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The Perfect Backdrop

The CMA is your South Carolina wedding venue with spaces ideal for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, cocktail hours, parties, and receptions. 

Location
Located in heart of downtown Columbia, the CMA’s close proximity to restaurants, hotels, salons, and more means easier planning and more convenience for you and your guests.

Logistical Support
Dedicated event staff and logistics support included at any size event for your best day.

Endless Options
From 40 to 1400, the CMA has ideal spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and more. Art creates a one-of-a-kind backdrop for breathtaking photos and memorable events

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Floor Plan
 

  1. Lower Atrium
  2. Reception Gallery 
  3. Theater
  4. Salon
  5. Boyd Plaza 
  6. Bandstand
  7. Pavillion
  8. Conference Room
  9. Boardroom
  10. Loft
  11. Upper Atrium
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Pricing & Packages

4 hour event time  |  2 hours for set up  |  1 hour post for clean up
Pricing includes an event manager, a door greeter, and janitorial services throughout your event.

Thinking about using more than one space? It's more affordable than you think! Choose one space to be your anchor (the largest space you're using), and then add any additional spaces for the add-on pricing listed below. 

Room Capacity BASE Pricing Add-on Pricing
    Saturday Tuesday-Friday Sunday - Monday  
INDOOR SPACES          
Conference Room 10 Seated $600 $600 $600 $500
Boardroom 60 Reception
40 Seated		 $1000 $800 $600 $500
Theater 150 Seated $400/hour $400/hour $400/hour $400/hour
Upper Atrium 200 Reception $2500 $2000 $1500 $200
Reception Gallery 350 Reception
150 Seated		 $3500 $2500 $2000 $500
Lower Atrium 400 Reception
250 Seated		 $3500 $2500 $2000 $500
Loft

 

 400 Reception
300 Seated
178 Lecture
386 Concert		 $4500 $3500 $3000 N/A
OUTDOOR SPACES          
Boyd Plaza - Plaza Pavillion 250 Reception
180 Seated		 $2000 $1500 $1000 $500
Boyd Plaza - Main Street Pavillion 130  Reception
100 Seated		 $1500 $1250 $1000 $500
Boyd Plaza - Lawn 225  Reception
125  Seated		 $1000 $750 $500 $500
Boyd Plaza - entire plaza Reception: 1000 $3500 $3000 $2500 $1000

Premium Add Ons 

  • Clear Resin Chiavari Chairs - $7/chair (300 available)
  • Staging - $60/panel (4'x8' each panel, 16 available) 
  • Pipe and Drape - $50/set (2 uprights, 1 cross beam, 3 panels)
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The CMA's Newest Space

The Loft

This newly renovated space features state-of-the-art lighting and audio/visual components, brand-new dedicated bathrooms, and a 500 square foot catering kitchen.

  • Two 133” projector screens and projector included with rental. HDMI or Apple TV capable.
  • Two hand held wireless microphones, two wireless lavalier mics.
  • New state of the art cloud lighting system w/ LED directional cans.
  • Newly built catering kitchen with fridge, warmer, 3 compartment sink, ice machine, and 8 stainless steel prep tables.
  • Beautiful transitional hallway gallery leads visitors to space, includes floor to ceiling glass doors looking into other galleries.
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Get in touch!

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If you prefer to call, please call 803-343-2214.

 

 

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