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Visit The HubExciting fellowship opportunity for Greenville-based artists
June 1, 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, July 7, 2023 It’s that time again, and The Hub is here for it. Greenville Center for Creative Arts is seeking artists to apply for the exciting 2023/2024 Brandon Fellowship, a high-profile, 12-month program from September 2023 to August 2024 that aims to develop three emerging artists between the ages of 21-30 who represent […]
Exciting fellowship opportunity for Greenville-based artists: Full Article on The HubBig statements from small embellishments
May 31, 2023
McKissick Museum celebrates needlework in new exhibition More than a required skill for girls and women in the 19th century, hand sewing was an act of creative expression. From functional household textiles, to clothing, to home décor accents, small embellishments made a big statement as an indicator of women’s artistry and imagination. The University of […]
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