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Sunday December 29

1:00 pm

Gallery 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 December 30

10:00 am

Extended Hours for Van Gogh and His Inspirations

For the closing weeks of Van Gogh and His Inspirations , the CMA is offering extended hours by opening the galleries on Mondays.

Wednesday January 01

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.

Thursday January 02

5:00 pm

Free First Thursday on Main at the CMA

Ring in the New Year with an evening full of art! Take a guided tour of Van Gogh and His Inspirations at 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00, and enjoy some laughs with The Mothers of Trustus Theatre at 6:30.

Thursday January 02

6:00 pm

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Thursday, January 2 | 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m.

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 January 04

10:00 am

Art Class: Drawing 102

Take your drawing to the next level with this one-day workshop taught by local art educator Mary Hendrix. Experiment with pencil, charcoal, and conté crayon as you take an in-depth exploration of proportions and value and textural contrasts.

Saturday January 04

11:00 am

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Saturday, January 4 | 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

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.

Sunday January 05

1:00 pm

Gallery Tour: Behind the Collection

Get a glimpse into the story behind the art: the science to create the materials, the lives that shaped the artists' views, the thinking that leads a museum to acquire a piece, and the care that's required to keep a work of art in excellent condition for thousands of years.

Sunday January 05

2:00 pm

Focal Points: An Artistic Epiphany

In the Christian tradition, January 6 is celebrated as the Feast of Epiphany and the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem. For many it also represents Twelfth Night, the traditional end of the Christmas season. Join longtime docent Ann Holtschlag for a look at Medieval and Renaissance works of art that celebrate Christmas and the Nativity at the close of the holidays.

Sunday January 05

6:00 pm

Columbia Design League presents Dinner by Design: Van Gogh and His Culinary Inspirations

Columbia Design League and Kristian Niemi, owner of Columbia restaurants Bourbon and Black Rooster, present a culinary adventure taking guests through the artists and countries that inspired Van Gogh.

Monday January 06

10:00 am

Extended Hours for Van Gogh and His Inspirations

For the closing week of Van Gogh and His Inspirations , the CMA is offering extended hours by opening the galleries on Mondays.

Wednesday January 08

10:00 am

Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Opposites Attract

Dark and light, warm and cold, day and night — our lives are full of opposites, and so are the galleries! Let’s explore these puzzling pairs and create our own contrasting works of art. Key topic: opposites.

All Events

Gallery Tour: Carolina in the Collection

Extended Hours for Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Free First Thursday on Main at the CMA

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Thursday, January 2 | 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m.

Art Class: Drawing 102

Gallery Tour: Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Saturday, January 4 | 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Gallery Tour: Behind the Collection

Focal Points: An Artistic Epiphany

Columbia Design League presents Dinner by Design: Van Gogh and His Culinary Inspirations

Extended Hours for Van Gogh and His Inspirations

Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: Opposites Attract