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Monday July 18-22

Paper to Print

Monday – Friday, July 18-22 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

SOLD OUT Summer Camp Ages: 7 – 9 Campers learn about printmaking, collages, basic bookbinding, and more to create mixed-media memories. Instructor: Jaime Chason.

Monday July 18-22

Refined Palettes

Monday – Friday, July 18 – 22 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT Summer Camp Ages: 7 – 9 Campers explore painting techniques with oil paints, acrylic paints, watercolor, and more. They learn about different styles of painting using the CMA Collection and the exhibition In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism. Instructor: Alia Schwartz.

Monday July 18

1:00 pm

Canvas to Collage

Monday – Friday July 18 – 22 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Ages: 10 – 12 Campers use a variety of mixed-media techniques including printmaking and collage to create works inspired by what they see in the exhibition Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Stars and the CMA Collection. Instructor: Jaime Chason.

Wednesday July 20

10:00 am

Gladys’ Gang Preschool Edition: Green as Grass

Green is stems, leaves, and lily pads. Green is meadows and forests. Join us as we discover green things that grow all around us, from the galleries to the garden. Key topic: color.

Thursday July 21

6:00 pm

Public Tour: Featured Exhibitions

Immerse yourself in a world of nature and light on this guided tour that explores the work of American Impressionists and their experiences in France alongside installations by contemporary artist Amanda McCavour. Free with membership or admission. Join today!

Friday July 22

5:30 pm

Family Fun Night at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Inspired by the themes of nature in In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism and Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Stars, we’re taking Family Fun Night to Columbia’s favorite botanical garden! Meet us in Waterfall Junction for a night of outdoor play.

Saturday July 23

10:00 am

Introduction to Character Design

Summer Camp Ages 13 – 18 Teens learn the basics of character design in this one-day workshop. Inspiration comes from sketching inside and outside the museum as they learn time-tested techniques to make their drawings come to life.

Saturday July 23

10:00 am

Girls Rock Columbia’s 10th Annual Camper Showcase at Boyd Plaza

The CMA welcomes Girls Rock Columbia to Boyd Plaza for their annual camper showcase.

Saturday July 23

1:00 pm

Ask Me About the Art!

Get insight on art from our knowledgeable group of interpretive guides. Docents will be stationed throughout the galleries to chat and answer questions about works on view. Look for their “Ask me about the art!” buttons to learn more.

Sunday July 24

1:00 pm

Public Tour: Carolina in the Collection

Discover the rich artistic tapestry of South Carolina. See works by artists in our state and treasures that once adorned local homes. Learn about the Charleston Renaissance, Catawba pottery, and artists right here in Columbia while you explore works by Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Samuel Roberts, Osamu Kobayashi, and more.

Monday July 25-29

Fabricadabra!

Monday – Friday, July 25 – 29 | 9:00 a.m. –Noon

SOLD OUT Summer Camp Ages 4 – 6 With little looms, block-printing, resist-dye techniques, and more, campers explore how to take fabric and turn it into magical marvels!

Monday July 25-29

Penciled Perspectives

Monday – Friday, July 25 – 29 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT Summer Camp Ages 13 – 18 Campers learn how to create a sense of depth in drawing and how to create the illusion of space on a 2D plane while gathering inspiration from around the museum.

All Events

Paper to Print

Monday – Friday, July 18-22 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Refined Palettes

Monday – Friday, July 18 – 22 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Canvas to Collage

Monday – Friday July 18 – 22 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Gladys’ Gang Preschool Edition: Green as Grass

Public Tour: Featured Exhibitions

Family Fun Night at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden

Introduction to Character Design

Girls Rock Columbia’s 10th Annual Camper Showcase at Boyd Plaza

Ask Me About the Art!

Public Tour: Carolina in the Collection

Fabricadabra!

Monday – Friday, July 25 – 29 | 9:00 a.m. –Noon

Penciled Perspectives

Monday – Friday, July 25 – 29 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.