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Saturday July 09

10:00 am

Art Class: Intuitive Painting

SOLD OUT In this one-day workshop, explore the meditative process of painting with local art educator Mary Hendrix. Experiment with paint in a creative environment while taking inspiration from the CMA Collection and In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism.
Sunday July 24

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.
Saturday August 13

10:00 am

Art Class: Modern Impressions

In this one-day workshop, take inspiration from the exhibition In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism to create Impressionistic pieces with a modern spin.
Tuesday August 16-30

Art Class: Impressionism and Oil Painting

Tuesdays, August 16, 23, and 30 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In this three-part class, students discover the process of oil painting to create their own Impressionistic pieces inspired by In the Shadow of Monet: Giverny and American Impressionism.
Sunday August 28

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.
Sunday August 28

1:00 pm

Public Tour: Cornerstones of the Collection

From corner to corner, see key works in the collection from east to west 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 September 10

10:00 am

Art Class: Kinetic Sculpture

Create a hanging sculpture inspired by the art of Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Stars. Taught by local art educator and artist Blakely Sheely, a National Board-Certified 3D art educator at Dutch Fork High School, where she has been teaching for 15 years. Sheely is a working artist in fiber, metals, ceramics, and jewelry and has taught workshops and classes with the CMA since 2015. Ages 15 and up. All materials and equipment provided.
Tuesday September 13

6:00 pm

Art Class: Sculpted Wire Wearables

Students sculpt wire wearables inspired by pieces in Amanda McCavour: Bright Little Day Stars. Taught by Allison Cicero Moore, an artist, jeweler, educator, and founder of Shandon Street Soapery. Moore is currently director of the Goodall Gallery of Art at Columbia College, teaches classes in art education at UofSC, and has served as an artist-in-residence with Richland Library and Stormwater Studios. Ages 15 and up. All supplies and equipment provided.
Friday November 11

7:00 pm

Arts & Draughts

Save the date — your favorite museum party returns this fall!