Columbia Museum of Art July 2024 Exhibitions and Events Calendar

Columbia Museum of Art July 2024 Calendar

EXHIBITIONS

(Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art
On view June 15 through September 8, 2024
From natural wonders to the open road, the landscape has long been a muse in American art. (Un)Settled questions the shaping of national identity through objects from the colonial era to present. The variety of media and makers helps to redefine whose view is considered and expands on landscape’s relevance and resonance in art.

(Un)Settled explores the rich, complicated, and evolving topic of what it means to be American. The exhibition presents historic artworks in conversation with modern and contemporary pieces to examine ideas such as defining national identity, the question of land preservation, the meaning of boundaries, the complexity of cultural landscapes, and how location shapes our sense of self.

Building upon noted Hudson River School paintings, (Un)Settled features works by artists including Fidelia Bridges, Marsden Hartley, Georgia O’Keeffe, Benny Andrews, William Christenberry, Ana Mendieta, Ed Ruscha, Jeffrey Gibson, and Jacqueline Bishop. Through 40 artworks including examples of material culture such as furniture, glass, ceramics, and baskets, the exhibition highlights the evolving conversations around landscape and its relationship to establishing cultural and national identity over the last two centuries.

This is one in a series of American art exhibitions created through a multi-year, multi-institutional partnership formed by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art as part of the Art Bridges Cohort Program. Led by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (CT), the cohort includes three partners: the Columbia Museum of Art (Columbia, SC), the Mobile Museum of Art (Mobile, AL), and the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts (AL). This innovative cross-regional partnership explores new ways of interpreting art and the American experience through dynamic exhibitions and an array of complimentary public programs.

(Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art is presented through the support of our generous sponsors and grantors. Silver Sponsors: Dr. Suzanne R. Thorpe and Dr. John W. Baynes. Bronze Sponsors: Councilwoman Allison Terracio, Richland County Council; Colonial Life; Barbara B. Boyd. Friend Sponsors: Hotel Trundle; Dr. and Mrs. Allen J. Coles, III. Patron Sponsors: Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd; Suzi and Robert Clawson; Beth and Matthew Richardson; Cool Care Heating, Air, Plumbing & Refrigeration; Prisma Health; Lefkowitz Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics. Grantors: City of Columbia; Experience Columbia SC; Richland County Government; South Carolina Arts Commission; Discover South Carolina.

Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit
On view through July 7, 2024
This exhibition showcases the remarkable moments of a designer who fell in love with fashion at 4 years old while living in Ridgeway, South Carolina, and has become one of the biggest names in the industry. Sergio Hudson’s high-profile clients include Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Jessica Chastain, Rihanna, Kamala Harris, Blake Lively, Kendall Jenner, Issa Rae, Rachel Brosnahan, and Keke Palmer, a close friend whom he has called a muse.

Hudson’s philosophy is that fashion should be for everyone and include everyone. He designs to empower the wearer and often includes a nod to the ’90s of his youth. See eight signature garments from key moments in his revolutionary career alongside more than 20 sketches and drawings exploring his career from the early days winning Bravo’s Styled to Rock in 2013 up through the present day.

Sergio Hudson: Focused on the Fit is organized by the Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina, in partnership with Sergio Hudson Collections, LLC and Community Curator Megan Pinckney Rutherford. Bronze Sponsors: First Citizens Bank; Dr. Suzanne R. Thorpe and Dr. John W. Baynes. Patron Sponsors: Gina Trippi and John Kerr; Barbara B. Boyd; Friends of African American Art & Culture; Midlands Medical Wellness Center, LLC; Columbia Design League; The Rutherford Law Firm. Friend Sponsors: Hotel Trundle; Representative Todd Rutherford. Grantors: City of Columbia; Experience Columbia SC; Richland County Government; South Carolina Arts Commission; Discover South Carolina; and a grant from the Coastal Community Foundation at the request of CMA member Bonnie Adams Kapp.

Constantine Manos: A Greek Portfolio
On view July 23, 2024, through February 2, 2025
Born in Columbia to Greek immigrant parents in 1934, Constantine Manos traveled to Greece in the early 1960s, where he photographed the everyday lives of villagers over a period of three years. The resulting body of work, first published in 1972 as A Greek Portfolio, solidified the photographer’s reputation and quickly earned international recognition. In 1978, he donated 50 of those prints to the Columbia Museum of Art, a selection of which is on view in this exhibition. Manos’ account captures the beauty, simplicity, and hardships of rural Greek life with the sensitivity of one with familial ties to that country. In intimate images exploring love, loss, faith, and family, the artist prompts reflection on the nature of human relationships and the connections between land and labor.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
To purchase tickets or register for classes, visit columbiamuseum.org or call 803-799-2810.

