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2026 Morrison Award Ceremony! One Columbia for Arts and History, born out of Mayor Benjamin’s transition team for Arts and History in early 2011, has two primary roles: to advise and to amplify the arts and history community of Columbia, South Carolina.

Hip hop takes over Keenan House Park this September.The Alchemy of Art is back for its 4th edition — and this one celebr...
09/04/2026

Hip hop takes over Keenan House Park this September.

The Alchemy of Art is back for its 4th edition — and this one celebrates the full art of hip hop. 🔥

📅 Saturday, September 19 • 4–8 PM
📍 Keenan House Park, 801 Wildwood Ave, Columbia, SC

Here’s what’s going down:

Live performances from PATx & Milah
A one-of-a-kind DJ set from 803 legends DJ KINGPIN V.O.V., Sean DjLiv Livingson & Sherard "Shekeese" Duvall
Dance crews all night + The Cypher
Visual art by DOGON KRIGGA
Food, drinks & games all evening
Emceeing, DJing, dancing, visual art, fashion — the whole spectrum, all in one place. Tickets are donation-based, so pay what you can. Nobody misses out over money.

🎟️ Grab yours through the link in bio.

Who are you bringing to the Cypher? Tag them below 👇

Your museum era starts here. 🎨College Mixer is back at the CMA, and it’s all yours for one night only. Bring your crew, ...
09/02/2026

Your museum era starts here. 🎨

College Mixer is back at the CMA, and it’s all yours for one night only. Bring your crew, bring your student ID, and come make some memories.

📅 Thursday, September 3
🕔 5–8 PM
🎟️ FREE (part of Free First Thursday)

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ Hands-on art stations to get creative
🔍 A scavenger hunt through the galleries
🎧 Collaborative playlists for those late-night study sessions
🛍️ Vintage pop-ups from Ageless Vintage & Pannerpete Vintage
💿 Crate-digging at the Papa Jazz Record Shoppe pop-up
🍹 Two free drink vouchers for mocktails or sodas

Plus hang with the Harriet Hancock Center, Richland Library, and About Face Art League.

Open to all college students and young adults. Just grab your student ID and you’re in.

Who are you bringing? Tag your study buddy and mark your calendar. 👇

According to the NEA’s NASERC Arts Indicators, the number of self-employed artists in the U.S. reached approximately 523...
09/02/2026

According to the NEA’s NASERC Arts Indicators, the number of self-employed artists in the U.S. reached approximately 523,000 in 2022 — representing nearly 1 in 4 of all working artists and reflecting a long-term shift toward independent creative careers.

ArtLinc is officially returning for its 7th Chalk Arts Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM....
09/02/2026

ArtLinc is officially returning for its 7th Chalk Arts Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The beloved community event invites artists, art lovers, educators, students, and families out for a day of hands-on creativity as Columbia transforms into a vibrant, open-air gallery.

This year Artlinc will be held at the Vista Greenway Trail Entrance (under the Elmwood Street overpass). The nearly one mile former rail-trail corridor is a link for pedestrians and cyclists between residential neighborhoods; Finlay Park, one of the city’s most popular recreational amenities; and the Vista, the city’s shopping and entertainment district.

“ ArtLinc is a celebration to showcase our talented artists and bring our community together. Whether you consider yourself an artist or just want to pick up a piece of chalk and express yourself, everyone is invited to be part of the fun.”

• Free Materials: Chalk will be provided free of charge on-site, though participants are welcome to bring their own supplies.
• Family-Friendly & Free: Admission is 100% free for all attendees.
• Prizes: First place $500, Second $350, Third $150 to selected winners
For more information, vendor details, or event updates, visit www.ArtlincSC.com.

About ArtLinc

ArtLinc is an annual festival dedicated to celebrating community, creativity, and local talent in Columbia, S.C. By providing an inclusive space for people of all ages and artistic backgrounds to make art together, ArtLinc aims to foster a deeper appreciation for visual arts and community connection.

✨Artist Spotlight: Kirkland Smith✨Kirkland Smith is a representational painter who began creating Assemblages of post-co...
09/01/2026

✨Artist Spotlight: Kirkland Smith✨

Kirkland Smith is a representational painter who began creating Assemblages of post-consumer materials as an evocative way to drive home the message of the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. After receiving her BA in Studio Arts at USC, Smith began a part-time career as a portrait artist while staying home to raise four children. Several years ago, she had an opportunity to study classical painting and drawing at Studio Escalier in France. It wasn’t until she returned home that she began a new direction in her art in response to an environmental art contest, where she used post-consumer objects as her “paint”. Each Assemblage represents a part of our history. “What we throw away says a lot about who we are, but what we choose to cherish and protect says even more in the end.”

✨ Masterpiece Monday: Bears Ears/Solar Eclipse Mural ✨This week’s takes us to Main Street, where art, nature, and a mo...
08/31/2026

✨ Masterpiece Monday: Bears Ears/Solar Eclipse Mural ✨

This week’s takes us to Main Street, where art, nature, and a moment in Columbia’s history come together. 🌒🎨

Created by artists Lauren Andreu and Daniel Andreu and installed in 2017, the Bears Ears/Solar Eclipse Mural was inspired by the total solar eclipse that passed over Columbia that year. The mural brings together the dramatic landscape of Bears Ears National Monument with the contrast of darkness and daylight created by the eclipse.

But there’s more beneath the surface. The piece also serves as a reminder of our responsibility to protect the landscapes, natural resources, and planet that inspire us.

📍 Find it at Immaculate Consumption, 933 Main Street in downtown Columbia.

Next time you’re on Main Street, stop for a closer look—and discover even more public art throughout Columbia through One Columbia’s Public Art Directory.

08/27/2026

Y’all!!!! Go check out the Little Free Art Exchange at the Lincoln Street Tunnel (1300 Lincoln Street). Give free Art, take free Art! 💛💛💛

Repost from Vista Columbia, SC

The Little Free Art Exchange Box is officially here in The Vista! 🎨

As part of the nationwide Map of Flags project, this new art exchange gives our community a place to share and discover small pieces of art.

Bring a piece to leave behind, take one home that catches your eye, or stop by to see what’s been added by fellow creatives in Columbia.

📍 1300 Lincoln St.

Come check it out in The Vista!

According to the NEA’s NASERC Arts Indicators, U.S. household spending on arts and cultural goods and services reached $...
08/26/2026

According to the NEA’s NASERC Arts Indicators, U.S. household spending on arts and cultural goods and services reached $250 billion in 2022 — reflecting deep, sustained public investment in creative experiences across every income level and region.

08/25/2026

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