# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Evening for Educators: Body Matters
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Educators from across the state are invited to the CMA for an evening of art, wine, and nibbles as they enjoy exclusive access to new featured exhibition Body Matters, part of Handwork 2026, Craft in America's nationwide semiquincentennial collaboration. 

Hear from Jane Schwantes, an accomplished ceramicist and retired educator who served as the art teacher at Logan Elementary, an ABC school. She discusses how handmade objects tell stories about the maker and their society as well as how student makers can use craft to invent solutions, write stories, and reflect on the world they live in. Educators are invited to explore the galleries, learn about tour experiences, and try out lesson plan materials focusing on the new exhibition. Presented by Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union.  

Free. Space is limited so registration is required. Attendees receive documentation for professional development renewal credit. 

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/evening-for-educators-body-matters/200030529806325
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## 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,SC,United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Evening for Educators: Body Matters being held?
  - **A:** Evening for Educators: Body Matters takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main Street,Columbia,SC,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Evening for Educators: Body Matters?
  - **A:** Evening for Educators: Body Matters is organized by Columbia Museum of Art.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Columbia Museum of Art's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Columbia Museum of Art a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Columbia Museum of Art has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Evening for Educators: Body Matters is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. 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 Evening for Educators: Body Matters sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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