Tour Artists’ Studios during free Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7
March 6, 2019
Presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art
Ticketed Preview Party on Thurs., April 4, 7-9 p.m. at 701 CCA
Explore the studios of 69 local artists during Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA), Saturday, April 6 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) and Sunday, April 7 (noon – 6 p.m.). The free, self-guided driving tour features artists spanning the City of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. A ticketed preview party on Thursday, April 4, 7-9 p.m. happening in 701 Whaley’s Olympia room kicks off the ninth annual event weekend.
Explore Studios Across the Midlands
During the weekend-long Columbia Open Studios tour, 69 local artists across the Midlands will open their private, working spaces to the public. The free event allows guests to explore artists’ studios for a unique glimpse of the behind-the-scenes process that goes into the creation of signature works of art.
Columbia Open Studios is a chance for locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in the Midlands’ visual arts scene. A variety of traditional and non-traditional media are showcased, from paintings and ceramics to wooden sculptures, indigo-dyed fabrics, hand-blown glass work and more. Guests can also chat with artists to learn about the materials, techniques and inspirations behind their work.
In addition to browsing studios and conversing with artists, the public can buy artwork for their homes over Open Studios weekend. Artwork is available for purchase, and each artist keeps 100 percent of his or her sales made during Columbia Open Studios.
Discover the work and workspaces of artists in your own neighborhood, or venture to studios across the greater Columbia area. Studio-hop to workspaces near and far, and visit local hotspots, restaurants and more along the way. Attendees can plan their free #ColaOpenStudios tour online at https://www.columbiaopenstudios.org/ or with a printed guidebook, which will be available at 701 CCA, around town and in the April 3 edition of Free Times.
Party with Columbia Open Studios Artists
The official Columbia Open Studios Preview Party, hosted by 701 CCA, is on Thursday April 4, 7-9 p.m., in the historic 701 Whaley building. Meet and mingle with this year’s Open Studios artists over complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
During the Preview Party guests can preview participating artists’ work at the Columbia Open Studios Hallway Exhibition. They can also explore 701 CCA’s gallery throughout the evening and view their South Arts 2019 Southern Prize and State Fellows exhibition.
Tickets are $10 for 701 CCA members and $15 for non-members. Buy a ticket in advance, online at: https://www.columbiaopenstudios.org/preview-party, or at the door.
Discover artists in your neighborhood
The 69 Open Studios artists represent numerous communities throughout the City of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. Plan your route via the map on our website at http://www.columbiaopenstudios.org.
Cayce
- Julie Buckley
- Rosie Herman
- John and Venetia Sharpe
Chapin
- Judy Bolton Jarrett
- Carol Jean Marchese
Downtown & The Vista
- Tim Adams
- Eileen Blyth
- Stephen Chesley
- Heidi Darr-Hope
- Clark Ellefson
- Henry Foster
- Pat Gilmartin
- Craig Houston
- Robert Kennedy
- Michel McNinch
- One Eared Cow Glass
- Anna Redwine
- Kirkland Smith
- Curtis Tamm
- Keith Tolen
- Steven Whetstone
- David H. Yaghjian
- Olga Yukhno
Earlewood & Elmwood
- Diane Gilbert
- Howard Hunt
Five Points & Shandon
- Nora Floyd and Ruth Bayard
- Nancy Butterworth
- Michael Dwyer
- Caroline Harper
- Frank Heflin
- Michele Kingery
- Susan Shrader
- Ellen Emerson Yaghjian
Forest Acres
- Mike Donkle
- Mary Ann Haven
- Alicia Leeke
- Michelle Leitzsey Eason
- Lee A. Monts
- Sally Peek
- Scotty Peek
- Susan Robertson
Fort Jackson
- Ann Hubbard
- Robert Lyon
Heathwood
- Jane Schwantes
Irmo
- Adriana Vidal
King’s Grant
- Dawn Caldwell
- Patrick Parise
- Lake Katherine
- Angel Allen
- Jan Swanson
Lexington
- Wayne Rogers
Meadowfield
- Cameron Porter
Melrose Heights
- Jeffrey Donovan
- Naomi Freedman
- Peggy Jacobs
- Betsy Kaemmerlen
- Julia Moore
- Ashley Williams
Northeast
- Jason Kendall
- Thomas O’Brien
Olympia
- Jason Jaco
Pennington Acres
- Robert Keith IV
Rosewood
- Ed Bryan
- Mary Robinson
- Greyson Smith
Seven Oaks
- Dee Hansen
- Susan Hansen Staves
St. Andrews
- Jaime Misenheimer
West Columbia
- Michael Cassidy
- Laura Day
#ColaOpenStudios Sponsors
Columbia Open Studios would not be possible without the support of the City of Columbia, Richland and Lexington counties, and South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care. The Preview Party on April 4 is sponsored by MidlandsBiz and Schmoyer and Company, LLC.
Details are available at http://www.columbiaopenstudios.org.
About 701 CCA’s Columbia Open Studios
Tour: Saturday April 6, 2019, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday April 7, 2019, 12-6 p.m. in Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties
Preview Party: Thursday April 4, 2019 7-9 p.m. at 701 Whaley St., Columbia, S.C.
701 Center for Contemporary Art presents Columbia Open Studios, a free, self-guided daytime driving tour of artists’ studios in the City of Columbia, S.C., and Richland and Lexington Counties, showcasing the Midlands’ visual art community. During this weekend-long tour, artists open their studios to the public to share their stories and techniques, with free admission for all. Sat., April 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., April 7, 12-6 p.m. Visit www.columbiaopenstudios.org for more information.
About 701 CCA
701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) is a nonprofit visual art center that promotes understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary art, the creative process and the role of art and artists in the community via its gallery & artist-in-residence program at historic 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina. 701 CCA also encourages interaction between visual arts and other art forms. For more info visit http://www.701cca.org.
