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Join us for a special two-day gathering celebrating South Carolina’s creative community and connecting artists, cultural leaders, and arts supporters from across the state. What to expect:
Thurs., Oct. 8, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Free
Celebrate the opening of In the Making: Contemporary Craft from South Carolina with a special preview reception. As a part of Handwork 2026: Celebrating American Craft, a nationwide initiative led by Craft in America, this juried exhibition showcases the work of 12 South Carolina- based artists working in fiber, ceramics, wood, metal, glass, mixed media, and other fine craft traditions. Guests will enjoy an early look at the exhibition while celebrating the breadth, innovation, and vitality of contemporary craft practices across the state.
Fri., Oct. 9, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | $10 per person, free for students & Museum members
Artist Homecoming: Elements of Craft will bring together artists, curators, arts administrators, and craft supporters from across the state of South Carolina for a full day of conversation, connection, and celebration.
The special day will feature:
- Panel conversations:
*State of the Arts in South Carolina
*The tradition and future of sweetgrass basketmaking
*Handwork 2026 South Carolina Curators
- Artist-led walkthroughs of In the Making: Contemporary Craft from South Carolina
- Interactive activities
- “Yearbook” inspired photos
This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. A special thanks to our Artist Homecoming partners, the Columbia Museum of Art and the Columbia Design League.
FULL SCHEDULE + GET YOUR TICKETS: https://scmuseum.org/events/artist-homecoming-2026
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301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201
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