Greenville, South Carolina is one of my favorite cities in the world. This is largely due to vast amount of food, art, and music that this beautiful city has to offer. Every year, Greenville holds a festival called Artisphere that brings all my favorite activities together in one glorious weekend-long showcase of the best that the Upstate has to offer. This year, Artisphere will be taking place May 11th– 13th. Here are some of the incredible activities you can expect to happen during Artisphere, all of which can be found on Artisphere’s website.
Art
The festival is called ARTisphere, so of course we must start by talking about some of the unbelievable artist that will be present at the festival.
The amazingly talented Brian Olsen will be doing a live painting every day of the festival. If you have never seen an artist do a painting live, it is actually one of the most incredible things you will ever see. As mesmerizing as it is, talent like this is the type of thing that makes me significantly less proud of my Pictionary skills. To make sure you do not miss any of Mr. Olsen’s performances make sure you check out the Artisphere performing art’s schedule.
Artisphere 2018 will be home to seemingly countless artist including: visual artist, performing artist, and even culinary artist. Some of these artists include: Kent Ambler, Will Armstrong, Amanda Bennett, and so many more which can be found in Artisphere’s list of visual artist. One of my personal favorites is Kent Ambler who does a lot of print work. You can find a video of him completing one of his miraculous works of art by clicking on his name above. Make sure not to miss out on this incredible talent and hey, maybe this is when you will finally get that massive self-portrait of you riding a horse into battle to go above your fire place that you have always wanted… or is that just me?
With over 25 years of legal experience, Paul Hammack provides his clients with a level of trial expertise and strategic insight rarely found in personal injury litigation. Having spent the first eight years of his career working within major insurance defense firms across Georgia and South Carolina, Paul gained an intimate understanding of the “other side’s” playbook. This insurance industry background serves as a unique differentiator for his clients; he knows exactly how insurance carriers evaluate risk and what motivates them to pay top dollar for a claim.
In 2008, Paul founded Hammack Law Firm to move away from the “plaintiff mill” model and focus on building personal relationships with those he represents. As a seasoned litigator, he has tried dozens of first-chair cases to verdict, specializing in high-stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries and complex truck accidents. His dual-state practice allows him to provide aggressive representation across both South Carolina and Georgia, ensuring victims of negligence receive the maximum financial compensation possible regardless of which side of the state line the accident occurred.
Paul’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his record of significant achievements, including a $10 million tractor-trailer wrongful death settlement and a $3.9 million moped-versus-truck recovery. His credentials and bar admissions in both South Carolina and Georgia underscore his deep roots in the regional legal community. Beyond the courtroom, Paul is a dedicated advocate for his local community, contributing his time and resources to organizations such as the United Way, Red Cross, and Hands On Greenville, all while working to make South Carolina a safer place for everyone.
