One Columbia for Arts and Culture announces two forums on arts and culture for candidates running for office in the City of Columbia. All candidates for the At-Large, District 1, District 4 and Mayoral offices have confirmed their attendance for these forums. These forums will offer the candidates an opportunity to communicate their arts-specific platforms, and will give residents, artists, and arts organizations the chance to hear directly from the candidates before the election.

Forum on the Arts for At-Large, District 1 and District 4 Candidates

September 2, 2021

7pm – Koger Center for the Arts

Moderated by Chris Trainor, The State Newspaper

in-person and streamed online in partnership with The State Newspaper

Forum on the Arts for Mayoral Candidates

September 8, 2021

7pm – Koger Center for the Arts

Moderated by Judi Gatson, WIS TV

in-person and streamed online in partnership with WIS TV