Annual Events

January 19th – March 8, 2012

The ARTISTS Guild of Clemson Members Exhibition

Main Gallery and corridors of The ARTS Center, featuring the art of  45 artists, 72 works in various disciplines

February 9, 2012

Reception for the ARTISTS Guild of Clemson Members Exhibition at The ARTS Center

March 30^th, 2012

Passport to The ARTS

They say that getting there is half the fun, and in conjunction with the Clemson University Lee Gallery, SC Botanical Garden, Clemson Area TransitThe Arts Center in Clemson, SC, can provide you with a Passport to the Arts, including 5 different venues and 5 different experiences. So grab your passport and let the CAT (Clemson Area Transit) bus take you to the 5 hot spots in Clemson for an evening of live music, spirits, food and fine art!

The passport entitles bearers to one free glass of wine, beer or a non-alcoholic beverage; live music; and art exhibits at each of the locations, plus entertainment on the Clemson Area Transit (CAT) buses.

Buses run every 20 minutes in a continuous loop to the venues. Each location will host an exhibit featuring local artists, live entertainment, beverages and fine foods.

Tickets will be available for $20.00 each which includes transportation to all venues, wine, food, and entertainment at each one. Make your reservations early, as it is likely to sell out.

 April 19^th – April 22^nd , 2012

 Nothin’ but the Blues Festival

On Thursday, April 19^th, The ARTS Center will host the first event of this dynamic music festival.  A VIP Reception will be held with the first concert of the weekend, featuring nationally known blues musicians.  This festive event with food and drink will host sponsors, musicians, and those fortunate to purchase a ticket from The ARTS Center.  Call and reserve yours early.  $25.00 for members, $30.00 for non-members

 May 17^th – May 20^th, 2012

ARTS in Clemson featuring:

• State of the ARTS Luncheon on Thursday, May 17^th at 11:30am
• Member-Guest Celebration at The ARTS Center on Friday, May 18^th at 6:30 with food, drink, and entertainment.  The Founding 50 Sculpture is scheduled to be unveiled, so plan to make a toast.
• Clemson Festival of ARTS on Saturday and Sunday, May 19^th and 20^th.

Our second annual ARTS Festival in downtown Clemson at Catherine Smith, Jaycee, and Abernathy Parks. Art, music, sculpture, sidewalk art contest, children’s activities, food, and the first 5K Art Walk/Run. The Arts Center in Clemson organized the Clemson Festival of Arts that was held at Catherin J. Smith Plaza on May 21 2011. The Clemson Festival of Arts included artist guild members of The Arts Center representing the visual, performing, and literary arts. Artists displayed demonstrated, and sold their fine artistry among the beautiful landscape of Catherine J. Smith plaza and Jaycee Park. Events included The Arts Stage with story tellers and songwriters from 10 – 6, an interactive arts project for children in Jaycee park, a sidewalk chalk competition and local and fabulous food vendors. A full “art full” day! This event is always open to the public with free admission.

 June 25-29 , 2012; July 9 -13; July 16-20; July 23-27.

Summer ART Camp

The Arts Center marked its 5^th anniversary for its ever popular Summer Arts Camp. The camp has maintained its momentum, serving over 300 upstate children per year  and their families since its inception in 2007. Summer Art Camp offers students, from ages 3 – 16, fine art classes taught by professional artists. Classes include papermaking, experimental collage, drawing, painting, clay construction, photography, and more

 August 24^th -25^th, 2012

20×20 Invitational Clay Show and Exhibit

 September 22^nd, 2012

Apple Cider Mug Sale

 November 1^st – December 21^st, 2012

Holiday Sale