September Events 2026

Bobbi Sorensen Solo Exhibition

Bobbi Sorensen is an award-winning visual artist living in Columbia, SC. Working across a range of wet media, she paints people in both non-traditional and formal poses, as well as landscapes and water scenes.

Bobbi began studying art in College in Los Angeles in the 1960s, earned an art degree from the University of Maryland, and a master’s degree from George Washington University. She worked for five years on the US Senate Labor Committee, as a registered lobbyist, and association executive for several health-related organizations.

She finished out her career as Executive Director of the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, a training institute affiliated with George Washington University. During these years, she limited herself to doing occasional commissions and charcoal portraits.

Bobbi credits her move to SC in 2014 for stimulating her interrupted creative growth. A member of several arts associations, she became an active member of the Crooked Creek Art League, where she served on the Board and in several leadership roles, including Chair of several Exhibitions and Juried Shows.

Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to Sunday, September 13, 2026

Gallery Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 5, from 12 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Draw, Paint & Connect with the About Face Drawing Group at Stormwater Studios

Join About Face Drawing Group for an inspiring evening of creativity on Monday, September 7 & 21, from 6:30–9:00 p.m. at Stormwater Studios!

Each session features two live models—one for figure drawing and one for portrait work—offering a rare opportunity to sharpen your skills, explore new techniques, and work from life in a supportive, creative environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just getting started, everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite materials—sketchbooks, paints, brushes, or easels—and settle in for a relaxed, energizing night of making art alongside fellow creatives.

Admission is $15, and first-time participants attend for free!

Stay connected or learn more by reaching out to Jordan Johnson at [email protected] or following @about_face_drawinggroup on Instagram.

Draw, paint, and connect—your next creative spark might be waiting in the room.

Earth–Women–Fire: A Ceramic Exhibition and Sale

The second year of Earth–Women–Fire features an exhibition and sale by seven South Carolina ceramic artists: Anne Schultz, Betsy Kaemmerlen, Debbie Gregory, Diane Gilbert, Kirstin Dow, Lucy Bailey, and Marti Wallace.

The exhibition brings together a diverse collection of works that place a variety of styles, textures, and colors in conversation, exploring what happens when individual pieces coexist and interact. The show embraces each artist’s inspirations and experiences, including both functional and sculptural ceramic works.

Exhibition Dates & Hours:

September 24–26, 2026

Thursday, September 24: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, September 25: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 26: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and acquire unique ceramic art from some of South Carolina’s finest artists!

Betsy Kaemmerlen Art Collection Sale

Discover a unique selection of fine art, pottery, and collectibles from the personal collection of artist Betsy Kaemmerlen during this special show and moving sale.

The collection features an eclectic range of works, including abstract and figurative paintings by Laura Spong, Palissy-inspired fountains by David Scott Smith, abstracted landscapes by Richard Lund, sculptures by Rita Ruth Cockrell, vintage purses, brown-and-white decal ware, and much more. Visitors will also have the opportunity to view and purchase Stephen Chesley’s remarkable portrait of the Titanic, created using coal recovered from the shipwreck.

Art Sale Dates:
September 29 – October 3, 2026

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.