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Opening Reception (Metals Exhibition)

Opening Reception (Metals Exhibition)

When

October 22, 2026    
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where

701 CCA Gallery
701 Whaley St., Columbia, SC, 29201

Join us for the opening reception for a very special exhibition!
6-8pm in the Gallery & Olympia Room. FREE to attend.
Some of the Artists will be in attendance, so look for the folks with name tags on!

This exhibition focuses on works by metalsmiths from throughout the United States. Both seasoned and emerging artists will be featured, including Boris Bally, Harriett Estel Berman, Thomas Bosse, Thomas Campbell, Katie Cassell, Kat Cole, Cappy Counard, Marilyn da Silva, Jack da Silva, Addison de Lisle, Stefan Gougherty, Andrew Hayes, Mana Hewitt, Matanda Keyes, Jaydan Moore, Vu Nguyen, Rachel S. Smith, Narong Tintamusik, and Logan Woodle. Education programming such as artist talks, panel discussions, workshops, and interdisciplinary activities will accompany the exhibition.

Curated by Tabitha Ott, an experienced metalsmith and executive director of 701 CCA, the exhibition showcases current trends and studio practices of some of the leading metalsmiths working today. This exhibition is part of a nationwide initiative – Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, which commemorates the 250th anniversary.