Columbia Design League

Columbia Design League The Columbia Design League is a not-for-profit affiliate organization of the Columbia Museum of Art.

Columbia Design League promotes passion for design excellence and understanding of design’s broad impact on our community. The Columbia Design League is composed of members of the Columbia Museum of Art who share the belief that design matters. The goal of the Design League is to broaden our understanding of how good design affects every facet of our lives. The Design League brings people from aro

und the country to Columbia to infuse the region with creative energy, and to address design issues relevant to all of us. Another way we move toward our goal is to mine the talent already in Columbia. To that end, we engage local artists and designers in discussions about their take on good design in the intimate settings of their studios.

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Huge thanks to the artists, designers, hosts, judges, models, sponsors, guests, and the incredible Columbia Museum of Ar...
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Huge thanks to the artists, designers, hosts, judges, models, sponsors, guests, and the incredible Columbia Museum of Art team for making the relaunch of Runaway Runway such a success.

Special thanks to a few more of our amazing sponsors: TAG academy, A Little Happy and Izms of Art LLCRunaway Runway 2026...
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Special thanks to a few more of our amazing sponsors: TAG academy, A Little Happy and Izms of Art LLC

Runaway Runway 2026
Revived. Refreshed. Reconstructed.

Doors open at 6 30pm
Showtime 7pm

Columbia’s most fashionable and sustainable event is back, reimagined. Columbia Design League presents Runaway Runway, returning to inspire ways in which so-called waste can be turned into beautiful fashion. All over the world we see examples of overconsumption and the effect it has on the planet, and the CDL aims to put a spotlight on this crisis. 

Hosted by Harriett Green, visual arts consultant and former visual arts director for the South Carolina Arts Commission (1993–2021). Music provided by Maya Wang.



General Admission: 

$35 / $28 for CDL Members.

VIP Tickets: 

$100 / $80 for CDL Members. 

2026 Judges:  

Donna Watts, professor of sustainability in fashion & retail at the University of South Carolina

Donald Pollard Jr., professor at the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

Juliette Muller, owner and CEO of Columbia Fashion Week

Sponsors: Abacus Planning Group, Quackenbush Architects + Planners, Garvin Design Group, PMC Commercial Interiors, TAG Academy, Izms of Art, Curated Hospitality Group, The Nick, Olive Candle & Soap Co., Curated Wine Group, and Ambrosia Elite Taverna.

Can we assist you with accommodations for accessibility during your visit? Please let us know at 803-799-2810 or [email protected].

Runaway Runway flashback through the years...Photos by John Allen Photography Runaway Runway 2026At Columbia Museum of A...
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Runaway Runway flashback through the years...
Photos by John Allen Photography

Runaway Runway 2026
At Columbia Museum of Art
Doors open at 6:30pm
Showtime 7pm



Revived. Refreshed. Reconstructed.
Columbia’s most fashionable and sustainable event is back, reimagined. Columbia Design League presents Runaway Runway, returning to inspire ways in which so-called waste can be turned into beautiful fashion. All over the world we see examples of overconsumption and the effect it has on the planet, and the CDL aims to put a spotlight on this crisis.

Hosted by Harriett Green, visual arts consultant and former visual arts director for the South Carolina Arts Commission (1993–2021). Music provided by Maya Wang.

General Admission:
$35 / $28 for CDL Members.

VIP Tickets:
$100 / $80 for CDL Members.

2026 Judges:
Donna Watts, professor of sustainability in fashion & retail at the University of South Carolina
Donald Pollard Jr., professor at the University of South Carolina College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Juliette Muller, owner and CEO of Columbia Fashion Week

Sponsors: Abacus Planning Group, Quackenbush Architects + Planners, Garvin Design Group, PMC Commercial Interiors, TAG Academy, Izms of Art, Curated Hospitality Group, The Nick, Olive Candle & Soap Co., Curated Wine Group, and Ambrosia Elite Taverna.

Can we assist you with accommodations for accessibility during your visit? Please let us know at 803-799-2810 or [email protected].

Special thanks to our In-kind sponsors and Olive Candle and Soap Co.Runaway Runway 2026 tomorrow!April 18th At the Colu...
04/17/2026

Special thanks to our In-kind sponsors and Olive Candle and Soap Co.

Runaway Runway 2026 tomorrow!

April 18th
At the Columbia Museum of Art

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Runaway Runway flashback through the years...2026 Runaway Runway This Saturday April 18th At Columbia Museum of Art Door...
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Runaway Runway flashback through the years...

2026 Runaway Runway
This Saturday
April 18th
At Columbia Museum of Art

Doors open at 6 30pm

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1515 Main Street Or PO Box 2068
Columbia, SC
29201

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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