Book a Tour and Save
Gather some friends and enjoy discounted admission as you get an inside look at our exhibitions or collection with a docent-led tour. Details at columbiamuseum.org/visit/tours.

Touch Tours
Touch Tours provide an opportunity for visitors who are blind or have low vision to experience the diverse 3D work in the CMA Collection. Explore the galleries with a skilled museum educator trained to provide detailed verbal description of the work on view, while experiencing a selection of objects through touch and other senses.

Touch Tours are available to visitors who are blind or partially sighted in groups of 5 to 10. These 90-minute tours take place when the galleries are closed to the general public and require four weeks’ advance notice to schedule. To book a tour call 803-343-2163 or email [email protected].

Gladys’ Gang Toddler Edition: It’s Only Natural
Wednesday, July 3 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Rock, grass, stone, mud — these are just some of the amazing things nature has to offer. Come explore (Un)Settled to see what other treasures from Mother Nature we can find in the American landscape. Key topic: nature. Gladys’ Gang is specially designed for 2- to 3-year-old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through movement and play. This program includes story time, gallery exploration, and a creative studio activity related to the art exploration theme. Free. Registration required for all participants as space is limited. Siblings welcome!

Summer Camp: Visual Feast
Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We’re serving up delicious works of art! This week’s menu features still life, Pop Art, and more as campers create pieces inspired by food found throughout art history and in the galleries. Ages 4 – 6. $175 / $140 for members.

Summer Camp: Creative Jewelry Design
Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to make jewelry! Campers gain the primary skills to create their own wearable art from cutting sheet metal, applying texture to metal, stamping, and more. Ages 10 – 12. $200 / $160 for members.

Summer Camp: Printmaking
Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Using the CMA Collection as inspiration, campers learn a variety of printmaking techniques and experiment with relief, monotypes, collagraphs, and screenprinting. Ages 10 – 12. $200 / $160 for members.

Summer Camp: It’s a Snap
Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Teens improve their skills in digital photography through exploring composition in the galleries, shooting images in and around the museum, and learning how to mat finished pieces. Participants must provide their own cameras. Ages 13 – 18. $200 / $160 for members.

Evening Yoga on Boyd Plaza
Monday, July 8 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
End your day with a restorative yoga session on Boyd Plaza. Taught by Panna Chauhan of Buddha Belly Kids, a kid-friendly yoga organization that teaches mindfulness and setting the foundation to healthy yoga habits. Mats and props provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own. Appropriate for all skill levels. Ages 5 and up. No unaccompanied minors. Free with registration. In the event of rain, the session will be canceled. A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation supported this project.

Plaza Pop-In: Party in the U.S.A.
Tuesdays, July 9 and 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet us on Boyd Plaza for a playful, family-focused morning of art, movement, and stories celebrating the American landscape. Enjoy story time at 10:30 a.m. and a movement-based tour of (Un)Settled at 11:00 a.m. Go on a scavenger hunt, borrow a tote with games and gallery activities, do a make-and-take art project, and build with the big blue blocks. Free. A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation supported this project.

Evening Yoga on Boyd Plaza
Wednesdays, July 10 and 24 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
End your day with a gentle and restorative yoga session on Boyd Plaza. Mats and props provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own. Appropriate for all skill levels. Taught by Elizabeth Houck-Zozaya, a Columbia-raised multidisciplinary artist and community collaborator who both practices and teaches curious, compassionate, and accessible yoga (RYT 250, Asheville Community Yoga). Ages 13 and up. No unaccompanied minors. Free. Registration required as space is limited. In the event of heavy rain, the session will be canceled. A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation supported this project.

