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Students can discover art scene

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Columbia’s art scene is waiting to be discovered by the many art enthusiasts here on campus. If you don’t already spend all of your time in McMaster and would like to explore local and professional artwork, there are several places right down the street for you to go.

Columbia Museum of Art: This is an opportunity to use one of those student discounts. The Columbia Museum of Art, $5 for students and free to the public on Sundays, is a great way to engage your mind and see artwork from some of the greatest legends. Currently the museum is hosting "From Mao to Marilyn," which explores Andy Warhol’s collection of celebrity paintings. The museum also holds adult art classes, tours and lectures from a variety of art enthusiasts.

http://www.columbiamuseum.org

City Art: This museum has a large collection of professional and hobbyist artwork. The gallery is always changing. It also offers classes and sells art supplies.

http://www.cityartonline.com

Gallery West: Gallery west brings arts from every end of the table to one shop. It sells and displays art in the form of ceramics, painting and drawings, wood and even sculpture and jewelry. They host several events per year and also have exhibitions that are often free to the public.

http://gallerywestcolumbia.com

Studio Cellar: Studio cellar is a local social painting studio where art is displayed and created. You don’t need any experience, just the desire to go out and create something fantastic. You can take classes with your friends or to freestyle paint.

http://www.studio-cellar.com

Tapp’s Arts Center: This is another art studio that displays local and professional artwork. It offers classes and workshops as well as a never-ending variety of events.

http://www.tappsartscenter.com/about/


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