See contemporary art from more than 25 South Carolina artists come alive at the South Carolina State Museum’s fifth annual Congaree Art Festival, Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Presented in conjunction with the Congaree Vista’s art celebration Artista Vista, this year’s festival will feature such diverse work as Clay Burnette’s pine needle basketry, Diane Gilbert’s sculptures, Edward Whitmer’s oil paintings, Kent Amber’s woodcut prints, Paul R. Moore’s hand-thrown pottery and much more. Displayed art will be available for purchase at a variety of prices.
“The Congaree Art Festival provides a wonderful opportunity for a large number of South Carolina’s visual artists to have their work seen and potentially purchased by a growing audience of art collectors, says Paul Matheny, curator of art. “It also provides a unique opportunity for the public to interact directly with artists and find out the story behind the artists and their work.”
Art demonstrations and displays are only one highlight of the festival. Children will have the chance to paint a face jug for a unique piece of art. Prices are $10 for the general public and $8 for Friends of the State Museum members.
Artists will display their work on the Museum’s front lawn, but will be moved inside in case of rain.
Events held on the front lawn are free. The Congaree Art Festival is included with admission or membership. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children 3-12.
For more information, contact Paul Matheny at (803) 898-4941.
Art lovers can browse through the booths of dozens of artists, interact with the creators and even purchase works they like at the South Carolina State Museum’s fifth annual Congaree Art Festival, Saturday, April 26.
Photo by Susan Dugan/courtesy S.C. State Museum.
More than 25 artists will display their creations and discuss their work with the public at the South Carolina State Museum’s fifth annual Congaree Art Festival. Some will create art while guests look on, and art can be purchased as well. The event also includes children’s activities. The fun can be had from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26. The art festival is free with museum admission or membership.
Stoneware, painting, pine needle baskets and many more styles of art may be enjoyed – and purchased – at the Congaree Art Festival, April 26 at the South Carolina State Museum. More than two dozen artists will have booths to display their creations and talk with the public.
Photo by Susan Dugan/courtesy S.C. State Museum.