Public Tour: (Un)Settled
Thursday, July 11 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 18 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 21 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Take a guided tour of (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art, an exhibition exploring the rich, complicated, and evolving topic of what it means to be American. This broad view of place and perspective includes a wide array of works, from vessels made from the clay of the Catawba river and the grasses of the Pacific Northwest to sweeping Hudson River School landscapes and modern imaginary cityscapes. Free with membership or admission. Admission is free for all SC residents through generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Spritz Mix Happy Hour
Thursdays, July 11, 18, and 25 | 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Spark your creativity and cool your jets this summer with a museum happy hour. This relaxed drop-in series includes rotating DJ sets, a build-your-own spritz bar, one-of-a-kind art activities, and artist playing cards. It’s the perfect way to chill on a hot summer night and get a side of art with your evening. Free to attend. Cash bar featuring beer, wine, and spritzes. Gallery access is free with membership, admission, or SC residency. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Gentle Morning Yoga on Boyd Plaza
Fridays, July 12 and 26 | 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Start your day at the CMA with a gentle yet invigorating yoga session for those who want to enjoy the practice at a slower pace to support movement patterns, mindfulness, and overall wellbeing. The class takes place on Boyd Plaza and can be taken on a mat or sitting in a chair; both will be provided. Registrants are welcome to bring their own mats and props. Taught by Kate Murphy, a local yoga teacher with training in accessible yoga and mindful resilience for trauma recovery. Ages 13 and up. No unaccompanied minors. Free with registration. In the event of rain, class will be canceled. A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation supported this project.

Summer Camp: Back to Basics
Saturday, July 13 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Teens learn how to plan, compile, and organize a portfolio for arts and college admissions. This workshop also leads participants through a series of informative and engaging projects that build confidence in the elements of art. Perfect for any teen prepping for college or art school applications or those who need a refresher before heading back to school in the fall. Ages 13 – 18. $150 / $120 for members.

Tournée Française: Bastille Day at the CMA
Sunday, July 14 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Head to your museum on Bastille Day for a French language tour in the CMA galleries. Led by art historian Dr. Frank Martin, this tour celebrating Francophile culture explores some of the many French works in the CMA Collection, including paintings by Claude Monet, François Clouet, and Jean-Marc Nattier. Vive le 14 jullet! Free with membership, admission, or SC residency. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Dr. Frank C. Martin II serves as visiting associate professor of art history and art theory at South Carolina State University and is the retired director of The I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium, located on the campus of the university. A graduate of Yale University and the City University of New York, Hunter College, with additional study in contemporary art and art theory at the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University, Martin holds a Ph.D. in philosophy with a specialization in axiology and the history of aesthetics from the University of South Carolina. A former lecturer and associate manager of the Office of Education Services for the Uris Education Center of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Martin has served as an academic advisor for the PBS documentary Shared History and has worked as a contributing critic in the fine arts for Charleston’s The Post and Courier. Martin is a member of the International Association of Art Critics (Association Internationale des Critiques d’Art) based in Paris.

Summer Camp: Make Your Mark
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Campers explore texture, shape, and pattern through various two- and three-dimensional mediums including printmaking and sculpture, all while finding inspiration in the galleries. Ages 10 – 12. $175 / 140 for members.

Summer Camp: A Peace of Paper
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Campers explore the meditative processes of paper arts, including papermaking, collage, and experimental decorative techniques. Ages 4 – 6. $200 / $160 for members.

Summer Camp: First Edition
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Campers learn how to design and create self-published works through the arts of zine making and creative journaling. Taking inspiration from the exhibition (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art, campers create a world within words and images in their own self-printed creations. Ages 10 – 12. $200 / $160 for members.

Morning Yoga on Boyd Plaza
Wednesdays, July 17 and 31 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a gentle and restorative yoga session on Boyd Plaza. Mats and props provided, but guests are welcome to bring their own. Appropriate for all skill levels. Taught by Elizabeth Houck-Zozaya, a Columbia-raised multidisciplinary artist and community collaborator who both practices and teaches curious, compassionate, and accessible yoga (RYT 250, Asheville Community Yoga). Ages 13 and up. No unaccompanied minors. Free. Registration required as space is limited. In the event of heavy rain, the session will be canceled. A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation supported this project.

Gladys’ Gang Preschool Edition: It’s Only Natural
Wednesday, July 17 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Rock, grass, stone, mud — these are just some of the amazing things nature has to offer. Come explore (Un)Settled to see what other treasures from Mother Nature we can find in the American landscape. Key topic: nature. Gladys’ Gang is specially designed for 4- to 5-year-old participants and their adult companions as a way to explore art through play and inquiry. This program builds skills for kindergarten readiness through story time, gallery conversations, and a creative studio project related to the art exploration theme. Free. Registration required for all participants as space is limited. Siblings welcome!

Tai Chi on Boyd Plaza
Friday, July 19 | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Pause and reflect on Boyd Plaza in a drop-in tai chi session led by Bob and Cathy Brookshire, who have been practicing the ancient Chinese discipline for more than 20 years with the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Taoist Tai Chi arts grew from the Taoist tradition, which teaches that health comes when body, mind, and spirit are one. Working on all aspects of the person, this moving meditation reduces stress and helps find energy, balance and joy. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers or similar footwear. Free. Ages 13 and up. No unaccompanied minors. In the event of heavy rain, the session will be canceled. A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation supported this project.

