Ben Tarcson

Gallery Director
ben@artcentergreenville.org
864.274.0354

Ben is a dedicated arts professional with a passion for visual storytelling. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Painting and a minor in History from Allegheny College.

With over nine years of experience in visual art exhibition management and nonprofit administration, Ben has spent the past seven years playing an integral role in the success of the Greenville Center for Creative Arts. During his tenure, he has overseen, installed, and collaborated on more than 80 art exhibitions across GCCA’s Main and Community Galleries, featuring artists from Greenville, SC, and across the United States.

Beyond exhibition management, Ben is deeply involved in shaping GCCA’s arts programming. He leads the exhibition proposal review process, overseeing the committees that select each season’s exhibitions. Additionally, he manages the esteemed Brandon Fellowship program, furthering GCCA’s mission to support emerging artists. His expertise spans contemporary art direction and design, creative writing, and program management, making him an invaluable leader within the organization. With a discerning eye and a steadfast commitment to fostering the arts in Greenville, Ben continues to create meaningful opportunities for artists and audiences alike.