In this unique MLK Day celebration, the Friends of African American Art and Culture at CMA hosts their 2nd annual day of renewal to celebrate those keeping Dr. King’s dream alive. Recharge by immersing yourself in art, culture, and community. This lively day of self-care features craft projects, wellness stations, artist-led workshops, music, performances, gallery tours, food vendors, and more. Open to all.
Free admission all day courtesy of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.
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~Galleries open (CMA collection, Jackson Pollock: Mural, Midcentury Masters: Jasper Johns’ Gifts to the CMA)
~Black highlights tours of the collection (11am & 2pm)
~Artist-led workshops from Michael Dantzler (smartphone photography), Tammaka Staley (spoken word), and Richland Library’s Caroline Bradley (culinary art)
~Music from DJ Preach Jacobs
~Performance from Act-So Columbia (noon)
~Drop-in film screening from Nickelodeon Theatre and Moving Image Research Collections (loop of 5 films, 10 minutes each)
~Self-care stations from community partners like Girls Rock Columbia
~Food available for purchase from Entrees by Andre
~Smartphone photo booth
~Craft projects
~Community vision board
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