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Saturday April 04-18

POSTPONED: Art Class: Mosaics

Saturdays, April 4, 11, and 18 | 10:00 a.m. – Noon

In this three-part class, learn the process of making a mosaic from planning a design to using glass and tile-cutting tools, grouting, and cleaning your completed work. Plus, get tips for a more creative mosaic.
Friday April 17

7:00 pm

POSTPONED: Baker & Baker presents John, Joel, and Noel: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel

Friday, April 17 | Doors 6:30 p.m. | Concert 7:00 p.m.

Piano man and artistic director Noel Freidline is joined by a seven-piece band — including vocalists Maria Howell (The Color Purple, Hunger Games, Hidden Figures) and Adam McKnight (Elton John’s vocal arranger for a decade), saxophonist Juan Rollan, and guitarist James Hogan — as they weave in and out of reinterpretations of such classics as “New York State of Mind,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Only the Good Die Young,” and “Rocket Man.” You won’t be required to sing along, but it certainly won’t be discouraged!
Monday April 20-27

POSTPONED: Art Class: Insect Pinning

Mondays, April 20 and 27 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In this two-part class, learn how to preserve and display your very own unique piece of insect art with real and ethically sourced butterflies and moths. Ages 15 and up. All materials and supplies provided. Taught by local artist and Looking Glass Insects creator Jesse Cody.
Sunday April 26

12:00 pm

POSTPONED: Greater Columbia Record Fair

That’s right! The Greater Columbia Record Fair is back at the Columbia Museum Art for the 13th consecutive year. Vendors from across the Southeast bring everything from well-loved classics to rare and highly collectible finds. Along with record sifting, fairgoers can grab food and drinks at the pop-up beer garden by The Whig. Enjoy live music from The Restoration, Brandy and the Butcher, and Boo Hag, plus DJ sets by the Greater Columbia Society for the Preservation of Soul, guided gallery tours, and art projects.
Tuesday April 28

7:00 pm

POSTPONED: CMA Chamber Music on Main

Music plus art equals a magical experience with this chamber concert series featuring artistic director and pianist Andrew Armstrong. Jennifer Frautschi on violin, Jonathan Vinocour on viola, Raphael Bell on cello, Joseph Phillips on double bass, and Marta Aznavoorian on piano join Armstrong to play works by Rossini, Bridge, Ravel, and Schubert.
Friday May 15

7:00 pm

POSTPONED: Arts & Draughts

More details coming soon!
Monday June 08-12

All Around the World

Monday - Friday, June 8 – June 12 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Summer Camp: Ages 4 – 6 Travel the world without leaving the museum! Art adventurers journey to ancient Greece, Edo-period Japan, the American West, and more, exploring each culture by getting up close and personal with original works of art and making masterpieces of their own.
Monday June 08-12

Drawing Basics

Monday - Friday, June 8 – June 12; 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Summer Camp: Ages 10 – 12 Get inspired sketching inside and outside the museum with time-tested techniques to make drawings come to life. Campers explore new drawing media and strategies, improve their drawing abilities, and increase confidence with creating art.
Monday June 08-12

Drawing Fundamentals

June 8 – 12 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Teen Workshop: Ages 13 – 18 From figure drawing to shading and perspective, learn the basics of 2D composition with media ranging from pencils to charcoal. Get inspired sketching inside and outside the museum and learn time-tested techniques to make drawings come to life.
Monday June 08-12

Comic Creations

Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Summer Camp: Ages 10 – 12 Create a comic book story from start to finish. Draw characters and environments to tell a story with pictures using storyboards, play drawing games, and read great comic books!
Monday June 15-19

Fins, Feathers, Fur

Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19; 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Summer Camp: Ages 4 – 6 The museum galleries are just crawling with creatures! Discover animals in works of art from clay to canvas. Campers read and learn about all kinds of animals as they create their own in clay, paint, and collage.
Monday June 15-19

Clay Creations

Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Summer Camp: Ages 7 – 9 Campers use hand-building techniques to create bowls, teapots, and other vessels inspired by ancient Greek, Catawba, and contemporary pottery in the CMA collection.