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SUMMARY:Puentas del Arte: Open House
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nColumbia\, SC – September 14\, 2026 – One Columbia Arts and Culture is opening its doors this Hispanic Heritage Month for “Puentes del Arte\,” a free community Open House celebrating the richness of Hispanic culture through art\, music\, and food. The event takes place Thursday\, October 1\, from 6-8 PM at 801 Wildwood Avenue\, Columbia\, SC 29203. \n“Puentes del Arte” means “Bridges of Art\,” and that’s exactly the spirit One Columbia hopes to capture: connection\, celebration\, and community\, all built around creativity. Guests can look forward to an evening full of color and rhythm\, with live music from David Rodriguez and The Latin Hustle setting the tone for the night. \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to view art through a collaboration with Palmetto Luna Arts\, a local organization dedicated to promoting Latino arts and culture in the Midlands. And no celebration is complete without great food. Takosushi will be on-site serving up its signature flavors\, adding one more layer of cultural connection to the evening. \n“Last year\, we hosted our first open house at the Keenan House\, and it was a tremendous success. Our goal was simple: to create a welcoming space for community and connection while reintroducing people to One Columbia\,” said Xavier Blake\, Executive Director of One Columbia Arts and Culture. “As we began planning this year’s event\, we asked ourselves how we could be even more intentional. Our board had the wonderful idea of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in partnership with Limitless Community Development and from that vision\, Puentes del Arte was born. This year’s open house will serve as a special kickoff to Carnaval del Barrio\, taking place Saturday\, October 3\, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Finlay Park. Carnaval del Barrio is another incredible event celebrating the Hispanic cultures\, creativity\, and community that enrich our city. We look forward to celebrating with you in October!” \nTanya Rodriguez-Hodges\, Executive Director of Limitless Community Development\, echoed that spirit of unity: “Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is about more than honoring culture; it is about opening our hearts to one another\, learning from our neighbors\, and creating a community where everyone feels welcome. We are grateful to partner with One Columbia Arts and Culture on Puentes del Arte and invite people from every background to experience the beauty\, creativity\, and traditions of Hispanic heritage. This meaningful evening will lead into Carnaval del Barrio\, a free community celebration on Saturday\, October 3\, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Finlay Park. Together\, these events remind us that when we share our stories and celebrate our cultures\, we build stronger bridges and bring our communities closer together.” \nWhether you’re an art enthusiast\, a longtime supporter of multicultural events\, or simply looking for a fun night out in Columbia\, “Puentes del Arte” offers something for everyone. It’s a chance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in a way that feels personal\, artistic\, and deeply rooted in community. \nThe event is free and open to the public. RSVPs can be made through Eventbrite at eventbrite.com/e/open-house-puentes-del-arte-tickets-2001007493278\, so guests can simply show up ready to enjoy the music\, art\, and food. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/puentas-del-arte-open-house/
LOCATION:One Columbia\, 801 Wildwood Avenue\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="One Columbia":MAILTO:info@onecolumbiasc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000
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SUMMARY:Unveiling New Public Murals Honoring Columbia's African American History
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]One Columbia Announces Cultural Layers Community Celebrations\, Unveiling New Public Murals Honoring Columbia’s African American History \nColumbia\, SC — July 13\, 2026 — One Columbia for Arts and Culture will host the Cultural Layers Community Celebrations\, two free public events marking the unveiling of new public artwork honoring the stories\, people\, and places at the heart of Columbia’s historically African American neighborhoods. The celebrations take place Saturday\, July 18\, at 2:00 PM at Richland Library Edgewood and Sunday\, July 19\, at 3:00 PM at the Richland Library Main Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. \nThe new artwork honors former residents and legacies of the Booker T. Washington\, Ward One\, and Wheeler Hill neighborhoods. Cultural Layers is a public art and storytelling initiative led by One Columbia and funded by the Knight Foundation