Who:
You and One Columbia for Arts and History, an organization that works to promote public arts and the city’s rich historical base. They’re constantly connecting citizens to cultural events in and around Columbia. Basically, they’re all about getting people out into the community.
What:
Their newest (and arguably most innovative) program to get citizens out and about taps into a well-known concept: the passport. But unlike the Department of State, One Columbia won’t charge you for a book — the Cultural Passport is absolutely free. And if you’re not into paper, you can download their app for iPhone.
When:
The program officially launched Sept. 18, 2014 at Gallery 80808. The program runs until next summer — plenty of time to collect stamps!
Where:
You can pick up a passport at the Rosewood Arts Festival, the Soda City Market on Main Street, or at the One Columbia office at 1219 Taylor Street weekdays between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
You can collect stamps in eight different categories — dance, history, literature, multicultural events, music, theatre and film, visual art and design and public art — at various events throughout the year. A list of these events can be found at One Columbia’s website, www.onecolumbiasc.com.
What’s in it for me?
I’m so glad you asked. As you collect stamps across different categories, you reach different reward levels. The more events you attend, the larger your prize. And you can redeem your stamps at the One Columbia office (1219 Taylor Street).
Five stamps in two different disciplines — $5 voucher for a participating local restaurant
Ten stamps in four different disciplines — $10 voucher for a participating local restaurant
Fifteen stamps in six different disciplines — A cultural passport t-shirt
Twenty stamps across all eight different disciplines — Free passes to Columbia cultural events.
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