At ArtsUp SC, we believe that art thrives in community. We bring together creative artists of all genres and disciplines to create innovative programming that celebrates and amplifies the voices of those artists while enriching the cultural diversity of South Carolina’s Upstate.
About Us
Our work at ArtsUp rises from artistic expression, shared experience, and bold collaboration. We exist to help lift visual and performing artists and to provide the resources they need to bring innovative work to life. We want to create spaces where people can experience art in all its forms, connect with one another, and share stories that matter. ArtsUp is helping to elevate the thriving, multidisciplinary arts scene in the Upstate of South Carolina. Most of all, we’re about inspiring a vibrant, inclusive community where art intersects with daily life.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic, multidisciplinary arts scene by collaborating with visual and performing artists to create innovative programming that enriches the cultural fabric of our community and transforms South Carolina into an arts destination.
OUR CORE VALUES
Creative Empowerment
ArtsUp is dedicated to fostering artistic expression by providing visual and performing artists with the resources and support they need to bring innovative work to life. This commitment empowers artists to explore and showcase their creativity, enriching the cultural landscape of the region.
Community Connection
ArtsUp strives to create spaces where people can experience art in all its forms, connect with one another, and share stories that matter. By facilitating these connections, ArtsUp helps build a vibrant, inclusive community where art intersects with daily life.
Bold Collaboration
Through bold collaboration, ArtsUp elevates the thriving, multidisciplinary arts scene in Upstate South Carolina. By working together with artists, organizations, and the community, ArtsUp fosters an environment where creativity and innovation can flourish.
Education and Outreach
ArtsUp champions lifelong learning through inclusive arts education and outreach. By partnering with schools, organizations, and community leaders, we spark curiosity, creativity, and conversation—ensuring that the transformative power of the arts is accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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ArtsUp is always looking for passionate artists, volunteers, and community leaders to help elevate art in the Upstate.
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