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06/05/2026

🌿 Join us tomorrow at Stormwater Studios!

Come be part of Artists in Conversation as part of Building Bridges Through Art 2026, presented in partnership with the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN.

📅 Saturday, June 6
🕑 2:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Stormwater Studios

This special community conversation brings together participating artists to share the inspiration, lived experiences, and creative processes behind the works featured in the exhibition. Inspired by WREN’s Status of Women and Girls in South Carolina: 2025 Research Findings, the exhibition explores critical themes including healthcare access, economic inequality, childcare, advocacy, and community support systems.

Visitors will hear directly from artists as they reflect on how their work responds to issues of gender justice, equity, and collective action—and how art can help build awareness, connection, and change.

🎨 Featured artists include:
Aerin Chafa, Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Things by Demetria/Demetria Blooms, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, and Tayler Simon.

Join us for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue, art, and community engagement. All are welcome!

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06/03/2026

🎉🎨 Now Open: Building Bridges Through Art 2026 with the Women's Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN)! 🎨🎉

The work is up, the gallery is ready, and we're excited to welcome the community a day early to experience Building Bridges Through Art 2026, presented by Stormwater Studios in partnership with the Women's Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN).

This year's exhibition features the work of 23 artists from across South Carolina whose artwork was inspired by The Status of Women and Girls in South Carolina: 2025 Research Findings. Through diverse artistic approaches, these artists respond to issues including healthcare access, unequal pay, childcare challenges, and access to essential community resources—creating work that reflects lived experience, sparks dialogue, and imagines pathways toward equity and collective action.

Featured Artists:
Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Demetria Blooms, Aerin Chafa, Kalah Crawford, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Mana Hewitt, Christopher Lane, Susan Lenz, Shaina Manuel, Kat Martin, Shabnam Miri, Gina Moore, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, Renee Rouillier, Kathleen Sahtunkinish, Blakely Sheely, Tayler Simon, Nancy Stockton, Julia Strasburger, Keith Tolen, Meredith Walker

🖼️ Featured Partner Organization: WREN
The Women's Rights & Empowerment Network advances gender justice in South Carolina through advocacy, education, research, and community building, with a focus on reproductive freedom and economic justice.

💬 Join Us for Artists in Conversation
Saturday, June 6 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Meet participating artists and hear firsthand about the inspiration, experiences, and creative processes behind the work on view. This engaging discussion will explore how art can deepen understanding, build connections, and inspire meaningful community conversations.

Featured artists include:
Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Demetria Blooms, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, and Tayler Simon.

📅 Exhibition Dates: June 4–27, 2026
🕚 Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
🎤 Artists in Conversation: June 6 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
🥂 Reception: June 18 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

📍 Stormwater Studios
413 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29201

All events are free and open to the public.

Join us as we celebrate the power of art to foster understanding, encourage dialogue, and build bridges within our community.

06/01/2026

Amazing Events You Won’t Want to Miss This June at Stormwater Studios!

Mark your calendars and join us!

*Draw, Paint & Connect with the About Face Drawing Group
June 1 & 15 | 6:30–9:00 p.m.

Enjoy an inspiring evening of figure drawing and portrait work with live models. Artists of all skill levels are welcome! Admission is $15, and first-time participants attend free.

*Building Bridges Through Art Exhibition With Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN
June 5–28, 2026
Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Featured Artists include: Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Demetria Blooms Things by Demetria, Aerin Chafa, Kalah Crawford, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Mana Hewitt, Christopher Lane Art, Susan Lenz, Shaina Manuel, Kat Martin, Shabnam Miri, Gina Moore, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, Renee Rouillier, Kathleen Sahtunkinish, Blakely Sheely, Tayler Simon, Nancy Stockton, Julia Strasburger, Keith Tolen, and Meredith Walker.

*Building Bridges Through Art: Artists in Conversation
June 6 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Hear directly from featured artists as they discuss the inspiration, experiences, and social issues that inform their work in this powerful exhibition presented in partnership with the Women's Rights & Empowerment Network (WREN).

Featured artists include Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Demetria Blooms, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, and Tayler Simon.

*Building Bridges Through Art Reception
June 18 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and connect with the community. The evening includes remarks from WREN representatives Aisha Jones and Dr. Amalia Luxardo on WREN's mission and impact across South Carolina.

Join us as we celebrate art, dialogue, and community throughout June. We look forward to seeing you at Stormwater Studios!

*All of these events are FREE and open to the public.*

Stormwater Studios is located at 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

05/30/2026

📷 Step Into a World Where Past and Present Meet—Today at Stormwater Studios!

Looking for something inspiring to do this afternoon? Join us at Stormwater Studios for a special opportunity to meet photographer Craig S. Glass and explore the stories behind his captivating exhibition, Perspectives on the Timeless, from Noon–2:00 p.m. today, Saturday, May 30.

This offers a chance to hear firsthand how these remarkable photographs came to life, discover the inspiration behind the work, and engage in conversations about photography, storytelling, and the enduring beauty found in everyday scenes.

Whether you're an art enthusiast, a photography lover, or simply curious to experience something new, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Glass.

✨ Admission is free. Bring a friend, explore the exhibition, and spend part of your Saturday surrounded by art, conversation, and creativity.

05/29/2026

Closing out the month of May, Meet the Artist: Craig S. Glass on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from Noon–2:00 p.m.

Spend the afternoon with Columbia-based and internationally award-winning photographer Craig S. Glass of Ambrotype Visuals as he discusses the inspiration and creative process behind Perspectives on the Timeless. Through striking monochrome and color photography, the exhibition explores memory, emotion, history, railroads, architecture, and the enduring presence of places and objects that connect past and present.

