the arts center today

Director Tommye Hurst explains, “Our Board had adopted a simple and focused mission statement for The ARTS Center, so it made a direct road map for me to follow in creating a vibrant ART SCENE in Clemson.” The mission statement to “provide exceptional art education and make art exciting and accessible to the community” is being realized in a number of ways. We provide adult and children education for ages 3-90, a dynamic Summer ART Camp for ages 3-15, teen workshops and classes, and advanced workshops for fine artists. We have created a program, The ARTS Center @, that expands our exhibit space to satellite galleries throughout the area, including Clemson City Hall, Clemson Area Chamber of Commerce, the Clemson Area Transit building, and at Clemson Little Theatre’s Cox Hall Galleries at the Pendleton Playhouse, as well as our exhibit spaces in The Arts Center. The Board created a strategic plan to focus on our mission statement by balancing our work among art and artists, community involvement, membership,  education and financial sustainability. We welcome you to come see us soon and often and find out how you and your family can enjoy all The Arts Center has to offer.