Work shown here is:
D.J Berard
"Sitting in the Sun/In the Sun"
Acrylic
1989

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907,...
07/30/2026

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907, SAM now holds almost 2000 paintings and 900 artifacts from its time as the Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Club, The Spartanburg County Museum, The Spartanburg Museum of Art and now the Spartanburg Art Museum!!!!

Come see all of the variety of media and styles originating from our own vault holdings!! AS ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Work shown here is:

Tresham Gregg
"All in One Spirit"
Lithograph
1986

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907,...
07/22/2026

NOW SHOWING permanent collection pieces from 120 Years of artwork at the Spartanburg Art Museum!!! Established in 1907, SAM now holds almost 2000 paintings and 900 artifacts from its time as the Spartanburg Arts and Crafts Club, The Spartanburg County Museum, The Spartanburg Museum of Art and now the Spartanburg Art Museum!!!!

Come see all of the variety of media and styles originating from our own vault holdings!! AS ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

Work shown here is:
Kim Keever
"Abstract 79170b"
Photograph
2024

Tonight is the night!!! Come from 5-8 and see our New Exhibit that features works from SAM's own 2000 piece permanent c...
07/16/2026

Tonight is the night!!! Come from 5-8 and see our New Exhibit that features works from SAM's own 2000 piece permanent collection. SAM has been Spartanburg's museum since 1907!!! Come see the amazing variety of media and subject that we have collected over the last 120 years!!!

Work Shown is
Tattoo You oil on canvas,
1988, Mana D.C. Hewitt

As Always, FREE ADMISSION. Hours are 10-5pm Tuesday through Saturday!!!

Address

200 E Saint John Street
Spartanburg, SC
29306

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(864) 582-7616

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