NEXT THURSDAY, April 19, 2012

OPEN STUDIOS 2012 SPONSORS

Major Outreach Sponsors

You’re reading this because these sponsors support our creative economy here in the Midlands. Thank you!!

The City of Columbia, SC

Richland County

Program Sponsor

60,000 copies of our program guide have been produced and distributed statewide thanks to this arts benefactor!

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

(BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association)

Poster Sponsor

Seen 1,000 of our 11″x17″ posters all over the state? This is who made it possible.

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists

Digital Media Sponsor

Artists are entrepreneurs of the most creative sort, and the creative economy in South Carolina generates over $9 billion in revenue annually. Midlands Biz gets it.

Midlands Biz

Preview Party Sponsor

This law firm understands the importance of community in a creative economy.

Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, LLP

Join us for our Preview Party on April 19 in the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley, 7-11pm, to kick off the Indie Grits Festival, preview work by the 69 Columbia Open Studios artists, and see metal sculptor David Cianni’s incredible exhibition in our gallery! Thank you to Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, LLP!

$701 Sponsors

For those who find inspiration in the arts!

HoFP

Schmoyer and Company

The Shop Tart

The Cultural Council of Richland & Lexington Counties

$701 Sponsors and above are invited to a once-yearly, private party in the 701 CCA gallery with farm-to-table cuisine, uncommon drinks, and unique event design.

This project is funded by the Cultural Council of Richland and Lexington Counties and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of the Coastal Carolina Community Foundation of SC.

Implementation Sponsors

We couldn’t do it without you.

Rosso Trattoria

Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics

Jasper Magazine

SceneSC

Scott Hall Catering & Event Design

The Copy Shop

Groundwork Sponsors

Thank you for giving us a firm foundation for Columbia Open Studios!

Abacus Planning Group

Colliers International

Eric & Jen Elkins

Mad Monkey Inc.

Quackenbush Architects

ReNewell, Inc. Fine Art Conservation

Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC

S & S Art Supply

Southern Pottery

Preview Party Supporters

These folks are chipping in to make our April 19 Open Studios/Indie Grits Kickoff Party a totally unique, delightful affair!

WAS Designs

Scott Hall Catering & Event Design

Sustainable Carolina

The USC Drawing Department

The Columbia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Annual Professional Services Sponsors:  

Forrest Clonts Studio Photography

Idea Balloons Web Design

Karen Williford Design

Due to popular demand, current 701 CCA exhibition artist and artist in residence David Cianni will conduct an extra recycled materials art workshop for children 6 – 12 and their adult supervisors. During this workshop for families, Cianni will demonstrate how he creates a cyborg or robotic sculpture from recycled and post-consumer materials. Children and parents will help Cianni in the process of creating a sculpture.

See the Recycled Materials Workshop page for more info!

Gold Midwest | 14" x 11"

Non-porous Canvas

2641 N. Beltline Blvd.
Columbia SC 29204
803.445.2187
christy_aitken@bellsouth.net
www.christyaitken.com
www.facebook.com/christyaitken

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Directions:
From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take U.S. 1 (Gervais Street) east.  Follow until a four way stop.  Take a left on Glenwood Drive.  Take a right onto Forest Drive.  Kroger will be on your left at next major intersection.  Turn left onto N. Beltline Boulevard. Studio is in the fourth house on the left.  Park on Oakview Road.  Studio is on the corner, one house past driveway.

40" x 60"

1017 Ferguson St.
Columbia SC 29201
803.254.5003
jeff@jaOrganicAbstracts.com
www.jaorganicabstracts.com
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Directions:
From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take U.S. 1 (Gervais Street) west. Turn left onto Assembly Street. Cross Whaley Street and get into the far right-hand lane. Ferguson Street is the first right immediately after the old Columbia baseball field. Yandle’s Market, the red building, is on the corner of Ferguson and Assembly Streets at the flashing yellow light. Turn right on Ferguson and the studio is two blocks up on the right. Studio name is hanging on the front door awning.

ART iS USA | Cock Teaser

Artsy Fartsy

904 Knox Abbott Dr.
Cayce SC 29033
803.708.4731
ladyartnsoul@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/AFGAC
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Directions:
From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take U.S. 1 (Gervais Street) west. Cross over the river and turn left onto State Street. Turn right onto Knox Abbott Drive. The Studio is on your right next to the $2.49 Dry Cleaners and Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Coffee Bar.

Eileen Blyth | 10" x 12"

Studios in the Arcade
1332 Main St.
Columbia SC 29201
803.318.1144
e@eileenblyth.com
www.eileenblyth.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Studios-in-the-Arcade/158396500853738
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Directions:
From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take Main Street north two blocks towards Washington Street. The Arcade building will be on your right, on the block between Lady and Washington. Enter between Wish and Salon Sole. (Second entrance is around corner on Washington Street.)

Stoneware Mustard Leaf Bowl

Impressions Pottery
528 Queen St.
Columbia SC 29205
803.252.0824
nkbutterworth@gmail.com
www.impressionspottery.com
Wheeled Chair Accessible: no

Directions:
From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take U.S. 1 (Gervais Street) east. Take a right onto Harden Street and go through Five Points. Take a left onto Blossom Street. Go 3 long blocks and take a right onto Queen. House is last on left in cul-de-sac at Emily Douglas Park. Walk around the right side of house to reach studio in rear. Park on Street or in Emily Douglas lot.

Syderick Boyce | Wind Walker | 24" x 36"

Tapp’s Arts Center
1644 Main St. Columbia SC 29201
803.609.3479
info@tappsartscenter.com
www.facebook.com/TappsArtsCenter

Directions:
From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take Main Street north to the intersection of Main and Blanding Street. Studios are located inside the historic Tapp’s department store building on the southeast corner.

Mountain Stream II | 20" x 16"

176 Taylors Cove Rd.
Lexington SC 29072
803.960.0135
bgcompton@gmail.com
www.bencomptonart.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Ben-Compton-Art/132344293491709

Directions:
From the State Capitol in downtown Columbia, take U.S. 1 (Gervais Street) west across the Gervais Street Bridge. Continue on U.S. 1 S/Augusta Road for 10.4 miles through downtown Lexington. Turn left onto U.S. 1 S/U.S. 378 W/Main Street and go .6 miles. Take slight right onto U.S. 378 W and go 7.7 miles. Turn right onto Taylors Cove Road and go .5 miles. Studio will be on the right.