Staff Report //March 24, 2021//
A year after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on the annual event, local artists and businesses will once again showcase their wares during Artista Vista, to be held April 16-18.
Artista Vista will feature both online and in-person events in the Congaree Vista, including an art gallery crawl, performances by the South Carolina Philharmonic, Columbia City Ballet and ColaJazz, and an online paper lantern workshop.
“Creativity drives The Vista, and over the past year our business-owners have drawn on that creativity to overcome challenges presented by COVID-19,” Abby Anderson, executive director of the Congaree Vista Guild, said in a news release. “We are thrilled to offer a fresh take on Artista Vista that celebrates our artistic roots while protecting the community’s health and safety.”
Social distancing and mask wearing will be required at all in-person events.
Events include: