unearth, A Celebration of Naturally Inspired Art

This annual celebration of the arts showcases visual, performing and literary arts in an outdoor setting. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in art, nature, and the creative process. This unique multi-day art extravaganza includes: a photography contest; SC Shakespeare Company Performances of Comedy of Error;  a reading of Arthur Phillips’ “lost” Shakespeare Play with an appearance and introduction by the author; Reserve Your Seat art installation benefiting Nature’s Theatre, demonstrations and instruction by artists; and a variety of musical, dance and dramatic performances. 

unearth will be held at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29212

unearth is presented by the Saluda Shoals Foundation and Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission with support from:

Lexington Medical Center

MedFit

First Community Bank

St. Andrews Women’s Club

Musicians and Songwriters Guild

SC Shakespeare Company

unearth Schedule of Events

Thursday, September 29th – Sunday, October 2nd (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
The Environmental Education Center Gallery featuring photographs & documentation of the Reserve Your Seat art installation process, and photography contest entries.

Thursday, September 29th – Saturday, October 1st (7:30 p.m.)
The SC Shakespeare Company will be performing Comedy of Errors. Tickets are $10 Adults/$5 Child 12 & under

Sunday, October 2nd (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Artists will be in the park creating art and performing along the trails. Highlights include:

unearth Music Stage Performances 

1:00–1:45 p.m. Lawrence “Luckyman” Beall

2:00–2:45 p.m. J Edwards

2:45–3:00 p.m. Speed Painter Roy Paschalwith Jonathan C. Ward

3:10–3:45 p.m. John Wesley Satterfield

4:00–4:45 p.m. Jonathan C. Ward

Unearth Trail Musicians

#1 Trail Music

1:30–2:15 p.m. Fred Ingram

2:15–2:45 p.m. Sheem One

2:45–3:15 p.m. Marshall

3:15–4:00 p.m. Mike Rushing & Jeremy Grainger

4:00–4:45 p.m. Tom Coolidge

#2 Trail Music

1:30–2:15 p.m.. Keith Bates

2:15–2:45 p.m. Jesse James Dean

2:45–3:15 p.m. Cole Rivers

3:15–4:00 p.m. Justin Tweito

4:00–4:45 p.m. Alice Graham

#3 Trail Music

2:30–3:30 p.m. Simply Strings

Nature's Studio hands-on art activities

John English - Musician

Sapphire Moon Dance

Rewired Juggling Workshop

5:00-6:00 p.m. Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra concert

All other events are free with the $5 parking fee.