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Sunday January 23

1:00 pm

Public 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.
Wednesday February 09

6:00 pm

Art Class: Enameling

Enamel a pendant or keychain by applying powdered glass onto metal and firing in a kiln — perfect for last-minute Valentine's Day presents. Taught by Allison Cicero Moore, an artist, jeweler, educator, and founder of Shandon Street Soapery. Moore is currently a visiting lecturer in studio art at Columbia College and has served as an artist-in-residence with Richland Library and Stormwater Studios.
Saturday February 26

10:00 am

Art Class: Hand Building Basics

Create a variety of functional ceramics using slab construction methods and embellish their surfaces with texture and glaze, all while taking inspiration from the CMA collection galleries. Taught by Blakely Sheely, who earned a BFA from Winthrop University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Lander University.
Sunday February 27

1:00 pm

Public Tour: Cornerstones of the Collection

From corner to corner, see key works in the collection from around the globe and from ancient to modern. This tour includes gems by artists like Botticelli, Monet, and Warhol, along with the first piece ever purchased by the CMA.
Saturday March 19

1:00 pm

Art Class: Soapmaking

In this class, students make their own soap using the cold process method. Taught by Allison Cicero Moore, an artist, jeweler, educator, and founder of Shandon Street Soapery.
Monday March 21-28

Art Class: Introduction to Comics and Sequential Art

Mondays, March 21 and 28 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In this two-part class, students sample the history of comics and what has become sequential art. Explore character and story development, lettering, tracing, inking, and basic bindery principles. Taught by local artist G. Micheal Bagwell.
Sunday March 27

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. 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.