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COLUMBIA — There’s something in the air. Nora Williams can feel it. The Columbia-based documentary photographer said she’s noticed a desire to reconnect and build community within the local arts scene ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ever wonder what it's like to get inside the mind of an artist? 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios gives you the chance to meet and greet local amateur and professional artists in their ...

Local craftsman and contractor Cruz Chavez brings his passion for woodworking to Columbia. His skills and knack for teaching lead to the creation of Sawdust Studios, a community carpentry shop. His ...

COLUMBIA — After living everywhere from Idaho to Germany, local filmmaker and artist Ron Hagell claimed Columbia is the only place he’s lived that lacks broad public understanding of the need for ...

On Sunday, November 16, Columbia University School of the Arts will host the MFA Visual Arts + Sound Art Open Studios and Information Sessions. Visitors are invited to explore the school's graduate ...

Kenny McWilliams, foreground, and Philippe Herndon pose for a portrait in Archer Avenue Studio at River Drive Creative in Columbia on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Herndon and McWilliams partnered to ...