closed for installation

Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026

From Our Permanent Collection:
Selected Works from 120 years of Art

Please join us on July 16th from 5-8pm for the opening of our new exhibit.

OPENING RECEPTION: Jul 16 @ 5-8PM

On exhibit Jul 16, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026

AS ALWAYS, FREE ADMISSION

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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.

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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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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.

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

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permanent collection

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events

  • A statement about this retrospective by Jeff Whipple

    When each artwork in this show was made, when their time was...

  • classes

  • Creating with Clay!

    Class begins June 29
    Ages: 11 - 18
  • Creating with Clay!

    Class begins July 13
    Ages: 7 - 10
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    instructor spotlight

  • Cathie Layton

    Youth Ceramics Instructor

    Cathie Layton is a graduate of Pfeifton College in North...

  • SAM named to top 19 museums to visit in the U.S.

    The Scout Guide names Spartanburg Art Museum to top 19 museums to visit in the United States. The only museum in South Carolina to be named.

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