and the Central Carolina Community Foundation. The project preserves and amplifies histories from these communities through photography\, videography\, oral histories\, archival research\, and public art\, centering the individuals who shaped the city and the schools and neighborhoods that served as cultural and social anchors for generations. \nAt each celebration\, attendees can view the completed murals and public artwork\, meet several of the individuals depicted in the work\, and connect with the community members\, historians\, and cultural partners who helped bring the project to life. The events are designed as community gatherings grounded in memory\, local history\, and collective pride. \nFeatured artists include Daniel Esquivia-Zapata\, Visual Artist and Educator; Nora Williams\, Photographer and Cultural Worker; and Malcolm Vanhannegeyn\, CEO of Perspective Cinema and Cinematographer. Community members featured in the work include Crissandra Elliott\, Deacon Richard Caughman\, and Raymond Richardson. \n“For us\, public art is more than just what you see; it’s about creating connections\,” said Xavier Blake\, One Columbia Executive Director. “Through Cultural Layers and the incredible talents of Daniel\, Nora\, and Malcolm\, we hope to create a lasting impact that honors the lives\, spaces\, and histories that shape our city.” \nThe celebrations are made possible with the support of community partners and sponsors including Central Carolina Community Foundation\, Knight Foundation\, Richland County Library\, the A’ja Wilson Foundation\, the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina\, Columbia SC 63\, the Ward One Organization\, and Friends of African American Art & Culture. \nMore information is available at onecolumbiasc.com/public-art/cultural-layers-project/. \nAbout One Columbia for Arts and Culture \nOne Columbia for Arts and Culture is the designated nonprofit arts organization for the City of Columbia\, South Carolina. Its mission is to amplify\, support\, and celebrate the arts while ensuring creativity remains a vital part of the city’s identity and growth. Through public programming\, community partnerships\, and cultural initiatives\, One Columbia works to make the arts accessible and meaningful for all residents of the Columbia region.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/unveiling-new-public-murals-honoring-columbias-african-american-history-2/
LOCATION:Richland Library\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, South Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="One Columbia":MAILTO:info@onecolumbiasc.com
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SUMMARY:Unveiling New Public Murals Honoring Columbia's African American History
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]One Columbia Announces Cultural Layers Community Celebrations\, Unveiling New Public Murals Honoring Columbia’s African American History \nColumbia\, SC — July 13\, 2026 — One Columbia for Arts and Culture will host the Cultural Layers Community Celebrations\, two free public events marking the unveiling of new public artwork honoring the stories\, people\, and places at the heart of Columbia’s historically African American neighborhoods. The celebrations take place Saturday\, July 18\, at 2:00 PM at Richland Library Edgewood and Sunday\, July 19\, at 3:00 PM at the Richland Library Main Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public. \nThe new artwork honors former residents and legacies of the Booker T. Washington\, Ward One\, and Wheeler Hill neighborhoods. Cultural Layers is a public art and storytelling initiative led by One Columbia and funded by the Knight Foundation and the Central Carolina Community Foundation. The project preserves and amplifies histories from these communities through photography\, videography\, oral histories\, archival research\, and public art\, centering the individuals who shaped the city and the schools and neighborhoods that served as cultural and social anchors for generations. \nAt each celebration\, attendees can view the completed murals and public artwork\, meet several of the individuals depicted in the work\, and connect with the community members\, historians\, and cultural partners who helped bring the project to life. The events are designed as community gatherings grounded in memory\, local history\, and collective pride. \nFeatured artists include Daniel Esquivia-Zapata\, Visual Artist and Educator; Nora Williams\, Photographer and Cultural Worker; and Malcolm Vanhannegeyn\, CEO of Perspective Cinema and Cinematographer. Community members featured in the work include Crissandra Elliott\, Deacon Richard Caughman\, and Raymond Richardson. \n“For us\, public art is more than just what you see; it’s about creating connections\,” said Xavier Blake\, One Columbia Executive Director. “Through Cultural Layers and the incredible talents