Village of West Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville Center for Creative Arts

Cultural Venue
Event Venue
Shopping
4.6(40)

Known For

  • "First Friday" open studios event
  • "Indigo – Seed to Dye" class
  • "Pendant making" jewelry classes
  • "Intro to color pencil" workshop

Insider Tips

Best Time

First Friday evenings for lively open studios; weekday afternoons for quiet gallery browsing.

Ideal For

Hands-on art classesFamily outings with kidsMeeting local artistsCreative inspiration walks

Pro Tip

Arrive early on First Fridays for easier parking and more time to chat with resident artists before crowds build.

Editorial Review

Step inside the Greenville Center for Creative Arts and you're greeted by a flood of natural light streaming through soaring windows, illuminating exposed brick and industrial beams—a nod to its historic Brandon Mill roots. This isn’t just a gallery; it’s a living, breathing hub where paint-spattered easels stand beside tables of budding silversmiths and sketch artists. On First Fridays, the place comes alive with energy—residents and newcomers mingle over wine, wandering from open studios to children’s art corners. Here, you don’t just view art; you witness its making, guided by welcoming local artists eager to share their craft. The center is both anchor and catalyst for Greenville’s arts district, cultivating talent from all backgrounds and ages. Locals treat it as a creative playground or second studio, while visitors catch a rare glimpse into the region’s vibrant artistic pulse. GCCA bridges generations and communities—a place where inspiration is contagious and the boundary between artist and audience blurs.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 864-735-3948

Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9AM - 5PM
  • Wednesday: 9AM - 5PM
  • Thursday: 9AM - 5PM
  • Friday: 9AM - 5PM
  • Saturday: 11AM - 3PM

Frontier Insights

Acclaimed spot with broad recognition

Popular with couples and families

Popular With

CouplesFamilies

Tourist Awareness

LevelLow

TripAdvisor: #45 of 173 things to do in Greenville

Data confidence: high(5 sources)
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