701 Center for Contemporary Art Columbia Open Studios

701 Center for Contemporary Art (701 CCA), Columbia's nonprofit visual arts and artist-in-residence center, presents Columbia Open Studios on April 21st and 22nd, 2012, as part of the 6th Annual Indie Grits Festival. This free, self-led driving tour of 69 artists' studios throughout Richland and Lexington Counties showcases the Midlands' talented visual art community and allows the public to meet esteemed local artists and see their working process at their home studios. (Artists keep 100% of sales.) Join us for a festive Preview Party and Indie Grits Kickoff on Thursday, April 19, 7-11pm in the Grand Hall at 701 Whaley with a complimentary grits bar, cash bar, soul, pop + oldies DJs, and lots of DIY fun! $8 advance, $10 door, all ages.