Columbia Open Studios: Take a Peek into the Lives of Local Artists
April 1, 2016
By Jillian Owens
I love visiting other people’s homes. For some weird reason, I just find other people’s stuff far more interesting than mine. Their furniture, coffee mugs, and knick knacks always seem more fascinating than my own.
Even this tiny house from the preview party
This weekend, Columbia Open Studios invites Columbians to check out the studios of over 70 local artists. It’s a self-guided tour wherein you can browse and (hopefully) buy art from your friends and neighbors…the artists that help make Columbia such a fun and eclectic place to live. Artists get to keep 100% of their profits too (much better than a typical 50/50 gallery split).
Laura Spong, Pace Yourself, 2013 Oil on canvas, 12”x12”
Judy Bolton-Jarret, Home, 2016, mixed media, 8”x8”
Robert Keith IV, J, 2014, Pen on paper, 6.25”x4”
You can pick up a printed 32-page guidebook with mps and a full artist list, or you can access the online version on the Columbia Open Studios website.
After attending the preview party last night, I’m pretty excited to see what my favorite artists are up to.
Hope to see you out and about this weekend!
