Keith Haring Arts & Draughts Radiates Fall Fun
PRESS RELEASE
November 6, 2025
Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s biannual block party, on Friday, November 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This signature CMA event is a great opportunity to connect with friends and community creatives while exploring the museum. The upcoming Arts & Draughts features popular exhibition Keith Haring: Radiant Vision, drag queen extraordinaire Patti O’Furniture as event host and tour guide, and a stacked lineup of musical performances, stand-up acts, community partners, art activities, and art experiences from the booming Columbia cultural scene and beyond.
- Attendees can enjoy:
- Art on view, including Keith Haring: Radiant Vision and the Our Story Matters Gallery
- Live music from Shows and Rodfly and the Clouds
- DJ sets from DJ Wandergirl and DJ Lady Marauder
- Stand-up comedy from Jenn Snyder and Phil Carter
- Unique perspective tours through the Haring galleries with A&D host Patti O’Furniture
- 1980s New York dance club Paradise Garage in the CMA Loft
- Live body painting demonstrations with artist Victoria Rickards
- Throwback group photos in the polaroid photo booth
- DIY wheatpaste station and print pulling with the USC Artist Guild
- Haring-inspired art activities with CMA affinity group the Columbia Design League
- Live screenprinting from Bluetile Print Studio as they make the official Arts & Draughts t-shirt designed by Matt Porter (available for
- purchase)
- Pop-up beer garden from WECO Bottle & Biergarten featuring Highland Brewing Company
- Food for purchase from La Cochinita and Guy's Hotdogs
Ages 18 and up. Advance tickets: $15 / $10 for members. At the door: $20 / $10 for members. Join or renew membership that night or volunteer for a short shift to get in free!
Sponsored by WECO Bottle and Biergarten and WXRY 99.3 FM.
Photo credit: Victor Johnson / The Columbia Museum of Art.