IRMO – Several talented students from Lexington-Richland School District Five earned accolades in the South Carolina State Fair Art contest, showcasing their skills across various categories such as Two-Dimensional Art, Three-Dimensional Art, and Photography. The competition was open to South Carolina residents in grades K-12 from public, private, and homeContinue Reading
SOTA Art Gallery in Cayce, SC, will be hosting a weeklong celebration in honor of Bob Ross’s birthday starting October 29, his actual birth date. The event runs daily from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., from October 29 through November 2. Attendees can learn the iconic Wet-on-Wet oil painting techniqueContinue Reading
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Kinsleigh Ringus of Lexington High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of SouthContinue Reading
The South Carolina State Museum has proudly acquired the Matriarchs of the Lowcountry portrait series by artist and storyteller Natalie Daise. Renowned for her role in the Nickelodeon series Gullah Gullah Island, Daise created these portraits to honor six Black women who have been pivotal in preserving and promoting GullahContinue Reading
Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, music, food, and community at the Columbia International Festival! This exciting event brings together people from all walks of life to showcase the rich tapestry of diversity that makes South Carolina such a special place. Here’s what you can expect: Date: Saturday,Continue Reading
Crooked Creek Art League’s regular meeting on November 20 will feature How to Photograph Your Artwork with presenter Rick Rhodes. Guests are welcome to attend. The meeting at Crooked Creek Park will begin with refreshments at 5:30 pm followed by the business session and presentation at 6 pm. Rhodes isContinue Reading
The Columbia Museum of Art has announced Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, an exhibition showcasing the work of fashion designer and Midlands native Sergio Hudson, on view from November 18 – June 30. Organized by the CMA in partnership with Sergio Hudson Collections, LLC and community curator Megan PinckneyContinue Reading
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Allie Wetmore of Chapin High School, as the Second District of South Carolina’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner. “The Congressional Art Competition is a way to recognize the talent of young artists in the Second Congressional District of South Carolina and acrossContinue Reading
Tickets are now on sale for 52 Windows: An Evening of Art to Benefit Mirci. 52 Windows will be held from 6 – 9 pm May 18 at 701 Whaley. It features more than 100 original works of art up for auction. The event’s 10 featured artists include Ann Anrrich,Continue Reading
A Biblically themed watercolor and the work of artist Paul Turnbaugh By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love art; always have. No, I’m not an artist in terms of design and visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpting) by any stretch, though as a kid I was told I had some sortContinue Reading
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard (AITY) will welcome around eighty artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will be held November 20 from noon to 4 pm with art, food and live entertainment. AITY held the firstContinue Reading