This is hands-down the best art gallery in the Midlands. They have a variety of art styles to cater…read moreto every preference. The best part about this Gallery, is that the artists are here to greet you, and they are super friendly. They also offer classes to strengthen your own art skills, from beginner to advanced levels. They also offer layaway and the art is very affordable. They also have a wide selection with hundreds and hundreds of pieces to choose from. I'm particularly fond of Gail and Marlyn. If you are in Sandhills shopping, make sure to check out this art gallery. It's the best store in this whole Shopping Center.

This well laid out gallery is located amongst some generic shops at The Village at Sandhill, but is…read morefull of local artistry and charm. Plenty of natural light and offerings ranging from photography to impressive oil paintings make this spot a must visit. We were greeted warmly upon entering and I chatted with the knowlegable and friendly volunteer long enough to learn that they offer First Friday events with music, food and beverages and a chance to meet the artists of some of the work. While I didn't see anything I absolutely loved this trip aside from a few photographic pieces, this will be on my 'must stop' list in future visits to SC to see what new offerings they may have. How refreshing to see local art displayed alongside the usual mall findings in the Village! Great idea!!

Great service Always have what I need in art supplies and…read moreanswer all my questions Great framing service

We were looking for a venue to get married at. We wanted a space that was LGBT friendly and didn't…read morerequire a lot of work to decorate. I knew the minute I walked in, it was meant to be. Wendy met us with spunk and enthusiasm and didn't flinch when we said "we" were getting married. We had a date picked already so for a Monday we were winning with the cost. It came with all the tables, chairs and space we needed. The lighting was perfect.

Cool place to go spend some time. They have a nice planetarium show which my son loved. We love to…read morelook at the Megalodon mouth and the Mastodon. They always have different shows or exhibits that come through. I was overjoyed at the Disney Costumes exhibit that came at the end of last year! We have gone to the Children's museum across the street to let the kids get some energy out, then gone to the State museum so they can be a little calmer and more focused. Great to do on rainy or super hot days so being inside is still fun.

We took advantage of the CoolPASS offered by Experience Columbia, SC getting us access to the South…read moreCarolina State Museum, EdVenture Children's Museum, and the Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens and thoroughly enjoyed the weekend! Great dollar value if you're interested in all locations mentioned. The museum was easy to find and offered plenty of parking in a lot shared with the EdVenture Children's Museum. They had many exhibits that our 7 & 12 year old enjoyed but they thoroughly enjoyed the second floor galleries with the dinosaur exhibit and the habitat exhibits. Staff was very friendly and helpful when fielding our questions. They also enjoyed seeing the the history of SC through the years represented through artifacts and the changes from the colony, war, and industrialization of the city with mills and the railroad. They also have a planetarium and a 4D shows offered throughout the day. Highly recommend adding this to your itinerary if you are in the Columbia area! The selection of exhibits were fun to see and educational.

The Warehouse is a hidden gem, as you don't really know what it is from the outside. Luckily, my…read morefriend and I were in an adventurous spirit as we walked past it on our way to a coffee shop and decided to stop in. It can be best described as a "co-shop" space... there are a few different shops offering a variety of ideas from vinyls, art pieces, apparel, to herbs/wellness. Not only do they sell items but they tend to have workshops on Fridays, and Saturdays that vary from sewing, journal making, herbal mock tails and more. (You can find what's going on through their Instagram). We loved Errapel located here as we were able to pick herbs out that would help with certain wellness issues like anxiety, insomnia, concentration and more. The owner of Errapel took her time to explain them to us, guide us and was a delight just speaking to her. I would say it's worth stopping by and seeing if any of the events or shops interest you.

Love the stuff it has and its quirkiness. Staff is friendly and I love the location tucked in by…read morethe antique mall.

I absolutely LOVED my visit to the Columbia Museum of Art! It might not be the Louvre or the Met,…read morebut for a city the size of Columbia, I don't know if it's possible to craft and curate a better art museum. They had such a great collection, replete with amazing religious artwork, postmodernist works, artifacts from ancient China, and... a work from Claude Monet! As someone who's a huge fan of Impressionism, the fact that a piece from Claude Monet is sitting in Columbia is simply amazing. Kudos to the CMA for being able to procure this painting, and I hope that it remains at the museum in perpetuity.  In terms of the lesser-known works, they had a really cool exhibit from a local artist (well, from Spartanburg, which I'll consider "local",) which detailed the ever-increasing melding of technology and humanity. The exhibit displayed what was essentially a set of bronze busts that served as a combination of human and robot heads, with which the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI,) is as important and prescient as ever.  Finally, they had a cool section for kids called "The Cross Hatch," where kids could experiment and learn about the different art techniques in a fun and interactive environment. In addition, when I walked into the museum, they were setting up for a corporate event, and I was told by the gentleman working the front desk that the museum also serves as an event venue for all sorts of different occasions.  The only, very very *very* minor complaint that I have is that the downstairs rooms were closed, as they were busy setting up a new exhibit. Of course, I understand that the rooms have to be closed in order to set up a new exhibit, I just wish that they weren't closed when I happened to visit. Lol.  All-in-all, the Columbia Museum of Art is an amazing art museum, I'd recommend that anybody pay it a visit, and I hope that it's around for a long, long time!

My sisters and I had fun exploring the museum! We didn't know the second floor was up for…read morerenovations until sometime mid January so we got to explore the first floor only. It was still fun and interesting to catch out. The staff were kind and informative as well!

Absolutely amazing artists and art in the lid wonderful collaboration of artists!!! So much to see…read moreand experience!!! My sister, Michel McNinch, is one of the founding artists here. It sits right off of the downtown area behind the One Eared Cow glass sculpting. The gallery is open for customers to drop in and browse, for artist to have their own space, shows and rental functions!! Columbia supports the arts and the art teachers and artists of the world!! Go check them out!!! MichelMcNinch.com !

Jackie and crew have been framing art for me for years. Jackie takes the time to understand the…read morevision and suggests custom options that always seems to work. The craftmanship is top-notch... from matting to mounting to UV protected glass. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND her gallery!!! Cynthia W

I heard about havens through my friend Pam. She was enrolled in one of his 5 week painting classes…read moreand invited me to accompany her to her last session. It was the best experience. Rob was an incredible artist and instructor. We used the palette knife to paint the girl with an umbrella. Even if you are just a beginner like me or a pro like my friend Pam, havens is the place where you want to take an art class. If you are in the market for a unique frame, that is your go to spot.

Another amazing permanent art spot in Columbia SC, went to "And I Was Covered In Blossoms" art…read moreexhibit today! Located on the 2nd floor of 701 Waley, more later..

From the owner: 701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA) is a nonprofit visual art center that promotes…read moreunderstanding, appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary art, the creative process and the role of art and artists in the community via its gallery & artist-in-residence program at historic 701 Whaley in Columbia, South Carolina. 701 CCA also encourages interaction between visual arts and other art forms. For more information visit our website.