Creative Currents: A Public Art Exhibit on the River Birch Trail

Join PAL on Thursday, May 29th, from 5–7 PM, for the unveiling of Creative Currents—a bold new public art installation that transforms sewer pipes along the River Birch Trail into an unexpected canvas of vibrant expression—sponsored by Spartanburg Water, the SC Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Featuring artwork by local artists Abel Jackson and Shannon Kemp, this exhibit celebrates the health, nature, and community that define Spartanburg. The installations weave artistic creativity into the natural landscape, inviting you to experience the Daniel Morgan Trail System (The Dan) in an entirely new way.

Enjoy an evening of live music from SC artist in residence Kimberly Roberts of the Pantasia Steel Band, local food and drinks, and community connection as we celebrate this exciting addition to Spartanburg’s public art scene.

Learn more about the Public Art on the Trail initiative at: https://www.palspartanburg.org/dan-art

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Getting There

The unveiling takes place at the River Birch Trail entrance behind The Moveable Feast (956 E Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302). Limited parking is available at this entrance. From there, head down the hill and to the right before crossing the Lawson’s Fork Creek metal bridge to reach the exhibit site.

Prefer to walk or bike?

• Start at the River Birch Trailhead behind the old Spartanburg High School tennis courts off Sydnor Rd (220 Sydnor Rd). From there, it’s a scenic one-mile walk across the 100-foot pedestrian bridge to the installation.
• Explore additional trail connections and plan your route at dantrail.com.

See the map below for navigation details!

This project is led by PAL with generous support from:

• South Carolina Arts Commission
• National Endowment of the Arts
• Spartanburg Water
• John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina

And in partnership with:

• City of Spartanburg
• Spartanburg Art Museum
• Wofford College