USC Upstate is home to a number of art galleries, showcasing works from a broad spectrum of artists.
The USC Upstate Art Gallery is just getting started! You can support our exhibitions and programs by making a donation. We use these funds to maintain our space at the Chapman Cultural Center, and to compensate visiting artists and gallery personnel. Even small amounts make a difference. Thank you for supporting the arts at USC Upstate.
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Upstate Gallery at the Chapman Cultural Center
Located at the Chapman Cultural Center, the USC Upstate Art Gallery connects the academic and creative missions of USC Upstate to the broader community in Spartanburg through the presentation, interpretation, and discussion of contemporary art. This gallery will exhibit the work of diverse artists working in the Upstate region, the broader Southeast, and beyond; engage the community in programming that highlights the artistic innovations and cultural contributions of these artists; and provide transformative learning opportunities for Upstate students.
200 E St John St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
See the Gallery Schedule
Lori Isom
August 22 – October 4, 2024
Opening Reception: September 19, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Jon Pritchard
October 17 – December 20, 2024
Opening Reception: October 17, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Liliya Zalevskaya
January 16 – February 28, 2025
Opening Reception: January 16, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Grant Mahan
March 20 – April 28, 2025
Opening Reception: March 20, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Jane Nodine
May 15 – mid August 2025
Opening Reception: May 15, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery
Located on the USC Upstate campus, the Harley Gallery supports the visual arts program by providing a space for students to gain hands-on experience and present their work in a public setting. The gallery is available for Upstate faculty to use as a teaching space for their courses.
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CJ Juska Solo Exhibition
October 7 – December 2, 2026
Located in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center on the man campus of USC Upstate
FOCUS Gallery
FOCUS is an acronym for “Featuring Outside Creative Undertakings of Students.” The Focus Gallery is a partnership between USC Upstate and area schools to feature student artwork, lesson plans and assessments by the art teacher.
FOCUS Gallery | 2nd floor, Humanities and Performing Arts Center
Permanent Collection
USC Upstate has a permanent collection of modern and contemporary artworks. Located on campus grounds are monumental sculptures by contemporary southeastern artists. Also included in the University’s collection are works by Andy Warhol, Tom Stanley, Jerry Uelsmann, Jeff Russell, and Beatrice Riese.