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January 2024 by Mark Schurer
Local art gallery plus an art supply store all in one. Definitely worth a stop in Columbia.
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November 2023 by Jackie S.
Great place to shop for art supplies. The service is great and I love the great selection of my favorite oils and watercolors.
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October 2023 by D E
Great facility. Really nice for hosting events.
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April 2023 by Mr Peabody
A Very Nice Place To Have A Venue. A Great Way To Utilize Some Down Town Historical Buildings...??
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March 2023 by Carole Sorrell
First visit and it included wedding of our granddaughter! A very good venue for a wedding.
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November 2022 by Ron Wright
City Art is by far the best gallery in the Columbia, SC area. They have a large selection of beautiful art, much of it by local artists. And they do an outstanding job with framing! I had a 25x36 wood print that just didn't quite look right. I took it to them to see what they could do with it. Heather stained the edges and Wendy recommended a narrow black frame. The print was transformed from "meh" to "wow!" I've also purchased some original art from them and had other framing done. Everyone in the gallery is friendly, knowledgeable, and talented. I highly recommend them.
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February 2022 by Tayllor Payne
My husband and I paid our deposit for a baby shower for February 5, 2022. Unfortunately, our infant son contracted covid as well as some family members and we decided it would be best to cancel. We emailed and texted Wendy Wells December 28 and December 31st to make them aware of the cancellation and inquired about getting our $400 deposit back. She never responded and read the text message. Again I messaged Wendy via email and text on January 8,2022 and she read the message again and never responded. This is such bad business and I would not recommend working with this venue for an event. In the contract it says if you notify the venue before 30 days of your event and with extraneous circumstances you can receive your deposit back - all of which we did and have been ignored. Seeing as though I am in my third trimester, my infant son has covid and the cases are rising in Columbia it was the best option to not continue on with this event. But I never would imagine this event director to be this unprofessional and not even correspond back with me about my emails and texts. Absolutely terrible and I believe to be taking advantage of a pregnant woman in a vulnerable time. I have yet to hear back from them, they never answer calls, emails or texts. Book your event at your own discretion
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November 2021 by Gerald Edwards
Good honest people who I have known for years. They are very knowledgeable in the fine arts and always helpful.
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November 2021 by Margaret Hunt
Love City Art. A wonderful well stocked full service art store. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and always helpful. I always make a point to stop by when I am in Columbia.
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November 2021 by Kate Heald
I love going to City Art. Great art to see, and a wonderful selection of supplies to buy! It is not a big box store, but Randy is always willing to order anything that might be missing. Buy local!
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November 2021 by Cmck
Since I moved to the Columbia area, I have been thrilled to have found City Arts. To be able to shop local and receive such a fine array of art supplies, not to mention customer service, is fantastic.
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October 2021 by CEJ Studio
Love City Art! They usually have what I need - great selection of great quality supplies … paint, canvas (unrolled & stretched), beautiful handmade papers for collaging or wrapping, and so much more. But best is the excellent customer service. Randy can answer questions, comes up with solutions or ideas I wouldn’t have thought of, and chat about arts in Columbia. Store is located in the art gallery, it’s always fun to see what’s showing when you go to shop. I think others are highlighting the gallery, so I wanted to focus on the store. Can also take great art classes at City Art. All around treasure.
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October 2021 by Renwick Price
Great gallery, rentable venue space and superior art supply store in the basement. The art supply store is the first "big" professional art store with quality art supplies I have ever been to as a young adult and frequent this shop for advice on the material itself and professional touches like how to pack fine art to ship and how to prepare surfaces for different treatments. This store is a wealth of knowledge and expertise. I am grateful it exists a mere hour from where I live. THANKS YALL!
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October 2021 by Kim Noe
I love going into City Art! There is always something new to examine and enjoy. They have something special for everyone, because they showcase a wide variety of artistic styles and creations. Their location in five Points is also a plus, and they provide a wonderful venue for events of all kinds. City Art is definitely a place that everyone needs to check out!!
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October 2021 by Katie Pollock
I love to visit this store for my art supplies. The store owner, Randy, is very proficient and helpful. They are stocked well and I can always find what I need.A bonus is the beautiful architecture and art gallery both down-and upstairs,I'd love to see this venue thrive - it's a gem and so convenient - free parking too!.
