Art Studios

ART STUDIOS FOR RENT:

We have two studios that will be available very soon!

Become an artist in residence at the City of Greer Center for the Arts! Studio spaces range from 95 to 160 square-feet, are climate controlled and offer 24-hour key card access. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rotating on-site exhibit area, access to a breakroom-kitchen and a co-op of artists to work with. Monthly rent ranges from $75 to $145, depending on studio size. Leases are on a 6-month basis. Please email applications to artscouncil@cityofgreer.org by end of day on September 8, 2023.

The Greer Center for the Arts is a multi-purpose Arts facility, featuring seven art studios for working artists.

Meet the Resident Artists

Marcee Musgrove

Marcee Musgrove

Painter,  Studio 2

Marcee Musgrove is an Impressionist, Abstract Artist working with Acrylic medium and sometimes mixed media such as Inks, papers and charcoal. Texture is always incorporated within the creations, pulling you in and wanting to touch and connect to the piece. After yet another practical, she made the decision to take on chance and on her own creativity and become a full time artist. Many teachers and mentors later she is still going strong and loving the joy and challenges of creating one of a kind pieces.

I hope you FEEL the emotions evoked from each piece and something unique within that is just for you.

Jennie Kim

Jennie Kim

Painter & Illustrator,  Studio 3

Jennie is an artist and children's book illustrator who works in Asian black ink, colored pencils, watercolors, and acrylic paint. She majored in literature writing in college and is especially interested in fairy tales and poetry. She is also interested in conceptualizing Buddhist Zen and traditional oriental philosophy in her paintings.

When Jennie was young, she really liked reading books and drawing. It was her small happiness. Her parents were Cloisonné artists so she began making little Cloisonné artworks at a young age. Now, Jennie is an initiate of Cloisoo and the owner of Cloisoo USA. She is busy but always tries to keep herself peaceful by going to the mountain and drinking Korean traditional tea. She wants to show small, beautiful things she feels to many children through writing and painting.

Angie Bryant

Angie Bryant

Painter, Studio 5

Angie was born in Seneca, SC, but she and her husband, Cevin, have called the Greer area home for the last 26 years. She is the mother of 3. Angie is now an empty nester and enjoys spending her time rediscovering her love of painting. 

A graduate of Lander University, Angie has spent most of her life in education. While her own children were young, she taught K4 for 9 years at Memorial United Methodist Church In 2006, Angie returned to the art room full time. She was the art teacher at Skyland Elementary for many years and was awarded Skyland’s Teacher of the Year in 2014. Angie was chosen as a grant recipient of the Greer Education Foundation in both 2015 and 2016. 

Angie is the former owner of Aerie Lane Greer, a craft workshop and event space. Since closing her business, Angie has spent her time focusing on her own creations. 

ShAy Black

ShAy Black

Painter, Studio 6

ShAy is a visual artist and poet who stands for justice for all. Her artwork explores black people and the marks they make on the world, how they are respected as people, and the beauty they bring into the world. ShAy has been interested in black art since her journey as an artist began in 2004. She uses her voice, through her paintings for men and women of color in a world that doesn’t share the spectrum of equity or equality across the board.

ShAy’s paintings are very specific to what’s going in the world. She is not interested in just producing a pretty picture, instead wanting to create honest dialogue and emotions. The vulnerability in ShAy’s paintings are always in the eyes; They speak volumes and create uncomfortable emotions. Her process revolves around emotions in the fear of losing another black son in a sometimes unsympathetic world.

ShAy’s work centers on a common theme: black strength and hope. The paintings here represent her ideal of men and women of color fighting for justice, strength, solidarity, and injustice. These images were created while serving her last tour overseas with the United States Army. Her voice while serving is sometimes limited but her paintings give her the freedom to speak her truth. The flow in her content is very upfront and intentional. ShAy chooses to make this type of work because if not her, then who?

Blaine Owens

Blaine Owens

Photographer, Studio 7

Blaine Owens was born and raised in Greenville. He is a professional photographer with over 30 years of experience. As a member of the South Carolina Professional Photographer’s Association, he has won multiple awards for both his portrait and his landscape images. He is a recipient of The Masterpiece Award, the highest award presented by the Fujifilm Corporation. Blaine markets his work as wall décor. His work has been purchased by hundreds of homeowners and his images also adorn the walls of  many local businesses, international corporations, and government agencies.

 Visit Blaine's website