701 CCA Presents: Columbia Open Studios, April 7-8, Free Weekend-Long Tour of 70 Local Artists’ Workspaces

March 27, 2018 (COLUMBIA, S.C.) — Discover the Midlands’ vibrant art scene for free during the eighth annual Columbia Open Studios tour, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA), Saturday, April 7 [10 a.m. – 6 p.m.] and Sunday, April 8 [12 - 6p.m.]. The self-led, daytime driving tour features 70 local artists spanning the City of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. A preview party will be held Thursday, April 5, 7-9p.m. in 701 Whaley’s Olympia room to kick off the weekend event.

Plan your weekend-long art crawl

Columbia Open Studios gives locals and tourists alike the opportunity to meet 70 artists from the Midlands and to learn about the materials and techniques that go into creating their pieces. A variety of art will be represented, from ceramics and sculptures to photography, printmaking, painting and more. Tour through homes, gardens and studios to learn about the materials, techniques and inspiration behind the artists’ pieces.

Guests can chat with the artists about their work and watch as some demonstrate their creative process live. Artworks are available for purchase, and as part of 701 CCA’s mission to support the Midlands’ art community, artists keep 100 percent of sales made during Columbia Open Studios.

Studio-hopping across the greater Columbia area offers a unique opportunity to experience the region’s art culture. Make a day trip out of Open Studios by visiting local hotspots and restaurants along the way for sips and snacks. A list of restaurants in our region can be found on the website at http://www.columbiaopenstudios.org/

Attendees can plan their free #ColaOpenStudios tour with a 32-page printed guidebook, including a full artist list and maps, available at 701 CCA, in the April 4 edition of Free Times or online at http://www.columbiaopenstudios.org.

Columbia Open Studios Preview Party: mingle with the makers

The official Columbia Open Studios Preview Party, hosted by 701 CCA, is on Thursday, April 5, 7-9 p.m., in the historic 701 Whaley building. Meet this year’s Open Studios artists and mingle over complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

View a select piece of each artists’ work, exhibited for the duration of the preview party. 701 CCA’s current exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Fletcher Williams III will also be open for viewing.

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 70 Open Studios artists represent numerous communities throughout the City of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties. Plan your route via the map and guidebook on our website at http://www.columbiaopenstudios.org

Cayce & West Columbia

Julie Buckley

Will Barnes

Michael Cassidy

Laura Day

Christopher Lane

John & Venetia Sharpe

 

Cedar Terrace

Robert Keith IV

 

Chapin

Judy Bolton Jarrett

CJ Martin-Marchese

 

Downtown & The Vista

Eileen Blyth

Stephen Chesley

Heidi Darr-Hope

Lauro Lesllo & Yelitza Diaz

Clark Ellefson

Henry Foster

Alejandro Garcia Lemos

Pat Gilmartin

Craig Houston

Robert Kennedy

Sharon Collings Licata

Michel McNinch

One Eared Cow Glass

Kirkland Smith

Keith Tolen

Steven Whetstone

David Yaghjian

 

Earlewood & Elmwood

Diane Gilbert

Susan Lenz

Howard Hunt

Noelle Brault

 

Elgin

Tyrone Geter


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Five Points & Shandon

Nora Floyd & Ruth Bayard

Nancy Butterworth

Michael Dwyer

Caroline Harper

Frank Heflin

Mary Gilkerson

Jamie Peterson

Grace Rockafellow

Susan Shrader

Ellen Yaghjian

 

Forest Acres

Mike Donkle

Lyssa Harvey

Mary Ann Haven

McHale Kuhlkin-Hornsby

Alicia Leeke

Lee Monts

Thomas O’Brien

Sally Peek

Scotty Peek

Christian Thee

Kathryn Van Aernum

 

Heathwood

Jeffrey Donovan

Julia Moore

Jane Schwantes

Jan Swanson

Ashley Williams

 

Irmo

Adriana Vidal

 

King’s Grant

Patrick Parise

 

Lexington

Amanda Fangue

Wayne Rogers

 

Meadowfield

Cameron Porter

 

Northeast

Teresa Pietras

 

Pine Ridge

Melinda Cotton

 

Rosewood

Frol Boundin

Ed Bryan

Greyson Smith

Janet Swigler

 

Seven Oaks

Fairoozan Abdullah

 

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St. Andrews

Nancy Marine

#ColaOpenStudios Sponsors

Columbia Open Studios would not be possible without the support of the City of Columbia and Richland and Lexington Counties, South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care. The Preview Party on April 5 is sponsored by Quackenbush Architects + Planners, MidlandsBiz and Schmoyer and Company, LLC.

Details and full guide are available at http://www.columbiaopenstudios.org.

About 701 CCA’s Columbia Open Studios

Tour: Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, April 8, 2018, 12-6 p.m. in Columbia, S.C.

Preview Party: Thursday, April 5, 2017, 7-9 p.m. at 701 Whaley St., Columbia, S.C.

701 Center for Contemporary Art presents the eighth annual Columbia Open Studios, a free, self-guided driving tour of artists’ studios and workspaces throughout the City of Columbia and Richland and Lexington counties, showcasing the Midlands’ visual and tactile art community. During this weekend-long tour, artists open their studios to the public, sharing their stories and artistic techniques. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday and 12-6 p.m. Sunday. 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 center also explores the creative process and role of art and artists in the community via its gallery and artist-in-residence program at historic 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina. For more info visit http://www.701cca.org.

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