Read With Art: Silent Book Club at the CMA
Saturday, July 20 | 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Silent Reading Hour 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Join Jemia Williams, avid reader and Columbia’s Silent Book Club official host, for a morning celebrating literature and art. Whether you’re seeking solitude for quiet reflection or eager to connect with fellow bookworms, this event offers a welcoming space to come together and share your love for the written word. There is no assigned reading — simply bring along your current book and enjoy reading in the museum with art. Take the first half hour to settle in with light refreshments and then spend the next hour in silent reading. During the last half hour, attendees are welcome to continue reading, explore the galleries, socialize, or take a look at some CMA staff picks to find a new read connected to the visual arts. Free. Registration required as space is limited. Gallery admission included.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation.

Summer Camp: Clay Concentrations
Saturdays, July 20 and 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In this two-part workshop, teens 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. Ages 13 – 18. $250 / $200 for members.

Stroller Tour: (Un)Settled
Wednesday, July 20 | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Take a tour of featured exhibition (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art with infants in tow! Bring your little ones along for the ride on a stroller-friendly tour for caregivers with babies up to age two. Fussy, crying, or wiggly babies welcome! Baby wearing is encouraged. Registration required as space is limited. Free with membership or admission. Admission is free for all SC residents through generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Summer Camp: Making Faces
Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

This one is all about portraits! In drawing, printing, painting, and more, campers take insight from the galleries and themselves to put their best faces forward. Ages 4 – 6. $175 / $140 for members.

Summer Camp: Recycle and Recreate
Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Learn how to be eco-friendly through alternative art processes. Campers use primarily recycled materials to bring their artistic visions to life. Ages 10 – 12. $200 / $160 for members.

Summer Camp: This Must Be the Place
Monday – Friday, July 22 – 26 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Campers explore how humans interact with places and spaces in the art world, taking inspiration from featured exhibition (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art. Printmaking, collage, cyanotypes, and more bring campers’ visions to life in the studios. Ages 10 – 12. $200 / $160 for members.

Plein Air on Boyd Plaza
Tuesday, July 23 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pencil in some time in your day to create art in the fresh air. These drop-in drawing and painting sessions on Boyd Plaza are led by About Face, an artmaking group that focuses on portraits and the human figure. All skill levels are welcomed. Free. Ages 13 and up. No unaccompanied minors. Some supplies are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own easels and other materials. In the event of heavy rain, the session will be canceled. A grant from the Knight Foundation Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation supported this project.

Public Tour: Behind the Collection
Sunday, July 28 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Get a glimpse into the story behind the art: the science to create the materials, the lives that shaped the artists’ views, the thought process that leads a museum to acquire a piece, and the care required to keep a work of art in excellent condition for thousands of years. Free with membership, admission, or SC residency. Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Summer Camp: Art FUNdamentals
Monday – Friday, July 29 – August 2 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
A perfect refresher before school starts again, this camp focuses on the building blocks of art, like color, line, and shape. Each day campers explore a new element of art with gallery visits, stories, and artistic creations of all kinds. Ages 4 – 6. $175 / $140 for members.

Art in Focus with Dr. Frank Martin
Tuesday, July 30 | 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Art in Focus is a series of spotlight talks in which art historians explore themes found in an individual artwork in the CMA Collection, offering an opportunity to discover new insights with a true fine arts specialist. On July 30, Dr. Frank Martin explores themes found in Jusepe de Ribera’s Immaculate Conception (1637). Learn more about this CMA Collection artwork and the artist who painted it. Free with membership or admission. Admission is free for all SC residents through generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.

Dr. Frank C. Martin II serves as visiting associate professor of art history and art theory at South Carolina State University and is the retired director of The I.P. Stanback Museum & Planetarium, located on the campus of the university. A graduate of Yale University and the City University of New York, Hunter College, with additional study in contemporary art and art theory at the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University, Martin holds a Ph.D. in philosophy with a specialization in axiology and the history of aesthetics from the University of South Carolina. A former lecturer and associate manager of the Office of Education Services for the Uris Education Center of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Martin has served as an academic advisor for the PBS documentary Shared History and has worked as a contributing critic in the fine arts for Charleston’s The Post and Courier. Martin is a member of the International Association of Art Critics (Association Internationale des Critiques d’Art) based in Paris.