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist, ask questions, and experience the exhibition through conversations about what makes photography truly timeless. Described by Glass as “Where Fine Art Meets the Rails,” his carefully composed digital photographs transport viewers across place, memory, and time.

This event is free and open to the public.

Stormwater Studios is 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC

05/28/2026

🎨 Draw, Paint & Connect at Stormwater Studios!

Join the About Face Drawing Group on Monday, June 1 & 15 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. for an evening of creativity, community, and artistic exploration at Stormwater Studios.

This dynamic session features TWO live models — one for figure drawing and one for portrait work — offering artists the opportunity to practice, experiment, and grow in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re an experienced artist or trying figure drawing for the first time, all skill levels are encouraged to attend.

Bring your favorite materials — sketchbooks, paints, brushes, pencils, or an easel — and settle in for an inspiring evening of art-making and connection.

✨ Admission: $15
✨ First-time attendees are FREE!

To learn more, contact Jordan Johnson at [email protected] or follow on Instagram.

05/27/2026

Several exciting events are coming up at Stormwater Studios that you will not want to miss this May and June!

📸 Meet the Artist: Craig S. Glass
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026 | Noon–2:00 p.m.

Meet Columbia-based and internationally award-winning photographer Craig S. Glass of Ambrotype Visuals and learn more about the inspiration behind Perspectives on the Timeless. Explore photography that blends memory, history, architecture, railroads, and emotion through compelling monochrome and color imagery.

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🎨 Artists in Conversation: Building Bridges Through Art 2026 with Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN
🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Hear directly from participating artists as they discuss the work featured in Building Bridges Through Art 2026 in partnership with the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN). This community conversation explores themes of gender justice, healthcare access, economic inequality, advocacy, and collective action.

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✨ Reception: Building Bridges Through Art 2026 with Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN
🗓 Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Meet exhibiting artists and representatives from WREN during this special reception celebrating an exhibition inspired by The Status of Women and Girls in South Carolina: 2025 Research Findings. Through painting, photography, sculpture, fiber, and mixed media, artists reflect on lived experiences and envision pathways toward equity and community connection.

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📍 All events are FREE and open to the public.
📍 Stormwater Studios | 413 Pendleton Street | Columbia, SC

05/24/2026

🌊🎨 CALL FOR ENTRY: Building Bridges Through Art 2026 with Congaree Riverkeeper 🎨🌊

Stormwater Studios is now accepting submissions from South Carolina artists for the next Building Bridges Through Art exhibition in partnership with Congaree Riverkeeper.

Inspired by the theme Clean Water, Healthy Rivers, this community-centered exhibition invites artists working in all media to explore the environmental, cultural, and community significance of the Broad, Lower Saluda, and Congaree Rivers.

Artists are encouraged to submit work that:
💧 Reflects connections between people and rivers
🌿 Explores conservation and environmental stewardship
🦅 Highlights ecosystems and wildlife habitats
⚠️ Responds to threats facing waterways
🚣 Celebrates recreation and shared natural resources
💬 Inspires awareness, dialogue, and community action

This exhibition is part of the Building Bridges Through Art series, which connects artists with nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities and address important social and environmental issues through art, conversation, and collaboration.

📍 Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
📍 Exhibition Dates: July 8–19, 2026
📍 Opening Reception: Thursday, July 16 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Artists at all stages of their careers are encouraged to apply.

For submission details, visit https://www.stormwaterstudios.org/building-bridges-through-art/

05/21/2026

Step into a world where past and present collide at the opening reception for Perspectives on the Timeless by Ambrotype Visuals this Thursday at Stormwater Studios.

Join us during Third Thursday in The Vista for an evening of powerful photography, conversation, and community — and meet artist Craig S. Glass in person as he shares the inspiration behind his compelling images that blur the boundaries between memory, history, and modern life.

From dramatic railroad scenes to atmospheric landscapes and architecture, Perspectives on the Timeless invites viewers to reflect on the people, places, and moments that remain embedded in our collective memory long after time has passed.

Experience an exhibition where “Fine Art Meets the Rails” and discover photography that transports viewers across place and time.

📍 Opening Reception: Thursday, May 21 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Exhibition Dates: May 20–31, 2026
📍 Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

05/20/2026

Join us at Stormwater Studios for Building Bridges Through Art 2026 in partnership with the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN.

This community-centered exhibition brings together artists whose work responds to themes of gender justice, advocacy, healthcare access, economic inequality, childcare, and community support systems inspired by The Status of Women and Girls in South Carolina: 2025 Research Findings.

Through painting, sculpture, fiber, mixed media, photography, and more, featured artists explore lived experiences, spark dialogue, and imagine pathways toward equity and collective action.

Featured Artists include: Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Demetria Blooms Things by Demetria, Aerin Chafa, Kalah Crawford, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Mana Hewitt, Christopher Lane Art, Susan Lenz, Shaina Manuel, Kat Martin, Shabnam Miri, Gina Moore, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, Renee Rouillier, Kathleen Sahtunkinish, Blakely Sheely, Tayler Simon, Nancy Stockton, Julia Strasburger, Keith Tolen, and Meredith Walker.

📍 Exhibition Dates: June 5–28, 2026
📍 Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Reception: June 18, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Join us for an exhibition that uses art as a platform for conversation, awareness, and community connection.

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413 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC
29201

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Wednesday	11am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm

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http://www.StormwaterStudios.org/

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