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Carlisle Street Holiday Art Stroll

Presented by Over the Mantel Gallery at OTM Gallery, Columbia SC

Dec 02 2023

Over 50 artists’ paintings are available to homes and businesses this year on a first come, first served basis, all one-of-a-kind originals – One-stop for one-step decorating & gifting!

It is safe to say that on almost any given day an artist is painting on Carlisle Street. For decades, this has been true. And, for over a decade now, the artists have gathered once a year to present their masterpieces collectively during their Holiday Art Stroll. This traditional opportunity is coveted by art lovers, interior designers, art collectors and individuals alike. The street is dynamic, with full-time and part-time artists flowing into and out of their respective studio spaces, all the while gathering inspiration for their colorful compositions. Over 50 artists’ paintings are available to homes and businesses this year on a first come, first served basis, as every painting is one-of-a-kind. There is a wide range of styles, sizes, mediums, genres and price points. This stroll emphasizes showcasing unique creations by Columbia hands that may add joy to your surroundings year-round. The area is known by locals as the Carlisle Street Art District. “We are a hidden gem,” said Cindi Betts of Jodi Jenkins Designs, “but we don’t want to be hidden.” There is something in store for all on Carlisle!

One-stop for One-step decorating & gifting – In addition to paintings, you will find an abundance of gifts for everyone on your list – children’s clothing & books, ceramics, jewelry, embroidered linens, furniture, rugs, custom-made pillows, stationery, sweets for stockings and cocktail mixers for “Santas.”

Your stroll stretches one block from the corner of Millwood Ave. and Carlisle Street to Daly Street. It features 6 storefronts including over 50 artists and 20 businesses in the order below. A complete alphabetized list of artists and businesses is also included for quick reference.

The Mad Platter – Fired Arts Studio – Ornament Kits TO-GO (paint at home, return for firing), Hot Chocolate & Treats for Artists All Day, Walk-ins & Reservations accepted, Adult Classes, Kids Classes, Gift Certificates, Wheel Throwing, Wine Bottle Slumping, Clay Impressions, Glass Fusing & More – Create Memories with Family & Friends!

The Collective – A Small Business Boutique that houses over a dozen local artists and businesses. Please see the detailed listing below.

Viridian Gallery & Studio – A working artist studio featuring 5 women artists specializing in Acrylics – Peggy Jacobs, Cathy Kline, Naomi Freedman, Carol Roof & Leah Cherney

OTM Gallery – Original Paintings by 30 Columbia artists – Including a Limited Collection of Collaborative Paintings by Page Morris & Debra Paysinger – Founder & Resident Artist Julia Moore’s painting studio is inside. Commissions and Gift Certificates are available. Julia will be personalizing copies of her new hardback coffee table book of art images & poetry, The Poetry of Painting – Buy 4 copies, Get 1 Free!

Jodi Jenkins Designs – Home Décor to go, locally designed & manufactured gifts including Apothecary Soap Company & Jack Paper Co., original paintings, Origami Table & Tree Ornamentals – Interior Design consultations by appointment.

Studio Carlisle – Art Studio – featuring Abigail Way, Chappy Manning, Kevin Smith, Laurie Kinnie, Nina Knowlton & Cami Hutchinson. Artists will be painting. Refreshments

Then, REVERSE or BEGIN strolling at Studio Carlisle!

Carlisle Street Holiday Art Stroll – Sat., Dec. 2, 12 – 4 p.m. Event Parking in grassy lot across from OTM Gallery, 3142 Carlisle Street, Wheelchair Accessible

Alphabetical List of Participating Artists & Businesses:

The Collective

Artists:

Katie Chandler

Shirley DuRant

Amanda Oswalt

Leah Richardson – Dream a Little Art

Sidebar Designs

Artisans/other Creatives:

Heirloom Atelier

K. Bromell Designs

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