(Columbia, SC) – The Columbia Museum of Art announces the return of Arts & Draughts, the museum’s semiannual block party, on Friday, June 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This signature CMA event is a great opportunity to connect with friends and community creatives while exploring the museum. The upcoming Arts & Draughts features summer exhibitions Sam Gilliam: Printmaker and Let’s Have a Talk: Black Artists from the CMA Collection as well as a stacked lineup of performances, community partners, art activities, and art experiences from the booming Columbia cultural scene and beyond.
Attendees can enjoy:
- Art on view including featured exhibitions and the Our Story Matters Gallery
- Live musical performances from Cubs and Hrlum
- DJ sets and silent disco with Folk Tech
- Unique perspective tours with Darion McCloud of NiA Company
- An immersive dance performance with the Power Company Collaborative (PoCoCo)
- A DIY dyeing station with Chris Scott of Dyes Effx Art Ware (buy the Arts & Draughts t-shirt or bring your own)
- An experimental print activity with USC Printmaking
- A mini Gilliam-inspired sculptural print making station
- A solstice-themed photo booth
- An abstract flower crown making station
- Live screenprinting from Bluetile Print Studio as they make the official Arts & Draughts t-shirt
- Food for purchase by Los Chicanos, Doggone Good Dogs, and The Reizod Vegan Experience
- Cash bar by WECO Bottle and Biergarten featuring Creature Comforts Brewing Co.
$15 / $10 for members. Join or renew membership or volunteer for a short shift that night and get in free.
Sponsored by WECO Bottle and Biergarten and WXRY 99.3 FM. Music at the CMA is presented by the Baker & Baker Foundation. Silver Sponsors: Nancy and Richard Layman. Patron Sponsors: Barbara Boyd; Harold and Clarke Friedman. Friend Level Sponsors: Dr. Mary Baskin-Waters and Mr. Samuel C. Waters.
