Feast Your Eyes

From thoughtfully curated exhibitions to hands-on classes that invite participation, Columbia offers countless ways to become part of its ever-evolving artistic narrative.

Columbia is a canvas where creativity spills from gallery walls onto sidewalks, storefronts, and unexpected corners of the city. Home to celebrated artists and emerging voices alike, the city’s visual arts scene reflects a community that values expression as much as innovation. From thoughtfully curated exhibitions to hands-on classes that invite participation, Columbia offers countless ways to become part of its ever-evolving artistic narrative.

See

Over the Mantel Gallery
Tuesdays–Saturday | 11AM–5PM

Midlands Fall Arts and Craft Market
September 19 & 20

Sesquicentennial State Park Artisan Market
Nov. 8 | 10AM–4PM

Third Thursday Art Night: Wayne Thornley
Nov. 19 | 5:30–7:30PM | Koger Art Center

Bobbi Sorensen Solo Exhibit
Sept. 2–13 | Stormwater Studios

In the Making: Contemporary Craft from South Carolina
Opens in Oct. | South Carolina State Museum

Live GlassBlowing
Daily | One Eared Cow

Body Matters Exhibit
Aug. 22–Jan. 3 | Columbia Museum of Art

Halloween Hoopla
Oct. 30 | 5:30-7:30PM | EdVenture

Want to see more art in your backyard? Take yourself on an Instagram tour of Columbia’s murals using onecolumbiasc.com as a guide!

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