Greenville’s annual art festival, Artisphere, made a total economic impact of $16 million this year.
The announcement was released July 14. The annual festival took place May 9-11 for its 21st year. The presenting sponsor was Prisma Health.
More than 80,000 attended the festival.
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Here is a breakdown of impact:
- $16 million in total economic impact
- 141 total artists with a combined $2.57 million in sales
- $100,000 donated to the arts in the form of stipends, contributions or non-profit donations
- $1 million donated since Artisphere’s inaugural year in 2005.
Artisphere will next take place May 8-10, 2026.
