Photos: Artisphere celebrating 20th anniversary, see archive images of Greenville art fest

Samples of the 2015 Artisphere visual artists work was on display as executive director Kerry Murphy announced the 2015 event during a press conference at The Peace Center Monday, February 23, 2015.

Artisphere 2015

The 2015 Artisphere Art Festival kicks off in downtown Greenville on Friday, May 8, 2015.

The 2015 Artisphere Art Festival continues in downtown Greenville on Saturday, May 8, 2015.

Derek Watson of Simpsonville lifts his son Ries, 12, on his shoulders to add a piece to a community sculpture during Artisphere in downtown Greenville on Friday, May 13, 2016.

Roxanne Reynolds of Atlanta laughs as a woman pretending to be a statue blows her a kiss during Artisphere in downtown Greenville on Friday, May 13, 2016.

Ryan Gothrop gives a glass blowing demonstration during Artisphere in downtown Greenville on Friday, May 13, 2016.

Lauren Hightower and Kait Graber with Maya Movement Arts give Kina Wilson of Charlotte an aerial arts demonstration during Artisphere in downtown Greenville on Friday, May 13, 2016.

William Pool, 10, plays a virtual reality game at Clemson's STEAM exhibit on the first day of Artisphere in downtown Greenville on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Gavin Stewart, 10, learns how to create a pot with the help of Mark Batory during Artisphere on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Erin "the Granite Goddess" Schmidt holds a pose on Main Street during Artisphere on Friday, May 12, 2017.

An artist performs on the corner of Main Street and Falls Park Drive in Greenville during Artisphere on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Nathan Kepner, of New Orleans, performs on Main Street in downtown Greenville during Artisphere on Saturday, May 13, 2017.

Artisphere 2017 is set for May 12-14

Street performers and parades are part of Artisphere presented by TD Bank, going on May 11-13.

Keith Kaplin and Alyssa Morar with Cirque Motion walk down Main Street during Artisphere on Friday, May 11, 2018.

Despite the rainy weather people came to enjoy the art, crafts, shows and more at Artisphere in Greenville on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Despite the rainy weather people came to enjoy the art, crafts, shows and more at Artisphere in Greenville on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Despite the rainy weather people came to enjoy the art, crafts, shows and more at Artisphere in Greenville on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Mollie Craig, 3, plays with the movable blocks during Artisphere on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

Artist Michelle Jardines enjoys some time with her family during Artisphere on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

This was the scene at Artisphere 2022 in downtown Greenville on May 7, 2022.

Emily Hunt takes in the STEAM exhibit creating a little pottery. This was the scene at Artisphere 2022 in downtown Greenville on May 7, 2022.

Artisphere 2023 in downtown Greenville showcased music and artists in the city's downtown area. This is Artisphere on May 13, 2023. This is art by Nolan Prohaska.

Melanie Tompkins works on a piece of pottery at Artisphere 2022 in downtown Greenville on May 7, 2022.

Artisphere 2023 in downtown Greenville showcased music and artists in the city's downtown area. This is Artisphere on May 13, 2023. This is wood art by Adam Crowell. Crowell plays for guests on one of his wood art pieces.

Artisphere 2023 in downtown Greenville showcased music and artists in the city's downtown area. This is Artisphere on May 13, 2023. This is art by Nolan Prohaska.

Artisphere 2023 in downtown Greenville showcased music and artists in the city's downtown area. This is Artisphere on May 13, 2023.

Artrisphere's glowing national profile helping to raise Greenville's. Ariana Hines, 10, pretends to be a news caster at the WYFF's booth.

Arts festival to return next year. Cool Jazz: Sharon LaMotte and The Bill Gerhardt Quartet play for the crowd at Artisphere. On stage, Sharon LaMotte, Sonny Thornton, Aimee Sullivan and Mike Holstein. This photo was taken on April 25, 2005.

Artist at work: Elizabeth Mazyck, a fourth-generation sweetgrass basketmaker from Mount Pleasant works at Artisphere April 25, 2005.

Artrisphere's glowing national profile helping to raise Greenville's. Ryan Calloway of Creative Ironworks shapes hot mental into art his Greenville Studio. Callaway is among those demonstrating a craft at Artisphere this year. This photo is dated from May 11, 2012.