by Art will be in the air and lining the streets as the 31st Annual Artista Vista returns to the heart of South Carolina for a weekend-long celebration of art and culture from April 19 through 21.
Festivities include a buzzing Friday night gallery crawl spanning through the historic Vista District with live music, art demonstrations, and more. Saturday’s Art Day celebrates a hands-on approach to art with artist talks and demos in the Huger Street Cluster at One Eared Cow, Lewis and Clark, and Stormwater, followed by the interactive Light and Lantern Parade. Sunday’s events round out with Crafty Feast, where local makers will be present for the public to shop and enjoy. Live on Lincoln, Artista Vista’s grand finale on Sunday evening is a ticketed dinner and show on the cobblestones of Lincoln Street.
Here is the entire schedule of events for Artista Vista this weekend:
Friday, April 19, 6-9 p.m. – Gallery Crawl throughout The Vista District.
Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Art Day. See demonstrations at Stormwater Studios, Lewis + Clark and One Eared Cow Glass. Visitors will discover collections and view live demonstrations from artists. Stormwater Studios butterfly release at 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 20, 2-6 p.m. Live Art Mart — Free (1300 Park Street). The 2024 Artista Vista Live Art Mart is an innovative juried art fair. Developed by artists for artists, this market gives customers an extraordinary opportunity to understand how artists create their work and purchase some of their creations.
Saturday, April 20, 8-9 p.m. Light and Lantern Parade presented by Architrave — Free.
The lantern-making station at the 31st annual Artista Vista (photo by Allen Wallace/Cola Daily).
Sunday, April 21, 5-8 p.m. Live on Lincoln presented by LS3P — Ticketed (1200 Lincoln Street) Tickets available at https://tickets.coladaily.com/events/live-on-lincoln.
Bonnie Boiter-Jolley and Nicolas White of Columbia Repertory Dance Company performing at Live on Lincoln, the finale of the 31st annual Artista Vista (photo by Allen Wallace/Cola Daily).
The 4th Annual Live on Lincoln presented by LS3P is on Sunday, April 21. Join us as we continue this wonderful tradition that began in 2020 with the Koger Center for the Arts. This event showcases and raises funds for some incredible performing arts groups in the city.
For more information on Artista Vista, visit vistacolumbia.com.
