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Tuesday November 05

4:30 pm

Art Class: 2D Portfolio Building for Teens

Tuesdays, November 5, 12, and 19 and December 3 and 10 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

In this five-week course, students learn the basics of creating a 2D art portfolio. Taught by local art educator Mary Hendrix. Hendrix earned a bachelor’s degree in art from East Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in teaching from the University of South Carolina. She recently retired from teaching visual arts in K-12 schools. All materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring

Tuesday November 05

6:00 pm

Van Gogh to the Movies: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

This sumptuous Akira Kurosawa film based on the filmmaker’s own dreams consists of eight colorful vignettes ranging from tales of childlike wonder to apocalyptic apparitions. One of these stories, entitled “Crows,” serves as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh, played by director Martin Scorsese. Rated PG. 2 hours.

Wednesday November 06

10:00 am

Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Weather or Not

This month we explore the work in Van Gogh and His Inspirations and discuss weather. We look for key environmental elements like trees and clouds before creating our own outdoor scenes. Key topic: weather.

Wednesday November 06

2:00 pm

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable and sought-after artists today. But how did he become the artist we now know him to be? Experience Van Gogh and His Inspirations with insights from one of our trained docents as they provide context for the spheres Van Gogh traveled in, the artists he admired, and how those influences helped shape his signature style.

Wednesday November 06

6:00 pm

Columbia Design League presents Designing Nephron

Wednesday, November 6 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Reception at 6:00 p.m. | Tours at 7:00 p.m.

Join the CDL and Nephron Pharmaceuticals CEO Lou Kennedy at 4500 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, for a tour of the art of manufacturing. Tours cover the design of the facility, the process, and innovative packaging design and pharmaceutical delivery systems.

Wednesday November 06

6:00 pm

Art Class: Oil Painting

Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Explore the process of oil painting to better understand color blending, brushwork, and glazing in this three-part painting class. Taught by Laurel Archie, a professional painter and instructor who studied art in Chicago, Italy, and Paris before earning her Masters of Fine Arts from USC and teaching at their School of Visual Art and Design. All skill levels welcome. Some familiarity with drawing

Thursday November 07

12:00 pm

The Move Around Series

Thursday, November 7 | Noon and 7:00 p.m.

The Move Around Series features dance and movement inspired by art on view at the CMA. Starlitt Miller, CEO of i am art, and her team of dancers perform their choreographic vision on Boyd Plaza based on pieces in the CMA collection. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Miller studied contemporary movement and hip hop at the William Allen Dance Academy and studied dance and business management at

Thursday November 07

5:00 pm

Free First Thursday on Main at the CMA

Come experience an evening filled with art!

Thursday November 07

6:00 pm

Meet the Artists of En Plein Air: Scenes of South Carolina

Meet the artists featured in the Guignard Gallery’s En Plein Air: Scenes of South Carolina , an exhibition highlighting the practice of painting outdoors. Free.

Thursday November 07

6:00 pm

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable and sought-after artists today. But how did he become the artist we now know him to be? Experience Van Gogh and His Inspirations with insights from one of our trained docents as they provide context for the spheres Van Gogh traveled in, the artists he admired, and how those influences helped shape his signature style.

Saturday November 09

10:00 am

Stop-In Studios

Get creative in the studios at this drop-in for all ages held on the second Saturday of every month. This month we bring the outside world into the studios with Van Gogh-inspired landscapes. Free with membership or admission. Join today! Premier Programming Sponsor: First Citizens Bank

Saturday November 09

10:00 am

Play on the Plaza

Come out and play on Boyd Plaza every Saturday with the CMA! Build and create with our big blue blocks, perfect for guests of all ages and abilities. Try a design challenge or use your imagination to tap into your engineering ingenuity. This project is supported by a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund and by a Connected Communities grant at Central Carolina Community Foundation. Free.

All Events

Art Class: 2D Portfolio Building for Teens

Tuesdays, November 5, 12, and 19 and December 3 and 10 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Van Gogh to the Movies: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Weather or Not

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Columbia Design League presents Designing Nephron

Wednesday, November 6 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Reception at 6:00 p.m. | Tours at 7:00 p.m.

Art Class: Oil Painting

Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

The Move Around Series

Thursday, November 7 | Noon and 7:00 p.m.

Free First Thursday on Main at the CMA

Meet the Artists of En Plein Air: Scenes of South Carolina

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Stop-In Studios

Play on the Plaza