Friday, Greenville Artisphere started with a bang
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The three-day 22nd annual Artisphere is on the way in downtown Greenville. Some 140 artists were selected from a national pool of applicants to display their works.
The festival is free to the public. Hours are Saturday 10 am-8 pm and Sunday 11 am-6 pm.
TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards, following a #1 ranking in 2024 and top-5 placements in 2025, Greenville Artisphere is consistently ranked among the top fine arts festivals in the nation.
Such ranked artists have commented on the supportive art community in Greenville, which has lured some to actually move here.
Artist Row features more than 17 primary art types, including ceramics, painting, photography, jewelry, glasswork, sculpture, metalwork, fiber art, digital art, drawing, and mixed media, as well as live performances and demos.
The works of Clifton Henri are particularly fascinating. Clifton is a regular at the events. He lives in Chicago.
This major, high-traffic event consistently draws between 70,000 and 90,000 art lovers over its three-day run, according to recent reports.
According to the Post and Courier, Artisphere 2025 generated about $16 million in economic impact for Greenville. Artists generated $2.57 million in sales, with the event directly benefiting local businesses, hotels, and restaurants.
We cannot overlook Chef Michael Sibert, owner of White Wine and Butter of Greer. Sibert is a SC Chef Ambassador and a Food Network featured chef, specializing in a Cajun-Italian fusion.
