What better way to kick off their 50th season than with the honor of “Theatre of Distinction”? We are thrilled to congratulate the Spartanburg Youth Theatre on being awarded the title of South Carolina Theatre Association’s 2024…

We are happy to announce that Margo McDowell, a recent graduate of Chesnee High School, has been awarded the Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship for her exceptional talents and dedication to the arts! Margo, a self-proclaimed storyteller, has…

We are thrilled to spotlight Carrera Stamile, a gifted musician, and recipient of the Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship. Carrera's journey into the world of music began at a young age, surrounded by the harmonies that filled her household. With a…

The World Through The Eyes of Our Youngest Photographers: KIDS CLUB Annual Photography Exhibit Discover the enchanting world as seen through the eyes of our youngest photographers at the Kids Club Annual Photography Exhibit. If you've ever wondered…

To honor International Jazz Day, the Spartanburg Philharmonic is thrilled to share a specially curated playlist with you, featuring selections handpicked by their talented staff and musicians. Dive into a world of smooth saxophone melodies,…

CCC Welcomes Our New Community Grants & Outreach Manager YASMIN LEE We're thrilled to welcome Yasmin Lee as our new Community Grants and Outreach Manager. With a background as a writer-director and interdisciplinary artist, Yasmin brings a…

As we honor Youth Art Month, we're excited to showcase the remarkable talent of students from all seven school districts in our county. This month-long celebration not only highlights their creativity but also emphasizes the importance of nurturing…

Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District Welcomes Visual Artists as Well As Musicians Exciting news – our upcoming street performer season is about to hit the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District, and it's not just music – we're…

HAPPY 2ND ANNIVERSARY! CHAPMAN'S CEO CELEBRATES 2 YEARS AT THE HELM Our President and CEO, Dan Mayer has reached the remarkable two-year mark at the helm of Chapman Cultural Center! In this time, Dan has not only found his stride but has led the…

AND THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS WINNER IS: "REMEDY58! We are thrilled to announce that Tipton Jones-Boiter, Mean Joel Green, and Joel Michael Burton of the incredible band Remedy58 emerged victorious at our inaugural Battle of the Bands competition!…

We're thrilled to unveil the exceptional talent of students at our Youth Art Gallery. As seen here, visitors to our Youth Art Gallery will be surprised to witness the art skills of students that may even rival those of professional adults! Much…

SNEAK PEEK: 3 Ways Your End Of Year Support Will Impact 2024 Your generous donation today will ignite a wave of transformative initiatives in 2024! Here's a sneak preview of 3 of the many ways your support will make a difference: HELPING CREATIVES…

When You Donate, You Help Us Remain As the Pillar of the Arts in the Community It's almost the New Year! This year, we have been able to do so many amazing things in Spartanburg through arts education, creative entrepreneurship development and…

Chapman Welcomes New Team Members: Matthew Glover & Khala Hawes The Chapman Cultural Center is very excited to introduce to you our most recent team members, Matthew Glover and Khala Hawes! They both have hit the ground running, so you may…

Are you searching for ways to bring your young siblings closer together? Look no further than outdoor festivals! In particular, the upcoming Spartanburg Soaring Kite Festival promises to be an ideal opportunity to nurture the sibling connection.…

CCC: A Gateway to Wider Audiences for Local Musicians Like Dwayne McMillan There's a little known secret in Greater Spartanburg: It's how the Chapman Cultural Center has become a catalyst for local artists and musicians, propelling performers like…

CCC Hosts 29th Annual Muse Machine STEAM Institute for Teachers Please let me know if you’d like to come on campus to do an interview for the following (they’ll be here all week): This week Chapman Cultural Center is hosting our 29th…

Are you ready to take rockin’ for a great cause to a new level? Battle of the Bands is a competitive concert and fundraising event hosted by Chapman Cultural Center to highlight, celebrate, and support musicians in Spartanburg. The main event…

You never want to register your child for just any summer camp just because you can get them in. But with a busy lifestyle, how do you find the time to choose? Here are 4 tips we think can help: -Think about what your child is getting out of the…

I HAD NO IDEA WILMINGTON WAS ON FIRE: History’s Secrets Revealed By Artists Collaborating One of the reasons we bring Artists and Writers together for our Southern Studies Fellowship is for them to have the time and resources to tell us…

Announcing our Fourth Quarter Community Grantees Chapman Cultural Center is committed to expanding and strengthening Spartanburg’s creative community. Because of this commitment, a major part of the work we do is centered around funding…

Weaving Together the Arts in Spartanburg We hope you enjoy reading about the incredible joy and talent within our creative community and all the ways you can connect with and strengthen the cultural fabric of Spartanburg. A nod to the historic…

Ballet Spartanburg's Carlos Agudelo Awarded SC Governor's Award for the Arts Each year, the South Carolina Arts Commission awards recipients with the state’s highest award for exceptional achievement in practicing or supporting the arts:…

Celebrate Youth Art Month Each March, Chapman Cultural Center celebrates Youth Art Month to emphasize the value of art education for all children and to encourage support for quality school art programs. Started in 1961 by the ACMI (Art and…

Explore Spartanburg's Cultural District In 2015, the S.C. Arts Commission awarded cultural district status to the City of Spartanburg for Downtown Spartanburg. The district is about four square blocks from Barnet Park to Spartanburg Community…

Supporting Arts in the Classroom Last week, teaching artist FELTasticFashion was at Roebuck Elementary for a Muse Machine Artist Residency! Through the week-long residency, she provided hands-on creative learning using the process of natural…

The Southern Studies Fellowship in Arts and Letters is a first-of-its-kind and immersive fellowship focused on the culture of the American South. We've officially opened applications for year three of the program starting this summer! This…

Supporting the Creative Careers of the Next Generation The Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship was created for Spartanburg County students who are pursuing careers in the performing or visual arts. The scholarships award funds to students who pursue a…

The South Carolina Arts Education Association has announced the 2022 Award Recipients. 2022 Thomas A. Hatfield Lifetime Achievement Award The South Carolina Art Education Association (SCAEA) Thomas A. Hatfield Lifetime Achievement Award is…

Chapman Cultural Center Awards New Community Grants and Materials Grants Chapman Cultural Center is committed to expanding and strengthening Spartanburg’s creative community. Because of this commitment, a major part of the work we do is…

Happy Holidays from CCC We'd like to say Happy Holidays from Chapman Cultural Center and thank you for being an arts and cultural supporter this year! We look forward to continuing the work of our mission in 2023 and even more exciting…

SPARTANBURG — Downtown Spartanburg has a new mural on West Main Street that highlights the importance of mental health. The mural is on the side of Starbucks and is a project that was organized by Spartanburg Area Mental Health…

On Hallowed Ground | Southern Studies Fellowship in Arts and Letters In my backyard, as a little girl in North Carolina, standing solidly alone and strong, was an old woodsy, yet fruitful pecan tree of considerable stature. In the fall,…

Community Grantee Spotlight: Wofford College Studio Art + Spartanburg Opportunity Center This summer, Chapman Cultural Center awarded a community grant to the Wofford College Studio Art Program for their student and faculty project to paint a…