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 College's downtown campus on Kennedy Street, west on Kennedy to the Grain District, and bordered on its northern edge by the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. 

A “Cultural District” is designated by the South Carolina Legislature as a specific geographical area in a city or town that has a concentration of cultural facilities, activities, and assets. With the help of the Chapman Cultural Center’s Culture Counts initiative which began in 2013, the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District was approved by the City of Spartanburg and South Carolina Arts Commission in 2015.

Learn more about the Spartanburg Downtown Cultural District and explore the city with our interactive map!

Local Events

Oolong Notes

Spartanburg Philharmonic

February 17

ArtWalk

Various Organizations

February 16

Stories of the Black South

Hub City Writers Project + SSFL

February 16

Black Women's Influence

SMC + Southern Studies Fellows

February 20

L&L The Great Train Race

Spartanburg History

February 24

5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

Proud Mary Theatre

February 24 - March 5

Latest News

We're hiring at CCC! Learn more about our open positions here.

Volunteer at Chapman Cultural Center

Chapman Cultural Center is a place to discover, experience, and celebrate the performing and visual arts, science, and history. Volunteers at Chapman Cultural Center assist in the smooth and safe operation of our facility and help ensure it's a welcoming environment for everyone.

We're looking for community members who are dependable, friendly, and eager to share their time with others. 

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