Week of Thursday, April 10 to 17, 2014
Bread and Circus Exhibit in SAM
Diana Farfan The Key SAM Bread and Circus
Spartanburg Art Museum recently unveiled its newest exhibit: Bread and Circus, a collection of abstract sculptures by Colombian-born artist Diana Farfan. The exhibit features playful and surrealist clay marionettes, puppets, and toys. Her pieces often illustrate and play on themes of the human condition, human body, and our relationship to modernity. See the exhibit for free until May 16. Read more.
 
Museum Hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Spartanburg Soaring! Photo Contest
DEADLINE: Today
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Spartanburg Soaring! has really taken off, packed with plenty of activities and events. One of the major components is the Photography Contest for all ages. Participate in Spartanburg Soaring! by taking photos of our city's soaring successes. Enter up to three images for just $5, as long as all submissions reflect the theme and spirit of Spartanburg Soaring! The first place winner will receive $100, second place $75, and third place $50. Selected photos will be exhibited at Chapman Cultural Center beginning April 19. The deadline for submissions is today, April 10. Read more.
Sunday Fun Day on April 13
Sundays Unplugged will have a little something extra for your family this Sunday, April 13. Relax, unplug, and participate in these two fun activities...

SAM LogoSpartanburg Art Museum is hosting another drop-in style workshop for all ages and skill levels, 1-4 p.m., based on Diana Farfan and Her Fantastic Creatures. Check out the Bread and Circus exhibit to get yourself in the creative mood, then head over to the Children's Studio. Participation is $2 for non-members.

big history logo Spartanburg Regional History Museum will also add value to the day with You Are What You Eat, an educational extension of its Peaches & Plates A'Plenty: Celebrating Spartanburg Food History exhibit. Learn about how what you eat affects your body, 2-5 p.m. Participation is $2 for non-members.
Edythe Wise in Artists' Guild Gallery
Edythe S. Wise Artists Guild
Artists' Guild of Spartanburg Gallery now features works by long-time beloved local artist Edythe S. Wise. Her exhibit, A Life in Paintings, is a retrospective show focused on Wise's life and work, unique in the way that it sheds light on her membership in a wider web of creativity-one that reaches across four generations. As always, admission is free. Read more.

Gallery Hours
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Spartanburg Soaring! Scavenger Hunt
Spartanburg Soaring teaser 1 scavenger hunt
Get ready for a fun family experience with the Spartanburg Soaring! Scavenger Hunt. Grab a clue booklet from the front desk of the West Wing Moseley Building at Chapman, and set off on an adventure across downtown Spartanburg to 28 culturally and historically prominent sites. The first 50 to get the clues and return will win two tickets to Spartanburg Youth Theatre's production of Treasure Island! Return the booklet to the same desk, put your contact info on the completion form, and receive your voucher for free tickets! You must complete the Hunt by Tuesday, April 15.
 
Go to SpartanburgSoaring.com to learn more or to download the booklet.
Spartanburg Soaring! Kite Exhibit
Chuck Holmes kite SAM exhibit
Spartanburg Soaring! is in full swing, celebrating everything that's special about Spartanburg, building civic pride with active play, and promoting cultural curiosity. The catalyst for the community-wide movement is the kite exhibit that is now open to the public. 

Chuck Holmes, Spartanburg resident and two-time national award winner, is the enthusiast who owns the kites. Almost half of them are handmade by Holmes himself, whereas the others have been collected over time by nationally acclaimed kite makers or crafted by his daughters.

The kites are all over the facility -- hanging from the ceiling, flying off the walls.

Click here to hear Chuck Holmes speak about the exhibit on Carolina Now, or click here to read about his collection in the Spartanburg Herald-Journal. 
Sundays Unplugged
null Relax at Chapman this Sunday! Rocker and owner of Wheresville Records Mark Miller will perform as part of the weekly Singer-Songwriter Concert series Sunday, April 13, 2-4 p.m. Free.
 
In addition to the concert, check out the ArtMarket! Now that warmer weather is in, the ArtMarket has returned, providing Spartanburg with a bazaar of handcrafted items by regional artisans. See what they have to offer, 1-5 p.m.
Youth Art Month in the Student Galleries
student galleries youth art month
Creativity is soaring in Spartanburg County schools. With the addition of
Art/Design to the nationwide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, 
Mathematics) initiative, called STEAM, there's an increased focus on adding creative elements to the curriculum.
 
Youth Art Month is a time to celebrate the thriving creativity that soars throughout our schools. See artwork by students from all over the County. Check out the Student Galleries at Chapman until Sunday, April 13: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Free. Sponsored by SunTrust Bank.
Ballroom Dance Class... Cha Cha
Ballet Spartanburg ballroom cha cha dance Ballet Spartanburg continues its much-loved ballroom and popular dance classes with the Cha Cha. Call (864) 583-0339 for pricing and other information, and then experience the spiciness of the Cha Cha with dance instructor Marion Norman. All ballroom dance classes are Monday evening, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in the dance studios at Chapman. 

COMING SOON...
Out of Line Exhibit in SAM
Spartanburg Art Museum will soon reveal a new exhibit, Out of Line, fresh from the mind of Asheville-based artist Randy Shull. His work explores the classic iconography of the contours of the USA. Through a variety of media and styles, Shull's exhibition bridges the gap between art and the myriad themes connoted by the familiar shape. The exhibit begins April 15.
Go Fly a Kite with Spartanburg Science Center
Spartanburg Science Center finishes out its Third Saturday Science series with Go Fly a Kite on Saturday, April 19. Almost everyone knows a little something about Benjamin Franklin's infamous experiment with kites and electricity, but Spartanburg Science Center clears the air, 12:30-2 p.m. All demonstrations are free with paid admission. 
Spartanburg Youth Theatre's Treasure Island
Spartanburg Youth Theatre will soon set sail on the seven seas with Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. On Friday, April 18, at 4:30 and 7 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., experience the journey of 14-year-old Jim Hawkins and the infamous Long John Silver. Tickets are $12 per adult and $9 per student. 
No Vacancies
Spartanburg Art Museum, in collaboration with Converse College, USC Upstate, and Wofford College, will soon take charge of vacant store fronts along East and West Main Street for a public exhibition downtown. SAM is filling the void with vibrant and engaging works of art, courtesy of local art professors and their students. Look for the displays soon! 

200 East Saint John St., Spartanburg, SC 29306


(864) 542-ARTS