Saturday May 20 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.
Thursday May 25 6:00 pm Focal Points Tour: The Fighting Spirit As Memorial Day approaches, join Chuck McDaniel, former U.S. Army attack helicopter pilot and current CMA docent, for a look into the CMA Collection that focuses on military leaders and those who represent the fighting spirit in other aspects of life.
Saturday May 27 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 May 28 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.
Monday June 05-09 Fins, Feathers, Fur Monday – Friday, June 5 – 9 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon Ages: 4 – 6 The galleries are just crawling with creatures — discover animals in works of art from clay to canvas and claws to paws. Campers read and learn about all kinds of animals as they create their own creatures in the studios.
Monday June 05-09 Paint the Town Monday – Friday, June 5 – 9 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon SOLD OUT Ages: 7 – 9 Campers explore paints from oil and acrylic to watercolor and beyond. They learn about different styles of painting using the CMA Collection for inspiration.
Monday June 05-09 Snap to It Monday – Friday, June 5 – 9 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 13-18 Students learn to improve their photography skills, no matter what kind of camera used. They get to know all about composition by taking their own shots in and around the museum. Participants must provide their own camera.
Saturday June 10 10:00 am Express Yourself Saturday, June 10 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ages: 13 - 18 Students dive into conceptual art and learn what it takes to create their own unique and contemporary showpieces. With inspiration from the CMA galleries, they go on to produce their own abstract works.
Monday June 12-16 Let’s Get Mythical Monday – Friday, June 12 – 16 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon Ages: 4 – 6 Campers explore art inspired by ancient myths and legends in Asia, Greece, Rome, and Egypt, then create mythology-based artworks of their own.
Monday June 12-16 New Perspectives Monday – Friday, June 12 – 16 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon SOLD OUT Ages: 10 – 12 Campers explore new drawing media and strategies, improve their drawing abilities, and increase confidence when creating art. They find inspiration sketching inside and outside the museum and learn time-tested techniques to make drawings come to life.
Monday June 12-16 First Edition Monday – Friday, June 12 – 16 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 10 – 12 Campers learn how to design and create self-published works through the art of zine making and creative journaling.
Monday June 12-16 Pencil Me In Monday – Friday, June 12 – 16 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. SOLD OUT Ages: 7 – 9 Campers explore new drawing media and strategies, improve their drawing abilities, and increase confidence when creating art. They find inspiration sketching inside and outside the museum and learn time-tested techniques to make drawings come to life.