All Events

Monday May 10

7:00 pm

CMA Chamber Music on Main

Monday, May 10 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Vimeo

Tune in to the final concert of the 2020–2021 season of CMA Chamber Music on Main with the return of some familiar faces. Fan-favorite Amy Schwartz Moretti and fellow violinist Melissa Reardon join CMA Chamber’s previous creative director and cellist Edward Arron alongside current artistic director and pianist Andrew Armstrong. These beloved musicians take you on a journey through the 19th-century masterpieces of Ernest Chausson, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Antonín Dvořák.
Thursday May 13

7:00 pm

Baker & Baker presents Composer George Fetner

Columbia’s own George Fetner premieres a new electroacoustic piece for chamber ensemble inspired by the exhibition The Imaginative Worlds of M.C. Escher. Drawing from the inherently musical elements in Escher's work like repetition and development, tension and release, and paradoxical storytelling, Fetner's new piece translates Escher's art into a live concert experience on Boyd Plaza.
Friday May 14

9:30 am

Educator Workshop: The Artful Designer

With design at its core, this full-day workshop gives an overview of the South Carolina Design Thinking Standards and how art can be infused in cross-curricular design projects. Enjoy a guided tour of the museum’s design gallery with Curator Catherine Walworth, plus hands-on games and activities that can be modeled and modified for use with students as they work collaboratively to develop design thinking mentality.
Saturday May 15-22

Art Class: Woodblock Printmaking

Saturdays, May 15 and 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Woodblock carving and printing provide opportunities to see the world with fresh eyes. In this two-session workshop, students carve two complementary woodblocks and create a variable edition of color prints using multiple inking techniques and chine collé, a printmaking collage technique. No previous printmaking experience necessary; appropriate for beginners as well as advanced artists. All materials and equipment provided. Taught by artist Mary Robinson.
Sunday May 16

3:00 pm

Virtual Lecture: Mathematics and the Art of M.C. Escher

Sunday, May 16 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Vimeo

In celebration of the complex works created by M.C. Escher, the CMA welcomes mathematician and Escher scholar Dr. Doris Schattschneider for a virtual presentation followed by a Q&A.
Friday May 21

11:30 am

Jazz Al Fresco

The Soda City Brass Band brings Nola to Cola in a free outdoor concert, one of the final three shows to celebrate spring on Boyd Plaza. Drop by any time during the concert to enjoy the music. Bring your lunch — or better yet, support our Main Street neighbors and purchase your food from them. In partnership with ColaJazz Foundation. Free. Seating is limited. Face coverings required when not eating and while inside the museum.
Sunday May 23

11:00 am

The Contemporaries present Picnic Pop Up

Sunday, May 23 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Local company Picnic Pop Up joins CMA affinity group the Contemporaries to create a downtown picnic party. Physically distanced pods on Boyd Plaza give plenty of space to comfortably enjoy this exciting event featuring live painters, paint-with-your-pod activities, and music. Two separate seating times are available. Sponsored by Alexandra Madison Weddings. Face coverings required while not seated
Tuesday May 25

7:00 pm

Trivia Night at the CMA

Join us on Boyd Plaza to test your art smarts and general trivia prowess on topics and themes emerging from the CMA collection and beyond. Hosted by CMA staffers Wilson Bame and Dana Witkoski and featuring a special guest. Prizes for first, second, and third place, most creative team name.
Monday June 14-18

Going Green

Monday – Friday, June 14 – 18 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Summer Camp: Ages 4 – 6 This camp explores ways to create earth-friendly works of art. Campers create a variety of environmentally conscious art using repurposed materials while taking inspiration from the galleries.
Saturday June 19

10:00 am

Metal Explorations

Ages 13 – 18 Teens cut, saw, solder, and form sheet metal into fabulous creations as they learn the basics of metalsmithing. A must for anyone with an interest in jewelry making or sculpture.
Monday June 21-25

Prides, Packs, and Parades

Monday – Friday, June 21 - 25 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Summer Camp: Ages 4 – 6 What’s a group of kids having fun at a museum called? Summer camp! Just like groups of animals, groups of art and artists are described in different ways. In this camp, discover how these two can be thought about in similar ways.
Monday June 21-25

Heroes and Villains

Monday – Friday, June 21 - 25 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Summer Camp: Ages 7 – 9 SOLD OUT Create a comic book story from start to finish. Draw characters and environments to tell a story with pictures using storyboards, character design, and more. Instructor: Criss Mitchell.