June Events

Unleash Your Creativity with About Face Group – Monday, June 2 & 16!

Join the About Face Group on Monday, June 2 and 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stormwater Studios for an inspiring evening of life drawing and painting. The session features two live models—one figure model and one portrait model—giving you the perfect opportunity to elevate your artistic skills in a supportive, creative environment. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting, this session is ideal for all skill levels.

Bring your sketch pad, drawing or painting supplies, and even your easel if you prefer. Participation is only $10, and first-time attendees can join for free! To stay updated on future sessions, email Jordan Johnson at [email protected] or follow the group on Instagram at @about_face_drawinggroup.

Stormwater Studios, located at 413 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201, in the heart of the Congaree Vista District, offers the perfect setting to fuel your creativity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create and connect!

2025 Ag + Art at Stormwater Studios 

Stormwater Studios is excited to participate in the 2025 Richland County Ag + Art Tour, a free, self-guided exploration of farms and markets featuring local artisans, live music, and more! Join us on Saturday, June 7  from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 from Noon – 4 p.m. and experience the inspiring work of Columbia artists Cathy Love and Debi Kelly, who are teaming up to share their passion for animals through an art exhibition at Stormwater Studios.

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets that feature local artisans at every stop! During the tour, visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians, and learn more about rural life. The tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation with over 150,000 visitors participating since 2012.

Coming Soon to Stormwater Studios: The 2025 Ag + Art Exhibition!

We’re thrilled to feature Columbia artists Cathy Love and Debi Kelly, whose work celebrates the charm, character, and beauty of farm life through painting.

Cathy Love brings her love of rural animals to the canvas with expressive oil paintings inspired by her travels—and her stays at farm B&Bs!

Debi Kelly, raised on a Richland County family farm, captures the spirit of the countryside through landscapes, livestock, classic vehicles, and rustic scenes drawn from personal experience.

Exhibition dates are from Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Extended hours during the Ag + Art Tour on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

The opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of art and live music featuring the beloved Jim LeBlanc, singer-songwriter, and guitarist with 25+ years of soulful tunes and storytelling in the Columbia area.

These artists share their passion for animals and art in this special showcase. Come experience art inspired by the land, the animals, and the stories that make farm life so special.