The Trenholm Artists Guild (locally known as TAG) was created to encourage and stimulate the practice and appreciation of the creative arts.

Where To See Art!
(see below)

WHERE TO SEE ART EXHIBITS & SHOWS

Exhibits

The Trenholm Artists Guild (TAG) maintains local exhibits featuring artwork of TAG members at the following locations. The venues are open to the public to visit anytime during their regular business hours. Artwork displayed is available for purchase (unless otherwise noted). Sales tax is typically added to prices at time of purchase. Contact information for the artist is included with each piece.

Best Mattress

2930 Devine Street, Columbia SC (click for Google Maps)

This spacious showroom features up to 200 pieces of 2D and 3D artwork created by local artisians. Best Mattress is a locally-owned and operated business that manufacturers and sells high-quality, comfortable mattresses, BestMattress.net

*Contact the artist to purchase art displayed at this venue or purchase may be arranged with the business.

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Richland Medical Park, 2nd Floor Waiting Room, Columbia SC (click for Google Maps)

Artwork on display in this airy waiting room offers respite and comfort to those who are often anxious about their family members or friends. The gallery area typically features twenty pieces often depicting comforting florals, landscapes, landmarks, and portraits.

*Contact the artist to purchase art displayed at this venue.

South Carolina Federal Credit Union

4503 Forest Drive, Columbia SC (click for Google Maps)

With the July 13, 2017 reopening and ribbon cutting of the SC Federal Credit Union, the venue hosts a TAG rotating exhibit of approximately twelve pieces in its modern, bright space financial center. SCFederal.org

*Contact the artist to purchase art displayed at this venue.

Shows

TAG typically facilitates three shows each year for its members. Each TAG member is encouraged to enter one piece of art in amateur or professional division in 2D, 3D (where space allows), or photography. The Guild engages a judge who awards in each division and category. An awards ceremony is scheduled within a few weeks of hanging the show.

Spring Annual Show

Best Mattress, 2930 Devine Street, Columbia SC (click for Google Maps)

Usually scheduled for two months each spring and hosted at Best Mattress on Devine Street, this annual juried show includes between sixty and seventy pieces.

https://bestmattress.net

Summer TAG Show at Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community

Emilie’s Café and the HopeWell Gallery, Still Hopes Retirement Community (click for Google Maps)

Usually scheduled for two months August/September and hosted at Still Hopes in West Columbia, this annual juried show includes approximately fifty pieces. For information on Still Hopes Retirement Community, visit StillHopes.org

December Christmas Show at Stormwater Studios

Stormwater Studios - 413 Pendleton St, Columbia (click for Google Maps)

Beginning in 2024, we expect this event to be held annually; it is a show and sale exhibit rather than a juried show.

TAG Member Meetings!

March Meeting • 3/10/25

Featured speaker is Cindy Howe; mini-speaker Betsy Halford. 6:00pm – fellowship/snacks, 6:30 brief business followed by a member mini-program speaker, then a featured speaker. Meeting ends at 8pm.
April Meeting • 4/10/25

Featured speaker is Patty Gamburg; mini program speaker Ed Smunes. 6:00pm – fellowship/snacks, 6:30 brief business followed by the member mini-program speaker, then the featured speaker. Meeting ends at 8pm.
May Meeting • 5/10/25

6:00pm – fellowship/snacks, 6:30 brief business followed by Critiques from Anne Hightower. No mini-program speaker. Meeting ends at 8pm.

More info on EVENTS page

Trenholm Artists Guild

The Trenholm Artists Guild (locally known as TAG), established in 1971, was created to encourage and stimulate the practice and appreciation of the creative arts. To achieve this goal, TAG works cooperatively with other groups and non-profits to help build audiences and participation in the arts. Trenholm Artists Guild is the oldest continuously operating art organization in the midlands.

TAG members include amateur and professional artists who work in may different mediums. Many TAG members work full-time in art as teachers, graphic artists, and professional artists. TAG is located in Columbia, South Carolina. It is SC non-profit incorporated and IRS designated 501 (c) (3) organization; donations to TAG are tax deductible. Residents of the midlands of South Carolina over 18 years of age are invited to join. TAG brings together adults living in the midlands of South Carolina with a common interest – ART!

Art Demonstrations and programs at membership meetings
Exhibit and community outreach opportunities at venues around the midlands
Annual juried spring and summer shows that provide opportunities to exhibit, sell and earn awards
Newsletters and e-blasts of current art guild and community news
Workshops offered locally
Access to art DVDs
Artist web pages on the TAG website with annual updates ($25 per year)
Link to artists personal website ($5 per year)
Online, password-protected membership directory
Opportunities to “give back” to the midlands art community
Group gatherings and outings to paint and socialize
Field trips to art shows, galleries & museums