Artisphere Returns in May - Top Greenville SC Events

If you love the arts, music, food and wine, and want to live surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, make your way this coming May to Greenville, South Carolina, where the little mountain town will host the annual Artisphere. At this nationally recognized festival, discover how locals and visitors celebrate the arts in different mediums, including fine arts, performing arts, culinary arts and more - all in one of the best cities to live in South Carolina. 

From May 12th to 14th, Greenville expects tens of thousands of visitors for the event. During the three days, there will be live bands, artists' demonstrations, a culinary arts cafe, and activities for kids. If you like golf, its a good time to explore Greenville SC golf communities. And if you enjoy lifelong learning courses in art, you will learn a lot from the art exhibits coming to South Carolina.

Artisphere's goal is to engage, inspire, and enrich our lives by celebrating the arts. Attractions, exhibitions, and lifelong learning courses during the festival will include:

• An Art Lab with Jewelry Making, Vino and Van Gogh Adult Painting, and a Mini Picasso Painting Class for Kids
• A Culinary Arts Cafe, featuring menu offerings from 8 of Greenville’s favorite restaurants
• The STEAM exhibit, featuring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math displays by students of Clemson University
• Kidsphere, where young budding artists can learn art techniques while making quilts, bird kites, and super hero masks
• Artists Demo Row, featuring regional artists in glassblowing, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, printmaking and more
• And on Friday & Saturday from 1:00 – 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 1:00 – 5 pm, adults can sample great craft beers and wines at the Wine and Craft Beer Experience.

To support this year's event, and to "make the arts accessible to all Greenville residents and visitors from across the region", Artisphere was awarded a $21,159 grant by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) for the 2017 fiscal year. So if you have been to Artisphere in the past, you can expect an even better time during this year's event.

If you’ve never been to one of the best cities to live in South Carolina, Artisphere is the perfect reason to visit this great city tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Greenville is know for its stunning natural beauty, the famous Swamp Rabbit cycling trail and world class Greenville SC golf communities on the fringes of downtown such as The Cliffs Valley, The Cliffs at Mountain Park and The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. If you love golf, you must see The Cliffs. Here one membership gives you access to all seven communities. 

The Cliffs’ suite of amenities for members includes seven clubs, seven nationally recognized golf courses, six wellness centers, boating, watersports, marina, beach club, cycling, paddle sports, tennis complexes, equestrian center, hiking trails, wakeboarding, wine clubs, 50 restaurant and private event venues, an organic farm and more than 4,000 year-round programs and social activities to create timeless experiences. Homes at The Cliffs range in price from $350,000 to $6 million+; homesites, from $125,000. The Cliffs also offers professional and national club memberships.

Having attracted a thriving community of artists, business men and women, restaurateurs, and active retirees, the redeveloped city today is well known for its rich culture and thrilling outdoor sports. If you like hiking in the mountains, white-water rafting, and delicious southern food, then come see some of Greenville’s happiest places to live. 

Beyond the renowned Greenville SC golf communities, historic sites and museums, galleries, and cool venues for arts and entertainment. If you enjoy live shows, throughout the year there are concerts, plays, comedy routines, and local festivals. Also making Greenville one of the best cities to live in South Carolina, are the many ways to continue with your lifelong learning courses, such as fine arts, performing arts, cooking, or beer and wine making. And if you are interested in continuing education, Furman University is in Greenville or Clemson University is just 40 minutes away from downtown Greenville.

Communities in the Upstate are known for their exquisite homes, sparkling lakes, friendly residents, and amenities like tennis, swimming, spas and state-of-the-art wellness centers. If you desire lakeside living, why not tour lakefront homes in the area, as well as golf course homes with spectacular views of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. We suggest you start with the best - The Cliffs. 

Plan your visit during this year's Artisphere event. Contact The Cliffs at 866.411.576 to check on Discovery Package availability.