Columbia Museum of Art Special Events

09/05/2018

Many thanks to COLAtoday for featuring us in this wonderful article about the 23 quintessential wedding venues in Columbia -- we're in great company!

Columbia brides, take a look at our list of 23 quintessential Columbia (and greater Midlands area) wedding venues.

08/22/2018

Thank you to everyone who came out to our member's opening for the Opening of Featured Exhibitions and the Collection! After 2 and a half weeks of getting everything perfected for you all it was such a pleasure seeing everyone enjoy the new galleries as well as Katie Pell and Hiroshi Sugimoto's exhibits.

Many thanks to our fabulous vendors!

Catering: Jenny Lackey
Chocolate Station: Bruges Chocolaterie
Bar Service: Black Tie Bartending
Rentals: Party Reflections, Inc

05/22/2018

IT'S FINALLY HERE! We had such a blast showing off our newly renovated event space last Thursday during our Members’ Opening Reception for Jane Peterson: At Home and Abroad. With fantastic food generously provided by Loosh Culinaire Page, RB's Bodacious Barbeque, and Anna Cline Catering. Thank you to all who attended!

02/23/2018

Are you looking to host an intimate after hours wine and hors d'oeuvre reception with a docent led tour of our galleries?
The CMA partnered up with Classic Catering for our Art Uncorked program to do just that! Perfect for groups 25-30.

02/22/2018

Now announcing our 2018 pricing!

Included with the pricing is the tentative schedule for construction so you will see when a space is available is and is not available.

We look forward to working with you all this coming year!

Check back for updates on renovations as well as throwbacks to the special events we have hosted in our beautiful museum throughout the past years.

*be sure to ask about our renovation and/or non-profit discounts

10/20/2017

As October comes to an end we wanted to share some creative ideas for fall wedding cakes. From sunflowers to color schemes, this article covers it all!

Fall is a wonderful season for wedding. Today, we gathered some fall wedding cake ideas to get us inspired for the cooler weather and seasonal treats! Maple,s pumpkins and sunflowers are important elements in a fall w...

10/13/2017

Happy from the Special Events team! We're still gushing over how beautiful this bride was on her big day. RIM Photography captured this moment on Boyd Plaza perfectly. Congratulations again to this bride and groom!

10/11/2017

"You don't sell a commodity, you sell joy, gaiety, excitement. You aim at people's hearts, not their minds" - Dorothy Draper said. She was the first to make interior design a profession and her designs continue to inspire event planners and interior designers today.

10/10/2017

The CMA is a unique venue for any occasion. The Garden Terrace offers amazing natural light and views onto Boyd Plaza. It is one of our favorite spaces for receptions, weddings or corporate events!

10/09/2017

Henri Matisse is now at the CMA! When booking a rental space you have the option to rent the galleries for your guests as well. Now through January 15, the Special Events team will be featuring fun facts and tidbits about Matisse and the exhibit at the museum using .

10/06/2017

On your wedding day, everyone will be looking at you and your beautiful dress. However, as you walk down the aisle you'll be looking at your groom. Here are some great styles that freshen up the traditional look for grooms.

For so long the grooms have been too traditional with their wedding attire, while in 2017 you might see some difference in the groom attire or groom suits.