CA activity guide - Columbia Association

arts&culture
Columbia
Art Center
& Gallery Shop
6100 Foreland Garth • Columbia, 21045
Columbia Art Center offers a wide
variety of art classes and workshops,
exhibitions in the galleries showcasing
the talents of local and regional artists,
community events and a gift shop. For a
brochure or more information, call 410-
730-0075, visit ColumbiaArtCenter.org or
email Art.Staff@ColumbiaAssociation.org.
● E Gallery Shows
Monthly exhibitions (Sep-Jun) by
local, regional and national artists are
held in Columbia Art Center galleries.
From South America to the Caribbean:
Contemporary Latin American Art
Curated by Marcel Wah
Main and Window Galleries
Sep 6-30
Reception: Sat, Sep 14 • 3-5pm
Held in conjunction with Howard
County Arts Council’s Road to the Arts.
Three Ceramic Artists
Pam Hannasch, Scott McNabb,
Richard Roepke
Main and Window Galleries
Nov 1-Dec 2
Reception: Thu, Nov 1 • 6-8pm
● T ● A Empty Bowls Fundraising Event
Sat, Oct 6, 4-6pm • Tickets $20
Main, Window Galleries and Facility Studios
Select your own handcrafted ceramics
bowl to take home with you! Features:
silent art auction, raffle drawings, live
music. Appetizers and light dessert
items will be served! Proceeds benefit
a community food organization.
Tickets go on sale September 4. Call
410-730-0075 or email Art.Staff@
ColumbiaAssociation.org.
● T ● A Annual Holiday Exhibition:
Singular Sensations
Dec 6-16
Reception: Thu, Dec 6 • 5:30-8pm
Call for entries • Ages 18+
All art pieces valued at $150 or under
are welcome — ceramics, jewelry,
paintings, photographs, cards, fiber,
glass, mixed media and sculptures. No
entry fee. Drop-off works Nov 27-Dec 1.
Call for entry form and prospectus or
check ColumbiaArtCenter.org.
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●E Gallery Shop
Unique gift shop features a variety of
one-of-a-kind handcrafted and affordable
art work created by instructors and
students of Columbia Art Center ideal
for gift-giving and home collections.
●E Rentals
Studios and Japanese garden are available
for both business and social rentals.
Kitchen is available. Gallery is free of
charge for viewing. Rooms and garden
can accommodate groups up to 50. WiFi
available. Please call 410-730-0075 for
more information and prices or go to
ColumbiaArtCenter.org.
●@ ●A Adult Programs
A wide variety of classes are offered
in a variety of art mediums such as:
calligraphy, ceramics, collage, digital
arts, drawing, painting, encaustics,
floral design, fused glass and jewelry.
For a current brochure or more information,
go to ColumbiaArtCenter.org.
●E Art Center Birthday Parties
Have your next party with us! Choose
from crafts, jewelry or Wear-A-Doodle.
Call for more information. Additional
parties listed on pages 38 and 39.
●Y New! Artful Birthday Parties
Ages 5-17
Hands-on creative and festive activities
make these parties unique! Includes
art instruction, supplies and decorated
party room.
Fairy Dust and Dragon Wings
Explore fairy tales and experience
myths during this artistic escape to
another world! Create a carnival mask,
mythological sculpture, costume wings
or a fairy tale sketchbook.
Gods and Goddesses
Grab your passports and travel through
time and culture to learn about powerful
imagery, gods and goddesses! Choose
from a colorful mask, kachina doll,
animal sculpture or travel journal.
Paints Paws and Claws
Travel around the world, learning about
colorful animal folk art and storytelling
traditions of various cultures!
Create a colorful mask, animal
sculpture or shadow puppet.
6 Weeks-12YearsYouth ●
13-17Years Teen
18Years+ Adult
55Years+ Mature
Everyone
Online Registration
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● Y Scout Badge Projects
Bring your scout troop to the Art
Center to fulfill art badge requirements.
Workshops can be developed
to meet desired badge criteria.
●@ ●Y ● T Youth and Teen Classes
A variety of classes are offered
including ceramics, alternative fashion
design, drawing and painting, costume
design and homeschool programs.
For a current brochure or more information,
go to ColumbiaArtCenter.org.
● E Salon Series
Free monthly presentations by area
artists, poets, actors and musicians.
The fall presentations include bluegrass
music and Klezmer music.
Sponsored by Columbia Art Center
Galleries and Little Patuxent Review.
Call the Columbia Art Center or visit
our web site for upcoming events.
●@ ● T Teen Wheel Throwing
with Joe Vitek
Ages 12-17
CA Residents, $120 • Non-Mbr, $130
Thu • 4-6pm • Sep 13-Nov 1
8 Sessions
Online registration begins Sat, Aug 18 or
call 410-730-0075 to register.
Learn the fundamental skills involved
with making pottery on the wheel.
All the basics from clay preparation,
throwing techniques, and glazing will
be taught, as well as opportunities for
some hand-building. Explore techniques
for making vases, mugs and
bowls, as well as other forms according
to ability and desire. A supply
list will be sent with registration
confirmation. Call 410-730-0075 for
more information.
●@ ● A ● M Girls Night Out to Create
Fri, 6:30-8:30pm • $30 per session
Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 7
Online registration begins Sat, Aug 18 or
call 410-730-0075 to register.
Back by popular demand! Enjoy an
evening of fun for you and your girlfriends
one Friday each month. Every
month features a fun DIY project or
wearable art project. Come socialize
and take home your own creation!
Feel free to bring your own snacks
and beverages! Call 410-730-0075 to
for more information.