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Creative Industries

Feb 24, 2020

Viewpoint: Social plus video equals generational ROI

Generation X put it on the map, although many of us Xers still struggle to understand the nuances of online social dynamics. I mean, Xers are hanging on to Facebook […]

Feb 14, 2020

Cottontown Art Crawl coming in March

The second annual neighborhood event will feature more than 50 local artists, including jewelry makers and painters. The art crawl will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with bikes from Blue Bike SC free for public use.

Feb 5, 2020

Artisphere secures $31,620 grant

Artisphere has been awarded a grant of $31,620 by the S.C. Arts Commission for 2020.

Jan 24, 2020

Richland Library art series joining First Thursday

The library will feature a local artist creating original work during downtown Columbia’s monthly First Thursday activities. Program attendees can enter a drawing to win a piece created by the featured artist.

Jan 16, 2020

Richland Library to hold Black History Month celebration

Black History Month Fair 2020: The Jubilation Begins will include musical performances and other cultural activities. The event will be held Jan. 25 at the library’s Assembly Street branch.

Jan 10, 2020

Tapp’s Outpost arts center moves to Five Points

Formerly known as Tapp's Art Center, Tapp's Outpost joins former Rosewood coffee shop The Local Buzz as the newest businesses to relocate to Five Points. Tapp's Outpost new home is located at 713 Saluda Ave.

Jan 9, 2020

Columbia College dance professor named artist-in-residence

Martha Brim will spend 4 months developing community programs and sharing knowledge with Richland Library main branch patrons. Brim has been a dance professor at Columbia College for nearly 35 years.

Jan 7, 2020

Columbia filmmaker to headline Richland Library Careers in Film event

Columbia resident and filmmaker Andrew Gajadhar will be part of a panel discussion at the free program, to be held Saturday at the library’s main branch on Assembly Street. The event begins at 3 p.m.

Dec 13, 2019

We’re hoping it’s not bad luck to write about this

Today seems like a good day for us all to have stayed home. The weather is nasty, it’s cold (finally?) and it’s Friday the 13th. Well, maybe we could leave […]

Dec 13, 2019

Horror and sci-fi exhibit to explore art, fear

An exhibition featuring 135 pieces from the extensive collection of Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will make the final stop of an international tour at the Columbia Museum of Art from Feb. 15 through May 17.

Nov 20, 2019

Darlington cotton farm wins Garden & Gun award

The magazine named Covered in Cotton’s throw blankets the overall winner of its annual Made in the South awards. Two other S.C. companies won their respective categories.

Nov 18, 2019

Richland Library accepting artist-in-residence applications

The spring 2020 residency will run from Jan. 13 until May 15. Artists in all mediums are encouraged to apply by Dec. 15.