News & Press Releases

In preparation for our upcoming session, “Public School Partnerships”, we thought we’d share this step-by-step guide to help you get started in turning your talent into a class or workshop: 1. Identify your creative... Read More

Print Maker and Visual Artist Rosetta Nesbitt tells her story in her own words: A Black Woman in the South pursues her dreams as a talented artist. Does the creative community celebrate her journey or add to the obstacles? Filmmaker Sarah... Read More

Join Hub City Bookshop for a launch party with Alison Hughey in celebration of the release of her wellness deck Creative & Curious! Alison Hughey was awarded a Community Grant to aid in her project Creative and Curious Cards for Mental... Read More

After a search spanning two years, nine candidates and many, many concerts, the Spartanburg Philharmonic, in their 95th Year, are thrilled to announce John Young Shik Concklin as their next Music Director. “From the very beginning,... Read More

  Acknowledging the talented student artists that won our recent Youth Art Month event reminds us to encourage you to be on the lookout for the unique gifts and talents your children may express this summer. Identifying your... Read More

Dorman High School’s Ian Hamrick, recently awarded $1,500 from our Mary Wheeler Davis Memorial Scholarship fund, shares with us what the financial help means to him. Watch the video and listen to Ian in his own words. HOW THIS... Read More

In 2017 when interviewed by Kevin Hart, she made sure the world knew she was from Spartanburg, SC. When interviewed by Steve Harvey at the Apollo Theater, everyone knew her hometown was Spartanburg. That’s why it’s no surprise... Read More

We caught up with Spartanburg High School senior Ezra Anderson, who was recently awarded $1,500 from our Mary Wheeler Davis Memorial Scholarship fund. Ezra shared what this opportunity means to him and his emerging career in... Read More