Artisphere returns to downtown Greenville May 8-10

Three-Day Event Showcases Visual, Performing, Culinary Artists

More than 500 local and national artists will line Main Street, between Court and Wardlaw streets, for the 22nd annual Artisphere, presented by Prisma Health. An estimated 80,000 people attended Artisphere in 2025.

The free event runs from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 9 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 10. It will include more than a dozen art mediums, including painting, glass, jewelry, ceramics and metalworks.

“What makes it special for Greenville is we have such a dynamic cultural community, the depth and breadth of the talent in this community is just a reflection of that,” said Artisphere President & CEO Kerry Murphy.

Of the 140 artists selected for Artist Row, 47 are first-time exhibitors, a record high. Nearly 1,100 artists applied, the third highest in the event’s history, and were reviewed by a professional panel of jurors.

“It’s a different panel every year, so that lends itself to the diversity in the artists that are selected from one year to the next,” Murphy added. “It is a blind process, so our panel doesn’t know who is local and who has been on Artist Row before.”

In addition to Artist Row, Artisphere will also feature live music, artist demonstrations and interactive exhibits from creators of all ages.

“Seeing someone blow glass or pull a print or do a live painting or make ceramics, it is a complete immersive experience, to see the process and meet the makers,” said Murphy.

Some downtown roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m., Thursday, May 7 to 11 p.m., Sunday, May 10. Areas impacted:

• Main Street, from Court Street to Wardlaw Street
• Broad Street, from Laurens Street to Falls Street

Augusta Street, from Boggs Street to University Street, will also be closed between 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7 to 11 p.m., Sunday May 10.