Taiyo as Mercury Upstairs Artspace is proud to present Private Domain, an exhibition of new work by Virginia Derryberry, on view from March 8 through April 10, 2026. The contemporary art gallery is located at 49 S. Trade St., Tryon, NC.  Featuring large-scale narrative figure paintings, the exhibition will explore themes of duality, transformation, and human complexity through imagery drawn from alchemy, mythology, and contemporary life. An opening reception will be held on S

Upstairs Artspace is pleased to announce the promotion of Megan Allen to Gallery Assistant. After interning the past year at the contemporary non-profit art gallery in Tryon, Allen has stepped into her new role, and serves as a welcoming and knowledgeable presence for artists, collectors, and visitors. “My academic training, paired with hands-on experience at Upstairs Artspace, has given me a strong understanding of both the creative and professional aspects of the art w

On July 29, Upstairs Artspace received a long-awaited new HVAC system.Thanks to Thomas Mechanical of Laurens, SC for the delivery and...

Eldred Hudson will lead the Aug. 27 art crit class. Have you ever wondered what goes on in an art critique class?  Wonder no more and...

Joyful Seeker, 24x48, Oil on wood Walter Gurbo to exhibit recent work at Upstairs Artspace Walter Gurbo is probably best known for his...

Mushroom Bowl Since an early age, art making has been a huge part of who I am. Growing up in a home with a designated ‘art room’ full of...

A Fail Safe Way to Navigate Dating Apps in 2025,  Mixed media, 22"x30", unframed Reflections on Teaching and Making  I never wanted to be...

Solastalgia 10, Mixed Media on Pastel Board, 8”x8”, unframed Solastalgia Series The term solastalgia describes the emotional distress...

For the record, 5’ tall 22” wide and 12” deep For nearly two decades, I have worked at the intersection of education and creation,...

Currents, Digital Collage, 2023, 20x16 I strongly believe that conceptual studio art plays a crucial role in teaching students creative...

Contemplative. Nature. 46”x48”, oil on canvas, 2025 Human. Nature. Whether consciously or subconsciously, the innate drive to “make our...

Parable of the Land 2: Supposition, 17x22in, ripped and wrinkled digital prints, sheet steel, magnets, 2025 What is it like to balance...

Seven Centuries of Verse, 8.5 x 5.5 inches (closed);  8.5 x 32 inches (open), Gouache on watercolor paper, Accordion book with text, made...

30 Hour Painting of Alex, Pen and Acrylic Paint, 5 ft x 5 ft Teaching art is not arbitrary or self indulgent, but is an important act. I...

Pan and His Pipes, Oil on Panel, 15" x 24" This series of paintings chronicles the career of a powerful individual, who ultimately uses...

Churning, Screenprint on paper and collage, 20x16", 2023 Art as Transformation, Teaching as Practice  I teach art because it changes...

Turtle Medicine Woman, Mixed media and found objects I create figures inspired by stories, myths, and my  imagination; placing my...

Upstairs Artspace’s Makers & Mentors show to celebrate arts educators Upstairs Artspace, Tryon's nonprofit contemporary art gallery, is...

TRYON, NC — Upstairs Artspace invites the public to a special Art Talk with renowned feminist artist Margaret Curtis on Sunday, June 15,...

Pink Stripe, 2021, Oil on Panel, 48x72 in Upstairs Artspace is thrilled to present This Is How It Happened , a solo exhibition by admired...