September 2025 Events

Draw, Paint, and Connect with the About Face Group at Stormwater Studios – Monday, September 1 & 15!

Mark your calendar for an evening of artistic exploration with the About Face Drawing Group on Monday, September 1 and 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stormwater Studios.

This dynamic session will feature two live models, one for figure drawing and one for portrait work, offering a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills in a welcoming, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, this session is open to all experience levels.

Bring your favorite materials—sketchpad, paints, brushes, or even your easel—and get ready to dive into a night of creativity and community. Admission is just $15, and first-timers attend free!

Want to stay in the loop? Reach out to Jordan Johnson at [email protected] or follow the group on Instagram: @about_face_drawinggroup.

Join this group for an inspiring night of drawing, painting, and artistic connection.

Laurie McIntosh’s Tidal Transformations: My World in Linocut Opens at Stormwater Studios

South Carolina artist Laurie McIntosh debuts her latest exhibition, Tidal Transformations: My World in Linocut, at Stormwater Studios from September 10–20, 2025. 

Featuring more than 40 works, the exhibition highlights McIntosh’s use of the linocut reduction technique—often called “suicide printing”—and introduces mixed media pieces made from the leftover materials and fragments generated during the printmaking process.

“Linocut requires intricate planning,” says McIntosh. “Using its byproducts lets me work from a more spontaneous, intuitive place.”

McIntosh holds a B.A. in Fine Art from the University of South Carolina and has trained at institutions including Penland School of Crafts. She is known for large, thematic bodies of work inspired by personal narrative and visual exploration. Her previous exhibitions include All the In-Between: My Story of Agnes and Gatherings: My World in Linocut at Stormwater Studios in 2023. She operates a working studio in Camden, SC.

Stormwater Studios is located at 413 Pendleton Street in Columbia, SC 29201. The gallery will be open daily during this exhibition from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Join us for the opening reception on Wednesday, September 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Learn more at lauriemcintoshart.com and stormwaterstudios.org. 

Something Old, Something New by Patrick Parise 

Something Old, Something New opens at Stormwater Studios from Wednesday, September 24 through Sunday, September 28, 2025, with gallery hours daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This special exhibition brings together past and recent works that reflect Parise’s evolving artistic journey. 

Join the artist for the opening reception on Thursday, September 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and return for an engaging Artist Talk on Saturday, September 27, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., where Parise will share insights into his creative process and the stories behind his work.

Stormwater Studios is located at 413 Pendleton Street in Columbia, SC 29201. The gallery will be open daily during this exhibition from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.