For more than 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss GeiselContinue Reading
Artist Lindsay Radford Wiggins’ show, Stardust, will be featured at the hallway gallery at 701 Whaley Street in Columbia July 10 – August 27. The public is invited to view the artwork and meet the artist, as well as buy original works and prints during a reception on July 10Continue Reading
Lexington and Richland County have joined efforts and are now hosting the annual Ag + Art Tour together June 11 – 12. The Ag + Art tour is part of a larger effort by Clemson University Extension.The Lexington County tour will feature six sites and Richland County has 11 sitesContinue Reading
When an unknown piece by an old master suddenly appears, the art world gets very excited. Imagine, then, a recognized artist who has been holding back some of his best work for more than the last half-century. That’s precisely what Columbia, South Carolina, native Campbell Frost has done. Until veryContinue Reading
This First Friday, September 3rd, the Rob Shaw Gallery and Framing is hosting an opening reception from 6-9 PM of new works by Kim Oakley Case and Will South. Kim Oakley Case is a visual artist focusing on fine art portrait photography. Hallmarks of her work are richness and whimsy.Continue Reading
A review of artist Dawn Buskard Faber’s “Love Lifted Me” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Art is a journey. Sounds vague, even cliché. But it’s true. And like music and poetry, visual physical hand-formed works of art are also subjective in terms of their sensory appeal. Though the clearly masterfulContinue Reading
Richland County Stormwater Management is partnering with Columbia Water, One Columbia and a local artist on a storm drain public art project. The art project is part of the “Drains Aren’t Dumps” storm drain marking campaign that kicked off July 12. The campaign will bring attention to the harmful effectsContinue Reading
Dreher Island State Park will be the site of the 6th annual Paddle Bender event this Saturday, June 1, and local sculptor has donated two special prizes. The event is a fundraiser for wildlife rehabilitation with PAWS Animal Wildlife Sanctuary the recipient this year. Some of the permanent wildlife patientsContinue Reading
The State Museum has announced the “Best in Show” awards, selected from the new 30th Anniversary Juried Art Exhibit, now open in the Lipscomb Art Gallery. The exhibit is comprised of more than 60 pieces of work selected by previous State Museum Art Curators. Artists from all over South CarolinaContinue Reading