Artista Vista

Join us for Columbia’s 31st Annual Artista Vista, April 14-16, 2023. This art-centric event is truly has something to offer for everyone while maintaining safety and following COVID-19 protocols. The Congaree Vista district of Columbia, SC, is an official South Carolina Arts & Cultural District.

Art Gallery Crawl — Free — Friday, April 14, 6-9 p.m.

Artista Vista begins Friday night with the annual Gallery Crawl throughout The Vista District. Join us from 6-9 p.m. for a fun evening in The Vista’s distinctive galleries.

Art Day — Free — Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (413 Pendleton Street)

Artista Vista continues on Saturday with events at Stormwater Studios, Lewis + Clark and One Eared Cow. Visitors will discover collections and view live demonstrations from artists.

Light and Lantern Parade — Free — Saturday, April 15, 8-9 p.m.

Join us for the Light and Lantern Parade at the entrance of the Lincoln Street Tunnel. Join the crowd as we stroll through The Vista and kick off this event. Be sure to stop by the creation station on Lincoln Street to construct your lantern before the parade!

Crafty Feast — Free — Sunday, April 16, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (1300 Lincoln Street)

Visit Crafty Feast, a juried craft fair, to purchase art and gifts! The event will take place outdoors at the corner of Lincoln and Lady Streets.

Applications for Crafty Feast go live on Monday, February 20.

Live on Lincoln — Ticketed — Sunday, April 16, 5-8 p.m. (1200 Lincoln Street)

Artista Vista’s finale is Live on Lincoln. This outdoor, socially-distanced performance will take place on the cobblestones of Lincoln Street.

 

A comprehensive safety plan has been put in place for all Artista Vista events. Masks are encouraged for all patrons, and hand sanitizer is encouraged throughout events. Social distancing will be encouraged. NO CONCEALED WEAPONS ALLOWED.

The Vista, Columbia’s premier art district, is committed to continuing to keep the art scene in the Midlands thriving, as the past three decades attest. The Vista was synonymous with art by the early 1980s when artists began to move their studios to the area’s affordable abandoned warehouse space. Today’s restaurants, shopping and nightlife in historic buildings along the Gervais Street corridor are still driven by the Vista’s creative energy.

 

A comprehensive safety plan has been put in place for all Artista Vista events. Masks are encouraged for all patrons, and hand sanitizer is encouraged throughout events. Social distancing will be encouraged.

The Vista, Columbia’s premier art district, is committed to continuing to keep the art scene in the Midlands thriving, as the past three decades attest. The Vista was synonymous with art by the early 1980s when artists began to move their studios to the area’s affordable abandoned warehouse space. Today’s restaurants, shopping and nightlife in historic buildings along the Gervais Street corridor are still driven by the Vista’s creative energy.