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South Carolina State Fair Announces 2023 College Scholarship Recipients
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina State Fair is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first time in more than a decade, the S.C. State Fair increased its total scholarship investment to $500,000 — awarding each recipient with $10,000. In addition, thanks to the[...]
FAAAC to host Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art
Columbia, S.C. – The Friends of African American Art and Culture (FAAAC) presents Conversations with Collectors: The Joys of Collecting Black Art, featuring collectors Patrick Diamond, Dr. Philip Toussaint, and Marjorie Hammock on Thursday, June 1, at the Columbia Museum of Art (CMA). These collectors will share stories about [...]
New York Life Foundation contributes $750K to International African American Museum
Charleston, S.C. — The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the Foundation’s total philanthropic investment to $1 million. This most recent grant will provide $200,000 for museum general operating costs in addition to $550,000 for the Cente[...]
All-New ‘American Jukebox 2’ Celebrates the Hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s
Twenty of the country’s most talented performers will bring hits from the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, and many more to the Charleston Music Hall for one spectacular summertime show. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, “American Jukebox 2” is three shows only on July 8 and July 9. This show features more[...]
Art Blossoms blooms again over Mother’s Day Weekend
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on view Thursday, May 11, through Sunday, May 14. Over four festive days of flowers, fun, and fine art, Art Blossoms showcases a kaleidoscope of fresh floral arrangements — loc[...]
Columbia SC 63, USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research, and Columbia Museum of Art announce partnership
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art (CMA), the USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research (CRC), and Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters have partnered to create the “Our Story Matters Gallery,” opening in August 2023 at the CMA in the space formerly occupied by the museum’s gift shop. Through visual arts [&h[...]
Thunderfest Returns to Irmo
Thunderfest (formerly known as Carolina Shout) is returning to Harbison Theatre. On Saturday, May 6, families of the Midlands are invited out to Midlands Technical College’s Harbison Campus to take part in a afternoon filled with music the whole family can enjoy. Three local artists – The Reggie Sullivan Band, Iliana Rose Salsa Band, and […]
Woman, Life, Freedom event focuses on Iranian women’s rights movement
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art presents Woman, Life, Freedom: An Evening on the Art of Protest, an evening of art and activism in conjunction with the exhibition Reverent Ornament: Art from the Islamic World, on Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Free with membership or admission, the program focuses on [&[...]
SC Philharmonic Presents Finale Of 22|23 Masterworks Series
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Philharmonic presents Titans & Outlaws Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This sixth and final concert of the 22|23 Masterworks Series welcomes the SCP Youth Orchestra to the stage to perform Copland’s “Billy the Kid” side-by-side with the SC Philharmonic. The program closes […]
Art Blossoms blooms again over Mother’s Day Weekend
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Art Blossoms, a beautifully botanical exhibition experience and museum fundraiser on view Thursday, May 11, through Sunday, May 14. Over four festive days of flowers, fun, and fine art, Art Blossoms showcases a kaleidoscope of fresh floral arrangements — loc[...]
Arts & Draughts springs forward to another epic party
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art’s biannual block party Arts & Draughts returns Friday, March 31, from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. This signature Columbia event is a great opportunity to frolic with friends and community creatives while exploring the museum in a party atmosphere. The upcoming Arts & Draughts featur[...]
Ann Holtschlag honored with the CMA’s Craft Leadership Award
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art is proud to have presented the 2022 John Richard Craft Leadership Award to Ann Holtschlag. A committed volunteer and community advocate, Holtschlag epitomizes the values the CMA recognizes each year with the Craft Award. CMA Board President Cathy Love and CMA Executive Director Della[...]
