Free Events - Koger Center for the Arts at The University of South Carolina

Overview

The Koger Center for the Arts presents premier artists in exceptional performances and exhibitions, many of which are free and open to the public. The center features visual art galleries and a wide range of concerts and performances throughout the year.

Gallery Exhibitions

The Koger Center features two gallery spaces: the Gallery at the Koger Center (main exhibition space with approximately 5 different art exhibits annually) and The Nook (a rotating gallery in partnership with The Jasper Project hosting monthly exhibits). Visual art can be viewed for free when the building and galleries are open to the public.

Upcoming Opening Receptions

• Kathryn Morganelli – May 20, 5:30–7 p.m., The Nook at the Koger Center, 2nd Floor
• Ginny Merett and The Koger Center Project Winners' Exhibition – June 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m., The Nook and the Gallery at the Koger Center, 2nd Floor
• Sonya Diimmler – July 16, 5:30–7 p.m., The Nook at the Koger Center, 2nd Floor
• Isaac Udogwu – August 20, 5:30–7 p.m., The Nook at the Koger Center, 2nd Floor
• Patrick Parise – September 17, 5:30–7 p.m., The Nook at the Koger Center
• Keshoan Johnson – October 15, 5:30–7 p.m., The Nook at the Koger Center
• K. Wayne Thornley – November 19, 5:30–7 p.m., The Nook at the Koger Center

Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series Concerts

• April 18 – River Shook Duo (Opener: Soda City Brass Band)
• April 25 – Sunny War (Opener: Death Ray Robin)
• May 2 – Five Ohm (Opener: Rock n' Roll MFs)
• May 9 – Carolyn Wonderland (Opener: Philip Thomas)
• September 10 – Admiral Radio (Opener: Angela Easterling)
• September 17 – Black Nerd Mafia
• September 24 – Molly Martin (Opener: Homemade Haircuts)
• October 1 – Küf Knotz & Christine Elise
• October 8 – Sam Morrow (Opener: She Might Get Loud)
• October 15 – Making Movies (Opener: Opus & The Frequencies)

Other Concerts and Performances

• Palmetto Concert Band – Memorial Day Concert, May 24, 4 p.m., Koger main stage
• Southeastern Piano Festival – Lunchtime Concert, June 9, 12 p.m., Koger Orchestra Lobby
• A Family Concert with Laurie Berkner, June 13, 11 a.m., Koger main stage