Exhibits & Demos

From live demonstrations to immersive exhibitions, experience a behind-the-scenes look at how art is made. Meet working artists, discover new materials and methods, and deepen your appreciation for the skill and imagination behind each piece.

“Hope Forward” Community Mural

Add your mark and help create a shared work of art that reflects resilience, connection, and hope.

Art in the Open

Art in the Open invites guests to experience creativity in an outdoor setting.

Art of Healthy Living

The Art of Healthy Living is an engaging, interactive experience designed to educate children and families about health sciences and the importance of maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle.

Artists of the Upstate

The Artists of the Upstate Exhibit Juried Exhibition recognizes the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by those living in the Upstate region. The accepted artists will be featured at the 2026 festival.

Arts & Drafts

Grab a tasty craft beer on one side of Broad and watch as artists of multiple disciplines enliven the other side with live demos.

Birdhouse Building

This hands-on activity encourages creativity and environmental awareness, while also offering a fun and interactive experience for families attending the exhibition.

Bloom & Create

This year, kids can craft their own vibrant pipe cleaner flower bouquets with The Children’s Museum at Artisphere.

Demo Row

If you find yourself wondering “How did they do it?” then you won’t want to skip past Demo Row. Watch expert artists at work as they create handcrafted goods.

Fiercely Forward

Join Clemson at our 13th annual Artisphere exhibit, and experience what drives our University and inspires our people.

Fine Arts Center Exhibition

This exhibit showcases talented young artists and teachers from the Fine Arts Center of Greenville.

Kidsphere

Join us for Arts & Crafts activities with ReCraft Creative Reuse Center throughout the festival.

Life Imitates Art

Join adidas to create a community paint by number mural.

SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities

Location: Main Street in front of Grill Marks Drop in to learn more about the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, which is located just across the Reedy River from you!

Shape & Create

Creativity is for everyone. Furman’s M.A. in Strategic Design invites you to imagine and create together using simple shapes and big ideas. This inclusive activity welcomes all skill levels—design your own geometric scene solo or collaboratively. Take it home or leave it to inspire others.