State Museum Presents Carolina Makers Art Exhibition

COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina State Museum announces its next major art exhibition, Carolina Makers, opening on Saturday, April 18. The exhibition, presented by Time Warner Cable, celebrates South Carolina makers who are producing handmade objects for everyday use for people locally and around the world.

Carolina Makers focuses specifically on local makers from South Carolina, including instrument builders, furniture makers, metal workers, clothing designers and more.  The exhibition spotlights these individuals and small businesses, the incredible objects they are making and the many ways in which they are enhancing and enriching lives.  Guests will explore the diversity of what is being made across the state and learn about the workmanship and craft behind each object featured in the exhibition.

Since its founding, a primary focus of the State Museum has been to tell the story of South Carolina, which is especially true when it comes to the museum’s exhibitions and collection. Carolina Makers is allowing the museum an even greater opportunity to expand on what makes South Carolina such a unique state.

There will be a variety of programs and special events held in conjunction with this exhibition, including a farm to table dinner on Thursday, July 30, featuring locally grown and sourced food and drinks prepared by South Carolina chefs and bartenders, live music provided by the makers themselves and will also feature usable dining objects produced by the makers.

Carolina Makers, located in the Lipscomb Gallery, can be seen through Feb. 7, 2016 and is included with museum general admission or membership.  Click here for a full list of the featured makers and more information about the exhibition.