Keith Haring Arts & Draughts radiates fall fun

The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s biannual block party, on Friday, November 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This signature CMA event is a great opportunity to connect with friends and community creatives while exploring the museum. The upcoming Arts & Draughts features popular exhibition Keith Haring: Radiant Vision, drag queen extraordinaire Patti O’Furniture as event host and tour guide, and a stacked lineup of musical performances, stand-up acts, community partners, art activities, and art experiences from the booming Columbia cultural scene and beyond.

Attendees can enjoy:

• Art on view, including Keith Haring: Radiant Vision and the Our Story Matters Gallery

• Live music from Shows and Rodfly and the Clouds

• DJ sets from DJ Wandergirl and DJ Lady Marauder

• Stand-up comedy from Jenn Snyder and Phil Carter

• Unique perspective tours through the Haring galleries with A&D host Patti O’Furniture

• 1980s New York dance club Paradise Garage in the CMA Loft

• Live body painting demonstrations with artist Victoria Rickards

• Throwback group photos in the polaroid photo booth

• DIY wheatpaste station and print pulling with the USC Artist Guild

• Haring-inspired art activities with CMA affinity group the Columbia Design League

• Live screenprinting from Bluetile Print Studio as they make the official Arts & Draughts t-shirt designed by Matt Porter (available for purchase)

• Pop-up beer garden from WECO Bottle & Biergarten featuring Highland Brewing Company

• Food for purchase from La Cochinita and Guy’s Hotdogs

Ages 18 and up. Advance tickets: $15 / $10 for members. At the door: $20 / $10 for members. Join or renew membership that night or volunteer for a short shift to get in free!

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