exhibitions

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.

exhibitions

free admission

priceless art

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.

free admission

priceless art

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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coming exhibition

The Founding Women of Spartanburg Art

The museum will be closed from June 30-July 17th for the installation of the new show.

Exhibit Opening July 17, 5-8pm during Art Walk

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permanent collection

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events

  • transcendence

    The Art of Bailie Bailie, Jeff Linn, and from SAM's permanent collection

    ocean waves holding a torch
  • classes

  • Create with Clay II

    Class begins July 7
    Daily 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Ages: 7 - 9
    a ceramics class
  • Create with Clay III

    Class begins July 14
    Daily 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Ages: 10 - 12
    a ceramic bowl
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    instructor spotlight

  • Kara Bender

    Drawing

    Kara Bender received her BFA in 2008 from the University...