Arts & Draughts returns with Daikaiju, Powder Horns, and more

The Columbia Museum of Art’s biannual block party Arts & Draughts is back with a vengeance on April 12. This signature Columbia event is a great opportunity to frolic with friends and community creatives while exploring the museum. The upcoming Arts & Draughts features a stacked lineup of musical performances, dancing, community partners, art activities, and art experiences from the booming Columbia cultural scene and beyond.

“We’re turning up the temperature on this next A&D! Not only are we bringing in two excellent bands from out of town, we’re working with some of Columbia’s most creative contributors,” says CMA Manager of Engagement Wilson Bame. “We’re excited for Folk Tech to take over The Loft and karaoke to take over the Theater — if you haven’t experienced a Debbieoke, this is your perfect chance! And with contributions from our friend Crush Rush in the galleries, Turn90 printing tees on Boyd Plaza, our friends at SC Black Pride sharing valuable resources, and more, we’re ramped up for an amazing night!”

Partygoers are encouraged to:

• Groove to live music from Powder Horns and Daikaiju, sets from DJ VooDoo Child, a silent disco featuring back-to-back sets from Folk Tech and an outloud solo set by Maya Wang, and Debbieoke (karaoke hosted by Deborah Adedokun and produced by Palmetto Vibes)
• Stroll the open galleries, from the CMA Collection and the Our Story Matters Gallery to exhibitions including Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit, Darrel Ellis: Regeneration, and Interior Lives: Modern American Spaces, 1890-1945
• Take a Unique Perspective Tour through Darrel Ellis: Regeneration and Interior Lives: Modern American Spaces, 1890-1945 with photographer and Experience Columbia SC Ambassador Crush Rush
• Go on a scavenger hunt through the CMA Collection with prizes from Mast General Store
• Check out live screenprinting from Turn90 of the official Arts & Draughts t-shirt designed by Cait Maloney
• Find resources on LGBTQ+ and AIDS Awareness from SC Black Pride
• Take part in live figure drawing with About Face Drawing Group with models’ attire inspired by Interior Lives
• Get building in a diorama design station inspired by Interior Lives
• Get graphic in a printmaking station with USC Printmaking inspired by the experimental work of Darrel Ellis
• Sip on beer and wine from Weco Bottle and Biergarten featuring selections from Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
• Nosh on food for purchase from Cheese and Thank You, Los Chicanos, and Babcha Korean Food

$15 / $8 for members. Cash bar. Event runs 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Join or renew membership that night or volunteer for a short shift and get in free.

Sponsored by Weco Bottle & Biergarten, Mast General Store, Prisma Health, and WXRY 99.3 FM.