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…

Thank you for Supporting the Arts in Spartanburg County! This holiday season, we are truly grateful for the dedication and commitment of our arts and cultural community in Spartanburg County. Thank you to everyone who has supported the artists,…

10+ Can't-Miss Arts & Cultural Holiday Events this Season The holiday season is upon us and there is no shortage of fantastic holiday-themed events happening in Spartanburg this year! Check out just a few upcoming arts and cultural events that…

Performances you don't want to miss Been a while since you've seen a show at CCC? Chapman Cultural Center is home to a wide variety of diverse programming from Theatre, Music, and Dance - to everything in between. Catch up on the latest…

Wofford College and Spartanburg Opportunity Center "Besides brightening a space, art inspires people, conveys messages of hope, unity, and love, in difficult times." Together we give. Supporting #CreativeSpartanburg Save the Date - GivingTuesday…

Save the Date - Mistletoe Market Mayfair Art Studios, a division of Chapman Cultural Center, is hosting the Mistletoe Market on Saturday, December 10th, from 10:00am – 3:00pm. The free event will be held on the first floor of Mayfair Art…

Meet the 2022/2023 Muse Machine Teaching Artists Through Chapman Cultural Center’s Muse Machine program, schools receive three professional performances onsite during the year — one each of music, theatre, and dance. These informal…

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month:Yehimi Cambrón - Now We Thrive | USC Upstate Art Gallery If you haven't had the opportunity to visit the USC Upstate Gallery located inside Chapman Cultural Center, we encourage you to visit and explore…

Supporting local music with a debut album, empowering Black filmmakers, and floating the Pacolet River Chapman Cultural Center is committed to broadening and strengthening Spartanburg’s creative community. One of CCC's major funding…

What's it like to volunteer at the Chapman Cultural Center? Have you seen a show at the Chapman Cultural Center and wondered about those friendly faces you see in the theater, assisting you with all your needs? Many of our volunteers have been…

Chapman Cultural Center Receives Substantial Collection of Renown Contemporary Artist’s Work The Board and Staff of Chapman Cultural Center are delighted and honored to announce a generous gift of artist Carl Plansky’s original work…

Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival A free festival in downtown Spartanburg, the Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival presented by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System will feature live music by local musicians,…

The Spartanburg Photovoice Project This Summer, we were thrilled to partner with Connect Spartanburg and Spartanburg Regional on The Spartanburg Photovoice Project! The Photovoice Project is a visual documentation by Spartanburg County youth…

Chapman Cultural Center Announces Expansion of its Grants and Funding Opportunities Chapman Cultural Center announced the expansion of its various grant programs as of July 1, 2022, including changes to its General Operating Support Grant…

Chapman Cultural Center announced the expansion of its various grants programs as of July 1, 2022, including changes to its General Operating Support Grant application process in order to better serve Spartanburg County’s arts, cultural, and…

Inspiring Hope through Community Partnerships and Public Art Wofford College's Studio Art program was recently awarded a CCC Community Grant to assist in paintng a collection of murals in public spaces of the Spartanburg Opportunity Center.…

Q&A with Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship Awardees We caught up with previous Mary Wheeler Davis scholarship winners, Sarah Hoffman & Mia Easler, to get an update on their artistic careers and how things have been going since receiving the…

Supporting Educators with Arts Training - Muse Machine STEAM Teachers Institute This week, Chapman Cultural Center is leading its 28th year of the Muse Machine STEAM Teachers Institute. The STEAM Institute is a three-hour graduate credit course…

Over 50,000 Spartanburg County Students with in-school performing and creative arts 200 In-School Performances in 52 Spartanburg County Schools, supporting dozens of local performers' careers 10 School Districts with our…

Support Spartanburg's local musicians during Downtown Programming Downtown Programming is underway and we're thrilled to say we're having a successful season of street performances! Since its launch in August 2017, Downtown Programming has…

Announcing the 2022 Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship Award Recipients Chapman Cultural Center is proud to announce it has awarded the annual Mary Wheeler Davis Scholarship to two deserving Spartanburg County students. The scholarship fund is a…

Plan a trip to CCC this Summer With Summer just around the corner, why not take some time to visit the arts and cultural hub of Spartanburg County? Explore thought-provoking exhibits by Spartanburg Art Museum, Artist Guild of Spartanburg, and the…

Summer Camp Season is almost here Time doesn't stop during the summer: Parents still work and kids still play. CCC is a one-stop-shop for exciting summer camps — giving parents the peace of mind that their children will be safe and…

Chapman Cultural Center presents first-ever President’s Choice Youth Art Month Awards For the first time ever, Chapman Cultural Center presented participants of the annual Spartanburg County Youth Art Month Exhibit “President’s…

Chapman Cultural Center awards $539,400 in Grants to Local Arts and Cultural Organizations Chapman Cultural Center is pleased to announce we’ve awarded $539,400 in General Operating Support (GOS) Grants to 11 arts and cultural organizations…