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What's happening at your museum Tours and classes, plus winter workshops just for kids

Bring the Family to the CMA

Your museum is open this weekend

The CMA will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving but open regular hours for the rest of the holiday weekend! Bring the whole family to enjoy 30 Americans, featuring an incredible “Who’s Who” list from among the most acclaimed Black artists of the last few decades, including Nick Cave, Glenn Ligon, Lorna Simpson, Mickalene Thomas, and Kehinde Wiley. And check out the focus gallery on the second floor to see Michael Kenna: Venezia for a moody valentine to one of the most miraculous cities on Earth.

 

Art Class: Rethinking Inking

Wednesdays, December 1, 8, and 15 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

In this three-part class, learn how to work both technically and gesturally with India ink on a variety of surfaces. Participants focus on thinking about ink outside of strict linework and are encouraged to work loosely and experimentally with materials. All supplies and equipment provided. Ages 15 and up. Face coverings required. Learn more.

Free First Thursday at the CMA

Thursday, December 2 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enjoy free admission courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Plus, the evening includes Sip & Scribble with FAAAC and a chance to meet the artists of new exhibition 22 South Carolinians on its opening day. Be on Boyd Plaza in the evening for live music, food vendors, and a beer garden courtesy of The Whig. Plaza events by First Thursday on Main.

CMA Gala

Saturday, December 4 | 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. 

Join us to celebrate and support the arts, particularly the major exhibition 30 Americans, featuring the work of acclaimed contemporary Black artists.

Featuring delicious small plates by Loosh Culinaire and libations by Twist Bartending, plus specialty cocktails by Olando "Opie" Patterson of Goat’s. Entertainment by Reggie Sullivan and the Congaree Saints and DJs Lady Marauder and Preach Jacobs.

Explore different worlds throughout the night with spaces inspired by works in the exhibition, like a champagne lounge inspired by Mickalene Thomas, specialty food and drink on Boyd Plaza inspired by the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and a glitzy hip hop club experience inspired by the Gala's pièce de résistance, Kehinde Wiley's nine-foot-tall Equestrian Portrait of the Count Duke Olivares. Learn more.

Winter Workshops

Monday and Tuesday, December 20 and 21 

Celebrate winter at the CMA with two-day workshops just for kids.

 

• Holiday Hop

  Ages 4 – 7 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

   

• Exploring Altered Books

  Ages 8 – 12 | 9:00 a.m. – Noon

   

• Mixed-Media Marvels

  Ages 8 – 12 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Learn more.

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