With a new season comes a new calendar of events from the Metropolitan Arts Council. Here's what to looking forward to coming soon in April-June. Get ready to mark those calendars... April-August Downtown Alive Description: Did you know that Downtown Alive in NOMA Square is MAC's largest fundraiser? Now every Thursday 5:30-8:30pm through August. Featuring local … [Read more...] about METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL: APRIL-JUNE HAPPENINGS
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MARK THOSE CALENDARS: UPCOMING GREENVILLE EVENTS IN 2019
Happy first day of Spring! With the arrival of spring launches Greenville's variety of events that carry throughout the rest of the year. Listed below are the dates of some of the most popular events, so you can mark your calendars! Downtown Alive on Thursdays & Heritage Main Street Fridays Downtown Alive happening every Thursday, March 21st-August 29th Heritage … [Read more...] about MARK THOSE CALENDARS: UPCOMING GREENVILLE EVENTS IN 2019
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: MARCH 1-3
Weather Forecast Friday: Potential rain, high of 66 & low of 47 Saturday: Cloudy, high of 66 & low of 50 Sunday: More rain, high of 60 & low of 44 Friday, March 1st First Friday Art Crawl with Metropolitan Arts Council 6-9pm Leave the planning to them! The tour will begin at the MAC headquarters at 6pm (with wine and cheese) where you'll have a chance … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: MARCH 1-3
MEET ALAN ETHRIDGE OF METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL
At any great organization there is a great leader. At Metropolitan Arts Council that's Executive Director Alan Ethridge, who has been with this local Upstate art organization since 2004. We recently had the chance to sit down with Alan to discuss everything from his role, his favorite kind of art and what's next for MAC. Without further ado, let's go meet Alan … [Read more...] about MEET ALAN ETHRIDGE OF METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL
WHAT’S NEW WITH METROPOLITAN ART COUNCIL
Get your quick glance at what's happening this Winter into Spring with Metropolitan Art Council. They will be featuring everything from art exhibits, First Fridays, annual awards and more. Enjoy the local arts of Greenville! January 11th - March 1st, 2019 Mid-Century Moods | Sarah Farrar Description: Mid-Century Moods is inspired by mid-century modern style. The art. … [Read more...] about WHAT’S NEW WITH METROPOLITAN ART COUNCIL
GIFT OF ART: MEET MAC ARTCARD MEMBER DONNA REISS
It's not too late to give the gift of the arts this holiday season that will last all year long! Local art organization Metropolitan Art Council is passionate about keeping the arts strong in Greenville and one way they do that is with ArtCard. For a donation of just $50+ to the MAC you will receive an ArtCard, which valid for buy-one-get-one-FREE tickets to 7 local … [Read more...] about GIFT OF ART: MEET MAC ARTCARD MEMBER DONNA REISS
GIVE THE GIFT OF ART: MAC’S ARTCARD
Support the arts in Greenville and you will receive so much more in return. Local artists are supported by the Metropolitan Art Council, or MAC, an organization passionate about keeping the arts in Greenville. Your gift of $50 or more will not only support your local artists, but will give you benefits in returns. You will receive an ArtCard, valid for buy-one-get-one-free … [Read more...] about GIVE THE GIFT OF ART: MAC’S ARTCARD
THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: NOVEMBER 9-11TH
Weather Forecast Friday: Rainy, high of 54 & low of 40 Saturday: Sunny, high of 53 & low of 30 Sunday: More sun, high of 52 & low of 41 Friday, November 9th Greenville Open Studios 143 artists across 89 locations! All weekend long Greenville will be celebrating its local artists through open studios with tours, live demos and more! Open Studios' hours … [Read more...] about THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND: NOVEMBER 9-11TH
MARK THOSE CALENDARS: MAC OPEN STUDIOS
The art scene in Greenville has grown in recent years. In a 15 mile radius alone, 143 artists have studios showcasing their artwork. From sculptures to paintings to pottery, many artists encompassing several different genres of art have chosen Greenville to plant their studios. The Metropolitan Art Council (MAC) connects artists to the community through events, programs, … [Read more...] about MARK THOSE CALENDARS: MAC OPEN STUDIOS
FOUP’S WINNER: MICHELLE JARDINES
Your mission, should you choose to accept it... will have 24 hours to complete an original work of art. That’s Metropolitan Art Council’s 9th annual art competition, Flat Out Under Pressure! Otherwise known as FOUP. This year’s art competition kicked off on Friday, June 15th, where 112 local artist (click here for complete list) stood in line to check-in and have their blank … [Read more...] about FOUP’S WINNER: MICHELLE JARDINES