closed for installation

The Spartanburg Art Museum is the only art museum in the Upstate that exclusively exhibits contemporary art. Our exhibits change 4 – 5 times a year.

SAM’s exhibition calendar boasts a diverse range of contemporary artwork.

Oct 3 – Oct 16, 2025

The museum will be closed for the installation of Through the Light: A Solo Exhibition of Sculptural works of Molly Sawyer.

Please join us for the opening reception on Oct 16, at 5:00 pm.

Admission is free and light refreshments will served.

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Located in the heart of downtown Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Art Museum is the only contemporary art museum in the Upstate region. General admission to our contemporary art exhibitions is always free for everyone.

Visit us Tues - Sat, 10am-5pm

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Spartanburg Art Museum’s mission is to advance contemporary visual arts by inspiring and engaging diverse audiences through exhibitions and education.

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upcoming exhibition

Through the Light: A Solo Exhibition of Sculptural Installations by Molly Sawyer

opening reception
Oct 16, 205  5-8 pm
artist talk 6:30 pm

opening reception is free and open to the public.
light refreshments will be served.
general admission at SAM is always free.

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events

  • Molly Sawyer

    Molly is an Asheville-based, multidisciplinary, materials-based artists whose Appalachian roots run deep. Her works bring...

  • classes

  • Modern Portrait Techniques for Beginners

    Class begins October 21
    Ages: 18+
  • Pint Sized Picassos

    Class begins October 29
    Ages: 4+
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  • Diarmuid Kelly

    Painting

    Diarmuid Kelly is a photorealistic oil painter who moved with...