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Today we are traveling to the Bethlehem Community Center to check out this unique mural by John Hairston and assistant, local artist, Ariel Flowers.
Did you know you can find great public art at schools? Local schools? In August 2004, an anonymous donor a long with Sandhill School commissioned five sculptures to be placed throughout the campus. Local sculptor, Greg Fitzpatrick spent time at the school, getting to know the
students and it’s learning programs and philosophies. Fitzpatrick created six beautiful sculptures that can be found both inside and outside the school grounds. Collectively, they are referred to as The Hero’s Journey. The sculpture pictured is specifically titled Lean on Me and
In 2018, One Columbia for Arts and History, in partnership with The COMET bus system to create an ART BUS featuring artwork by Laurie McIntosh. The rolling mural features over 15 landmarks from around the Columbia area and the eclectic spirit and architecture of the city.
The process for this project, and projects like this, started with a conceptual design that was then painted on a several large-scale canvases. The paintings were then photographed by George Fulton Studio and converted to digital images that were transferred to a vinyl wrap.
Meet Stormwater’s newest Resident, Malik Greene, @leakylikeafaucet_ a self-taught oil painter focused on creating social commentary regarding himself and society at large through intimate narrative-based artwork. The residency, a collaboration between Stormwater and One Columbia.
Welcome back to Mural Mondays! Today, we are taking a look at Christine Lufty’s “Columbia, We’re In This Together!”. In June 2020, Home Advantage Realty commissioned Lufty to exemplify unity in our community & to show “We are all in this together.” Read more on our IG.
This Sculpture Saturday, we are recognizing Spire by Jay Hubbell, who passed away in 2018. Nestled in the corner of a parking lot at Oak and Gervais where this tall stack of stone masonry sculpture sits. Hubbell said the artwork is meant to be a “social equalizer,”.
Do you hate litter in Columbia? So do we! And so does Palmetto Outdoor (@PalmettoOutdoor) and PalmettoPride (@PalmettoPride ). In 2019 we teamed up with artist Austin "Slim" Gee to create the "Love not Litter mural Saluda In Bloom", located on Candi Lane #MuralMonday
Want to grow your creative business and market yourself to the best capability? Make sure to sign up today by 11:45 pm!
One Columbia retweeted
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🗣️📢
The AEI Workshop is back for Session 3! Sign up by April 17th at 11:45 pm! Classes are set to start at May 4th.
3 reasons why you should go:
1. No cost!
2. In depth info on marketing your art work!
3. Help promote your career by networking!
CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 🗣️📢
The AEI Workshop is back for Session 3! Sign up by April 17th at 11:45 pm! Classes are set to start at May 4th.
3 reasons why you should go:
1. No cost!
2. In depth info on marketing your art work!
3. Help promote your career by networking!
Show some love for Columbia's local artists! A Peace of Soul (@peaceofsoulsc ) commissioned artist Cedric Umoja (@umojaizm ) to create this mural on their building along North Main. Drop your favorite Columbia mural below. Don't forget to tag the artist!
One Columbia retweeted
🎉SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER BECOMES NEW POET LAUREATE FOR THE CITY OF COLUMBIA!🎉
Jennifer Bartell Boykin plans to spread poetry throughout the city while promoting the appreciation and knowledge of poetry among residents.
Read more: ow.ly/5o6Y50MuZZb
@SV_Vikings
#AEI is back! Along with @scartscomm & Paul Smith, we present the marketing course of your dreams! Turn a profit or increase profits w/ effective #marketing strategies & a strong brand presence. Apply for AEI Session 2 by 1/13/23.
ow.ly/yQMC50M2HE9 for more.
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Need we say more? A program + competition especially for high school pupils blends performance & poetry. Registrations open for both tracks. @PoetryOutLoud is a national program encouraging poetry study through a dynamic recitation competition. FAQs+More | bit.ly/39LZI8o
![[Image description: Orange background with contrasting letters. Text reads, Poetry Out Loud 2023, state + national competition. A paper is stuck next to the title with a 'ukiah' format that reads, Two tracks. One competition. Individual... or School. So register now.]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fdl_rgCWAAA8F65.jpg?name=orig)
ALT [Image description: Orange background with contrasting letters. Text reads, Poetry Out Loud 2023, state + national competition. A paper is stuck next to the title with a 'ukiah' format that reads, Two tracks. One competition. Individual... or School. So register now.]