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Tuesday January 21

4:30 pm

Art Class: 2D Portfolio Building for Teens

Tuesdays, January 21, and 28 and February 4, 11, and 18 | 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.

Saturday January 25-01

Art Class: Batik Basics

Saturdays, January 25 and February 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

In this two-part class, students learn fundamental batik techniques of wax-resist dyeing on a small silk square. Taught by local art educator Clare Scurry. Ages 15 and up. All supplies and equipment provided. Dress for a mess as we are working with dyes!

Saturday January 25

2:00 pm

Focal Points: Vissi d’Arte, an Operatic Experience

“I live for art; I live for love!” So sings Floria Tosca, opera diva suprema, just before she eviscerates the villainous Baron Scarpia with his own dinner knife. Passion gets like that, in both the visual and operatic arts. Join docent John Tomashek for a musical tour in the galleries, with less talking and more bel canto. Bravissimo!

Saturday January 25

7:00 pm

The Contemporaries Annual Ball: Cirque du CMA

Join the CMA Contemporaries under the big top for Cirque du CMA, an eclectic circus-themed take on our annual ball. Bright lights, live performances, jovial music, and great conversation fill the room as the Contemporaries transform the Columbia Museum of Art into a circus extravaganza.

Sunday January 26

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.

Tuesday January 28

2:00 pm

Focal Points: From Dynasties to Dictators

Ring in the Chinese New Year with a closer look at the country’s long, rich culture. Join docent Joyce Leet to explore China through art, from early Buddhist sculpture all the way up to Andy Warhol’s take on Chairman Mao.

Monday February 17

6:00 pm

Art Class: Insect Pinning

Mondays, February 17 and 24 | 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.

Saturday February 22

10:00 am

Art Class: Mask Making

Learn how to sculpt facial features using the drape mold method and under glazes to create a mask inspired by creatures seen in It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection. Ages 15 and up. All supplies and equipment provided. Taught by local art educator Blakely Sheely.

Saturday February 22

10:00 am

Visual / Verbal : Exploring the Relationship between Visual Art and Language

Designed for: elementary school teachers (all subject areas) This half-day workshop dives into the complex connections that students can make between visual images and language, both verbal and written. Learn about the Visual Thinking Strategies methodology and build on those skills with activities that can be adapted for use in the classroom.

Tuesday February 25

7:00 pm

CMA Chamber Music on Main

Music plus art equals a magical experience with this chamber concert series featuring artistic director and pianist Andrew Armstrong. Lorna McGhee on flute and Ani Aznavoorian on cello join Armstrong to play works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Marais, Martin, Ravel, Barber, and Paganini.

Saturday February 29

10:00 am

Visual / Verbal : Exploring the Relationship between Visual Art and Language

Designed for: middle and high school teachers (all subject areas) This half-day workshop dives into the complex connections that students can make between visual images and language, both verbal and written. Learn about the Visual Thinking Strategies methodology and build on those skills with activities that can be adapted for use in the classroom.

Friday March 13

7:00 pm

Arts & Draughts

More details coming soon!

All Events

Art Class: 2D Portfolio Building for Teens

Tuesdays, January 21, and 28 and February 4, 11, and 18 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Art Class: Batik Basics

Saturdays, January 25 and February 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Focal Points: Vissi d’Arte, an Operatic Experience

The Contemporaries Annual Ball: Cirque du CMA

Gallery Tour: Behind the Collection

Focal Points: From Dynasties to Dictators

Art Class: Insect Pinning

Mondays, February 17 and 24 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Art Class: Mask Making

Visual / Verbal : Exploring the Relationship between Visual Art and Language

CMA Chamber Music on Main

Visual / Verbal : Exploring the Relationship between Visual Art and Language

Arts & Draughts