Opportunties for art and culture are alive and growing in Greenwood!! Children and adults may take advantage of plays, concerts, art camps, and many more events throughout the year.

Four years ago, the Arts Council decided to take the leadership role in the Federal Building initiative which has become the anchor for the Emerald Triangle Project and is the centerpiece of the City Center Master Plan.

The facility needs for each cultural organization in the county were assessed and key community leaders were called upon to take part in the planning process. More recently, the critical facility needs of the Greenwood Community Theatre and the Museum have been addressed by including renovation funding for these buildings as well.

The Greenwood Community Theatre is a 12,000 sq. ft. facility which offers seven shows during its regular season, featuring adult and youth performers. The Museum is a 22,800 sq. ft. facility with collections in cultural history, natural history, technology, and the arts, with particular emphasis on Greenwood County and the surrounding region.

The Federal Building offers 30,000 sq. ft. of usable space. Currently, the Arts Council is located in a 1,600 sq. ft. storefront on Waller Avenue that is not highly visible in the Uptown. The Museum and Theatre are located on Main Street adjacent to the Federal Building. Renovations to the three buildings will represent Phase 1 of the Emerald Triangle Development, City Center Master Plan, as proposed by Arnett Muldrow & Associates.
Greenwood Arts Council web site

Local artists display their work at The Gallery at 203 Waller Avenue for the public to view. Exhibits change every one to two months.
Performances

The Arts Council sponsors informal concerts at the Coffee & Dessert Company and other venues. Singers/songwriters visit the area to perform and display their talents. Call the Arts Council at 388-7800 to learn about the next scheduled performance.
Trips

The Arts Council organizes museum trips or to other places of cultural interest. Several trips have been planned in the past to visit such venues as the High Museum in Atlanta, GA, the new Columbia Art Museum, the Biltmore gardens, etc.
Greenwood Cultural Calendar

Art Camp is offered each year during the month of July. The Art Camp serves children in grades K-5 and is held at different elementary schools each year.
Art in the Afternoon

This after-school art program continues to enjoy success and is offered at Oakland Elementary, Woodfields Elementary, and Hodges Elementary. One-hour art classes are offered in three-week sessions. Each school currently offers three sessions during the year.
Artist Residency

We are excited to be working with the Artist Residency Program. This program, designed by the South Carolina Arts Commission, allows various approved artists to visit different schools to work with the students.

Previously, Poetry Alive visited Woodfields Elementary, printmaker Jim Creal visited Oakland Elementary, creative writer Cynthia Jaskwich visited Pinecrest Elementary, and muralist Heather Kline visited Mathews Elementary. Northside Middle School and Greenwood High School enjoyed a visit from actor Bill Oberst.

The Arts Council of Greenwood County, Education Enrichment Foundation, Greenwood Lander Performing Arts, and the South Carolina Arts Commission fund this program.
Student Exhibits

The Arts Council sponsors an annual exhibit of student artwork and is presented to the public at The Arts Council Gallery. The schools in the county are invited to participate in the show during the Fall.