FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact Jess Abbott Chief Executive Officer Greenville Center for Creative Arts 864.274.0351 jess@artcentergreenville.org  Remembering Carrie Burns Brown: A Pioneer in the Greenville Arts Community Greenville, South Carolina – April 25, 2024 – The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) mourns the loss of Carrie Burns Brown, a cherished Founder whose pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication transformed the arts landscape in Greenville and beyond. Carrie passed away after a courageous battle with severe COPD, leaving behind a profound legacy that will forev ..read more

In an illuminating conversation with GCCA’s Gallery Director, 2024 Brandon Fellow Kephira Davis provides insight into the Brandon Fellowship at GCCA, the evolution of her art practice, and the profound influence of family on her artwork. As she continues to navigate her Fellowship experience until August, her dedication to authenticity and meaningful storytelling shines through, promising a future in the world of contemporary art. Kephira in studio. Photo credit: Gwinn Davis.    Ben Tarcson, Gallery Director: Kephira, could you provide a snapshot of where you are in regards to your j ..read more

Centre Stage and the Metropolitan Arts Council present “Western Light: Earth, Sky, Water” featuring American landscapes by GCCA’s studio artist, Steve Courchaine. The opening reception will be held at Centre Stage Gallery (501 River Street, Greenville, SC 29601) on Friday, March 8, from 6-8 PM. The show will be available to view until April 26, 2024 during Centre Stage Gallery’s business hours, Tuesday-Friday, 2-5 PM. For over 25 years, artist Steve Courchaine has traveled throughout the American West, collecting reference material with photography and practicing plein air painting. Inspired b ..read more

Cultivating a love of learning in your child enriches their childhood and establishes a foundation for a life rich in exploration and discovery. This guide, courtesy of Greenville’s Center for Creative Arts, offers actionable strategies designed to inspire and sustain your child’s curiosity. Through these methods, you can ensure that the quest for knowledge becomes a pivotal and enduring part of their journey. Leading by Learning Your children look up to you more than anyone else, seeing in you the first and most influential example of how to navigate the world. When you actively pursue your ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greenville Center for Creative Arts Announces Five New Members on the Board of Directors GREENVILLE, SC – Jan. 31, 2024 The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is thrilled to welcome five distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors, each bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion for advancing the arts in the Greenville community. The new members include Bill Stephenson, Mark Colby, Kacee Lominack, Mary Church Cornette, and Dan Helwing. Bill Stephenson, a 1982 graduate of the University of North Carolina in Business Administration, joins GCCA afte ..read more

Entrepreneurship can grant you the flexibility that you need to balance your career and your personal life. If you’ve always had a creative streak, this could be the perfect time to launch a business centered around your art! Today, Greenville Center for Creative Arts shares some tips from Anya with Fitkids to help you formally establish your business, create a multi-purpose office, and assemble a stellar portfolio – all while preserving your work/life balance.   1. Legally Establish Your Business Once you’ve created a business plan, determined your specific offerings, and opened a bank ..read more

In an era where rapid changes and constant stimulation are the norms, it becomes increasingly important to focus on fostering a harmonious balance in our children’s lives. This balance, a blend of joy and mindfulness, is essential for their overall development and well-being. The Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) discusses eight strategies designed to enrich the lives of children with activities that are both enjoyable and nurturing for their mental and physical growth. Establish a Regular Sleep Schedule Implementing a regular sleep schedule is more than just a routine; it’s a found ..read more

Greenville, SC – Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) is excited to announce the opening of their Main Gallery exhibition, Pent Up Pink by Fleming Markel. GCCA will hold the opening reception on Friday, December 1st from 6-9 PM and continues on display until Wednesday, January 24th, 2024. During the opening reception CEO, Jess Burgess, will give opening remarks for the exhibition. GCCA’s Main Gallery exhibition Pent Up Pink is generously supported by media sponsor TOWN. “Pent Up Pink” features a solo exhibition showcasing the artwork of local Greenville artist, Fleming Markel. Markel’s s ..read more

Greenville, SC – GCCA will open a new Community Gallery exhibition, “Mono No Aware”, on First Friday, November 3rd from 6-9pm. ‘Mono No Aware,’ is a Japanese term meaning “beauty tinged with sadness.” More specifically, the term alludes to the bittersweet awareness that all things inevitably change form or come to an end. Both a deep ache and a deep appreciation accompany this awareness. In “Mono No Aware,” exhibiting artist Leigh Mitchell presents over 30 black & white photographs inspired by the ephemeral nature of things and relating to ideas of impermanence, reverence, beauty, and loss ..read more

In an illuminating conversation with GCCA’s Gallery Director, 2024 Brandon Fellow Kephira Davis provides insight into the Brandon Fellowship at GCCA, the evolution of her art practice, and the profound influence of family on her artwork. As she continues to navigate her Fellowship experience until August, her dedication to authenticity and meaningful storytelling shines through, promising a future in the world of contemporary art. Kephira in studio. Photo credit: Gwinn Davis.    Ben Tarcson, Gallery Director: Kephira, could you provide a snapshot of where you are in regards to your j ..read more