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Fine Arts and Communication Studies

Academics College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Fine Arts and Communication Studies

Empowering Artistic Minds, Shaping Communicators

The mission of the department is to enhance the intellectual, ethical, cultural, and professional development of fine arts and communications students. The faculty is committed to preparing students to become competent professionals in music, art, theatre, communication studies, journalism and mass communications.

Majors

Art Education (B.A.)

Art Studio Graphic Design (B.A.)

Communications (B.A.)

Theatre (B.A.)

Visual Arts Graphic Design and Art Education

The University of South Carolina Upstate Visual Arts program is known for its commitment to excellence, preparing students in current technical practices and conceptual foundations within the visual arts.

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Art Gallery Schedules

CJ Juska Solo Exhibition
October 7 – December 2, 2026

Located in the Humanities and Performing Arts Center on the man campus of USC Upstate

170 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303

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 

Art Galleries & Installations

Upstate Theatre

Founded in 1975 as The Shoestring Players, the Upstate Theatre at has grown from a student group to a dynamic entity within the Department of Fine Arts and Communication Studies. Committed to inclusiveness and social awareness, the organization stands against racism and celebrates cultural diversity in its performance facilities, including the 450-seat Proscenium Theatre and the Studio Theatre.

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