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154 West Main Street
Spartanburg, SC

A virtual museum space to browse at any time / William H. Johnson (1901–1970),Boats in the Harbor, Kerteminde, Circa 1930–1931, On view at TJC Gallery

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TJC's hometown exhibition space rotates showings every three months

TJC Gallery in Spartanburg, SC

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FAR OUT on view from October 1, 2025 to January 3, 2026 / Join TJC for FAR OUT, an out-of-this-universe exhibit!

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Coming soon to The Art Institute of Chicago, see Elizabeth Catlett's War Worker in Elizabeth Catlett: “A Black Revolutionary Artist and All That It Implies.” / Much more than a physical place, TJC seeks to be a presence in American art, prioritizing access over location.

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TJC's holdings can be viewed at partner institutions worldwide / Photo Courtesy of the Crocker Art Museum

Current Works on Loan

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Companion publications provide scholarly interpretation and serve as a permanent record of the collection’s traveling exhibitions / Alice Ravenel Huger Smith (1876–1958), The Moon in the Mist, Published in Scenic Impressions: Southern Interpretations

TJC Catalogued Exhibitions

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View a selection of forty TJC-curated modern masterpieces at the AC Hotel Spartanburg / AC Hotel Exterior

The Art of Black Mountain College

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Browse our Directory of Southern Women Artists / Mildred Thompson (1936–2003), String Theory XI,1999, On view at TJC Gallery

 Honoring Female Creators

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    What is
    The Johnson Collection?

    Through its exhibitions, loans, publications, and institutional partnerships, The Johnson Collection seeks to illuminate the rich history and diverse cultures of the American South. With holdings that offer an extensive survey of artistic activity from the late eighteenth century to the present day, the collection works to advance interest in the dynamic role that the art of the South plays in the larger context of American art. Located in Spartanburg, The Johnson Collection is the recipient of the Governor’s Award for the Arts, South Carolina’s highest honor in the field.

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    Art of the American South
    Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, The Johnson Collection (TJC) offers an extensive survey of artistic activity in the American South from the late eighteenth century to the present day.
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    By sharing the art it stewards through exhibitions and publications, The Johnson Collection (TJC) seeks to advance appreciation of Southern art, in the region and beyond.

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