# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Art Class: Unlocking Abstraction
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Explore hands-on abstraction techniques with local painter Victoria Rickards in this three-session class. With inspiration from featured exhibition Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil, participants learn how to move beyond realism and tap into their own abstract side through guided exercises, experimentation, and studio practice. This class is designed to provide practical tools, fresh inspiration, and confidence in developing a personal, expressive style. Ages 15 and up. All materials and equipment provided.

$200 / $160 for members. Members get priority registration through Wednesday, April 8. 

Victoria Rickards is a Columbia-based artist, lighting designer, and scenic designer. Her work has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami and the Columbia Museum of Art, where she has also participated in the multiple events and programs. She has been featured in Forbes for her contributions to contemporary art. Her practice includes painting, installation, and design, with an emphasis on abstraction as a tool for emotional and conceptual expression. 

Can we assist you with accommodations for accessibility during your visit? Please let us know at 803-799-2810 or info@columbiamuseum.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/art-class-unlocking-abstraction/200030080875954
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, exhibitions, dance
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbia Museum of Art
- **lat**: 34.006
- **long**: -81.03621
- **full address**: Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street,Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Art Class: Unlocking Abstraction being held?
  - **A:** Art Class: Unlocking Abstraction takes place on Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street,Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Art Class: Unlocking Abstraction?
  - **A:** Art Class: Unlocking Abstraction is organized by Columbia Museum of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Art Class: Unlocking Abstraction is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Art Class: Unlocking Abstraction sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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