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A GIF showing attendees and artworks at the FOUP event.

This year’s FOUP winners were announced during a celebration on Saturday, June 14.

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In just 24 hours, 100+ local artists created original works for Flat Out Under Pressure (FOUP), a one-of-a-kind juried competition blending the visual arts and environmentally-friendly practices.

The eight winners, announced during last weekend’s reception and awards ceremony at the Metropolitan Arts Council, earned cash prizes and the opportunity to display their work on downtown recycling bins. Psst... The new art will be installed by March 2026.

Where to admire the art

To support FOUP artists and see what they created in record time, you can:

  • Visit the MAC Gallery now through Friday, July 11 to view the exhibition and purchase art. Admission is free.
  • Stroll through downtown to admire art on recycling bins from last year’s winners. Hint: Start at Fluor Field and head toward Mast General Store.
  • Post photos on social media + tag the artists and @macartscouncil.

Bonus: Join MAC’s scavenger hunt — instructions are in the gallery — for a chance to win $300 toward an art purchase.

Things to know if you go:

  • Experience: See Flat Out Under Pressure artworks at MAC and around downtown Greenville
  • Price: Free
  • Website: Flat Out Under Pressure
  • Address: 16 Augusta St., Greenville + various downtown locations
  • Hours: Gallery open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Social: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

Meet this year’s winners

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