of Daniel\, Nora\, and Malcolm\, we hope to create a lasting impact that honors the lives\, spaces\, and histories that shape our city.” \nThe celebrations are made possible with the support of community partners and sponsors including Central Carolina Community Foundation\, Knight Foundation\, Richland County Library\, the A’ja Wilson Foundation\, the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina\, Columbia SC 63\, the Ward One Organization\, and Friends of African American Art & Culture. \nMore information is available at onecolumbiasc.com/public-art/cultural-layers-project/. \nAbout One Columbia for Arts and Culture \nOne Columbia for Arts and Culture is the designated nonprofit arts organization for the City of Columbia\, South Carolina. Its mission is to amplify\, support\, and celebrate the arts while ensuring creativity remains a vital part of the city’s identity and growth. Through public programming\, community partnerships\, and cultural initiatives\, One Columbia works to make the arts accessible and meaningful for all residents of the Columbia region.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/unveiling-new-public-murals-honoring-columbias-african-american-history/
LOCATION:Richland Library\, 1431 Assembly Street\, Columbia\, South Carolina
ORGANIZER;CN="One Columbia":MAILTO:info@onecolumbiasc.com
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SUMMARY:Historic Keenan House with Community Open House
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nOne Columbia proudly announces the grand opening of its new headquarters at 801 Wildwood Avenue\, within the iconic Keenan House\, and invites the entire community to a celebratory Open House on September 24\, 2025\, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. This milestone event marks the next chapter in One Columbia’s mission to foster creativity\, preserve local heritage\, and deepen community engagement from a space of both historic significance and future possibilities. \nRelocating to the beautifully restored Keenan House is more than a change of address for One Columbia—it’s a strategic leap forward in cultivating arts\, culture\, and civic engagement across Columbia. Thanks to a dynamic partnership with the City of Columbia\, this preservation project has transformed a treasured landmark into a vibrant and accessible home for artists\, creatives\, and community members alike. The headquarters serves as a central hub for innovative programming\, public art projects\, artist support\, and cultural initiatives that bring people together. \nDuring the open house\, guests are invited to explore the elegant Keenan House through guided tours\, appreciate a specially curated art exhibit featuring local and regional talent\, and enjoy complimentary refreshments and beverages. The event will also highlight opportunities for sponsorship and fundraising\, inviting supporters to play a meaningful role in shaping the ongoing impact of One Columbia’s diverse initiatives. \nFrom its new headquarters\, One Columbia is poised to amplify its signature programs\, including the Artist Assistance Grant\, Garage Studio residency\, and citywide public art installations. The organization’s commitment to artist support\, creative placemaking\, and celebration of Columbia’s cultural heritage is now further rooted in a space designed for collaboration\, innovation\, and inclusion. \nThe transformation of the Keenan House into One Columbia’s new home underscores the powerful results of public-private partnerships in preserving history and advancing community goals. The historic setting will serve as a launchpad for bold new projects—and as a welcoming space for residents and visitors to connect with the capital city’s creative spirit. \nEveryone is welcome to attend this free event\, join the celebration\, and learn more about the vision and expanded work of One Columbia at its inspiring new headquarters. \nAbout One Columbia\nOne Columbia’s mission is to strengthen and celebrate the vibrancy of Columbia’s arts\, history\, culture\, and creative community. Operating from its new headquarters at the Keenan House\, One Columbia leads city-wide initiatives supporting creative expression\, public art\, artist advocacy\, heritage preservation\, and innovative programming. Through dynamic partnerships and a commitment to inclusivity\, One Columbia connects residents and visitors to the city’s rich cultural landscape\, ensuring the arts are accessible\, celebrated\, and woven into every part of Columbia life. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://columbiasc.gov/event/historic-keenan-house-with-community-open-house/
LOCATION:Ensor Keenan House\, 801 Wildwood Avenue\, Columbia\, SC\, 29203\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Columbia Events
ORGANIZER;CN="One Columbia":MAILTO:info@onecolumbiasc.com
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