Former milltown Greenville, S.C., has been rejuvenated by a thriving cultural scene; average home prices have risen over 20% in the past three years “The artsy vibe took root in 2005 with an annual, three-day festival called Artisphere, says Alan Ethridge, executive director of Greenville’s Metropolitan Arts Council, which now has an annual budget of...
Leo Twiggs Receives Two Prestigious Awards Hampton III Gallery congratulates resident artist, Leo Twiggs on receiving the Order of the Palmetto and Second Elizabeth O’Neal Verner Award.  Link to interview of Leo Twiggs by Walter Edgar Leo Twiggs paintings Hampton III Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 1- 5 PM Saturday: 10 – 5...
Greenville Journal | March 29, 2017 | Cindy Landrum If Greenville’s Metropolitan Arts Council were a singer, reviewers would have noted that the nonprofit hit all the high notes in 2016. Last year, MAC, which provides support for Greenville’s arts organizations and artists, set a record for grant funding. MAC distributed $435,663 for 78 projects,...
League Academy Magnet Coordinator Elaine Donnan received the Metropolitan Arts Council Carl R. Blair Award for Commitment to Arts Education. League Academy Principal Mary Leslie Anderson said, “Elaine Donnan is one of the most valuable assets to the League Academy community. She is and has been dedicated to the integration of the arts and arts...
MAC provided $2M in arts support in 2015 MAC provided $2M in arts support in 2015 If Greenville’s Metropolitan Arts Council were a musician, reviewers would say it hit all the high notes in 2015. The nonprofit organization’s support for area artists topped $2 million for the second year in a row, thanks to more...