Tapp's Arts Center

Tapp’s Arts Center is a giant artistic laboratory for community engagement. We encourage artistic agency through exhibitions, cultural events, workshops, classes, and studios to help Columbia create, learn and grow. Located at 1644 Main Street, Tapp’s identifies that a thriving city is one rich in cultural activity.

The center boasts 27 active artist studios on two floors, two multi-use performance/event venues with room for up to 900+ guests and dedicated gallery spaces accommodating painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and more!

Local artists are able to rent studios, gallery space and featured Tapp's original window displays to both create, show and sell their work. Free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm, visitors can stroll through the gallery, visit individual studios, see some of the region's newest work and get inspired!

Join us every First Thursday of the month, from 6pm to 10pm, for a new exhibition and opening reception at one of the best events in the city, First Thursdays On Main. Visit our future events page to learn what's happening and meet us at Tapp's!