Newberry Arts Center

Newberry Arts Center is a visual arts program in Newberry, SC, operating as a division of the City’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department. Established in 2014, the center offers classes and workshops for artists of all ages and experience levels. It serves the local community by providing quality educational arts experiences, supporting working artists, and fostering local economic growth. The center also hosts the SC Clay Conference, an annual event for clay enthusiasts that includes the SC ClayCon Annual Pottery Sale, one of the largest pottery sales in SC. The business holds a rating of 4.90 based on customer reviews.

The center moved to its new location at 1716 Main Street in Newberry at the end of 2025. It is supported by CREATE Newberry, Inc., a non-profit organization chartered under section 501(c)(3) of federal tax law. Donations made through this entity are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The center’s mission includes creating appreciative current and future art patrons by involving the diverse population and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. A testimonial describes the center as a no-fault zone where creative endeavors are treated as learning experiences rather than mistakes. The center also provides scholarships and currently has summer art camp registration open.

The location sits on Main Street, about a tenth of a mile from the Main Street Historic District. It is located approximately a fifth of a mile from The Ritz Theater. The Newberry County Treasurers Office and Boundary Street Elementary School are both about three-tenths of a mile away, as is Astwood Park.

The center is known for its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. It stands as a dedicated space for local art education and community engagement in Newberry.

Newberry Arts Center combines a long-standing commitment to local art education with a welcoming environment for residents of all skill levels in Newberry, SC.