Since 1994, The Arts Company has been committed to providing unique gifts and works of art to the Upstate of South Carolina. In late 2010, The Arts Company relocated to the Haywood Mall where we continue to support regional, national, and most importantly local artists. As the number of local artists grew in 2011, we proudly learned of the talents of more individual artists throughout the Upstate.
We are pleased that as a locally-owned business, we have the support of people like you to continue what we love... providing Unique Gifts & Works of Art.
Please keep The Arts Company in mind for your celebrations and needs for gifts and art throughout 2012.
Thank you kindly for your support
of local businesses and the arts,
Jimmy Wooten
The Arts Company Manager
History of The Arts Company
The Arts Company was created in 1994 and opened in Historic Downtown Seneca, South Carolina, by artists Marcia Langston and Terry Culbreath. In 2003, the business was purchased by the present owners, Warren and Adelaide Carpenter. The dream for both owners was the same, to create and maintain a successful business while raising arts awareness in the community.
The Arts Company has offered for sale the works of over 250 artists and craftspeople that live in the United States and Canada, including over 100 of which are native to the Carolinas. The Arts Company strives to support the efforts of American artist and craftspersons.
In November of 2010, The Arts Company relocated to the upper level of the Haywood Mall in Greenville, South Carolina. The 3,000 square foot gallery features unique gifts and works of art created in hand blown glass, stained glass, pottery, carved and turned wood, metal, and jewelry.
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Above: Ribbon Cutting in December 2010
Picture includes: Owner Warren and Adelaide Carpenter, Manager Jimmy and wife Aubrey Wooten, Local Artists: Angela Hendrix, Chris Troy, Mike and Cindy Hart, and Wanda Davis
Warren and Adelaide Carpenter
Store Owners
Warren and Adelaide Carpenter have enjoyed traveling around the United States and visiting art galleries for many years. In 2003, the opportunity arose to buy The Arts Company in Historic Downtown Seneca, South Carolina. Adelaide is a retired elementary Physcial Education teacher and Warren is a homebuilder in the Upstate of South Carolina. An artist since 1999, Warren has a passion for turning wood and displays many wood pieces in the store.
Jimmy Wooten
Store Manager
Jimmy Wooten grew up in Salisbury, North Carolina. After graduating from Appalachian State University in 2006, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina. Here, he met his wife Aubrey. Jimmy and Aubrey married in April 2009. Aubrey is the youngest daughter of owners Warren and Adelaide Carpenter.
In September 2010, Jimmy moved from Charleston to Greenville to begin working at and transitioning the business from the historic district of Seneca to the upper level of the Haywood Mall in Greenville, SC. The store celebrated its one year anniversary at this location in early November 2011.
Jimmy has the appreciation and understanding of what it means for artwork to be handmade. Quality, functionality, and creativity is what stands out to Jimmy working with unique gifts and works of art. As manager, Jimmy is fascinated by the creative process of all of the artists that The Arts Company represents.