701 Center for Contemporary Art

05/28/2026

Today through Saturday, step into the studio and experience art in the making. 🎨✨

Artist-in-residence Tra Bouscaren is opening the doors to the Gallery at 701 Whaley for a special Open Studio experience. Stop by to explore works in progress, see where creativity happens, and connect with the artist behind the work.

🗓 Open Studio Hours in the Gallery
Thursday–Saturday, May 28–30
3:00–7:00 PM

Thursday–Saturday, June 4–6
3:00–7:00 PM

📍701 CCA Gallery, Second Floor
701 Whaley Street

Whether you’re an art lover, collector, or simply curious, this is a chance to see the creative process up close in an inspiring studio setting.

05/26/2026

🎨 Join us for an Artist Talk with Tra Bouscaren!

Spend an evening with 701 CCA Artist-in-Residence Tra Bouscaren as he shares insights into his creative practice, current projects, and the ideas driving his work. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artist, ask questions, and engage in conversation about contemporary art and experimentation.

📅 Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 701 CCA Gallery, 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC

Tra Bouscaren is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores technology, media, surveillance, waste culture, and the systems that shape our everyday lives. Don’t miss this chance to connect with one of today’s innovative contemporary artists.

This event is free and open to the public.

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05/22/2026

Support contemporary art in Columbia and become part of the 701 CCA community. As a member, you’ll enjoy free gallery admission, discounts on events and workshops, exclusive invitations, and the opportunity to help keep bold, contemporary art thriving in our city. 🎨✨

Whether you’re a student, artist, arts supporter, or longtime fan of 701 CCA, there’s a membership level for everyone. Your support helps us continue bringing innovative exhibitions, artist residencies, performances, and community programming to Columbia.

Join today and invest in the future of the arts in Columbia. ❤️

📍701 Whaley St., Columbia, SC
🔗 Become a member: 701 CCA Membership Link in Bio

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05/21/2026

Join us for Sisters Singing Jazz: Nicole Henry — an elegant night of soulful music presented by 701 Whaley and the ColaJazz Foundation with support from 701CCA.

Internationally acclaimed vocalist Nicole Henry brings her powerhouse voice, magnetic stage presence, and emotionally rich performances to Columbia for one special night in The Market at 701 Whaley. From jazz standards to soulful originals, this is a performance you won’t want to miss.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Market at 701 Whaley

Gather your friends, grab a table, and enjoy an evening of world-class jazz in one of Columbia’s most unique listening-room experiences. 🎷

Get your tickets through the link in our bio!

05/11/2026

Join us for a conversation with some of the Artists featured current exhibition, By Hand & Machine, on display until May 17th.

By Hand & Machine: A Virtual Conversation

When: Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EST

Where: Virtual – Via Zoom (link below)

This conversation will be moderated by Heather Powers, a textile designer & collections advisor.

Participating Artists Include
Kristy Bishop
Amalia Galdona Broche
Catharine Ellis
Amy Putansu
Christine Tedesco

Please RSVP using the link in our profile & a zoom link will be sent to you. FREE to attend, this event will be recorded.

Works in this reel also include tapestry weavings on exhibit by (faces & jacket with heart🫀).

May 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - FREE to attend. Join us for a conversation with some of the Artists featured in our current exhibition, By Hand & Machine, on display until May 17th. The conversation will be moderated by Heather Powers. Participating Artists: Kristy Bishop Amalia Galdona Broche Ca...

05/05/2026

Midlands Gives is more than a day of generosity—it’s a catalyst for creativity. 🎨

When you support 701 CCA, your donation directly fuels bold exhibitions, provides meaningful opportunities for artists-in-residence, and makes workshops and programs accessible to our community. It’s how new ideas are sparked, voices are amplified, and Columbia’s contemporary art scene continues to grow.

Every dollar helps us create space for artists to take risks—and for audiences to experience something unforgettable.

Be part of what’s next. Give today and invest in the future of art in our community.

05/04/2026

The impact of giving during Midlands Gives is felt every day at 701 Center for Contemporary Art.

Your support doesn’t just fund programs—it creates opportunities. It brings exhibitions to life that challenge and inspire, gives artists the time and space to create through residencies, and opens the door for the community to experience contemporary art through workshops and events.

Because of these donations, 701 CCA remains a place where ideas grow, artists are supported, and Columbia’s creative community continues to thrive.

05/02/2026

“By Hand / Machine” at 701 Center for Contemporary Art explores the evolving relationship between what we make—and what we let machines make for us. From intricate hand-crafted works to pieces shaped by digital processes, this exhibition invites you to look closer at how art, labor, and innovation collide.

Experience the work of contemporary South Carolina artists pushing boundaries across mediums and ideas—challenging how we define creativity in a rapidly changing world.

📍 701 Whaley Street, 2nd Floor
🕐 Gallery Hours: Thursday–Sunday, 1–5 PM

Free and open to the public.



ByHandMachine

04/30/2026

Another incredible piece by 😍. Be sure to stop in Thursday - Sunday from 1p - 5p through May 17!

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Another oval piece with some jarring colors. At first I thought the black and pink checkers clashed with the orange but then I think that’s what I ended up liking about it. Color relationships all day over here.

This piece is also on view at till May 17 in the exhibition By Hand and Machine.

04/30/2026

Step inside the creative process 👀🎨

Join us at 701 CCA for an Open Studio with Artist in Residence Katelyn Chapman—a chance to experience art as it’s being made.

Katelyn’s work draws from her deep roots in the rural South, exploring working-class life, memory, and tradition through rich storytelling and oil painting. (701CCA)

During this open studio, you’re invited to drop in, see what she’s working on in real time, and connect directly with the artist. It’s a rare opportunity to go beyond the finished piece and into the heart of the creative process.

✨ Free & open to the public
📍 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC

Come curious. Stay inspired.

04/29/2026

By Hand & Machine, on display until May 17th, is an exhibition you don’t want to miss! Check out this piece by 🤩

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My newest weaving is in the exhibition By Hand and Machine at . The show is on view through May 17. On May 11 there’s going to be a zoom pa el discussion with the artists and if you’d like to join DM and I’ll send an rsvp link.

One thing that is new about this piece is that I’ve added a little d-ring as a connector in the center left. That’s led to lots of new playful things in the studio and to me making rings like that out of clay. From this piece there’s a lot of cool and interesting pieces in the works with this new element.