Exhibtion Dates: July 16  - August 25, 2026

Reception: August 20, 2026

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Practice in the Midlands

Common Grounds is a three-phase collaborative exhibition series designed to connect visual artists, educators, curators, and galleries across institutions, with a focus on artists working within academic, research-based practices.

This inaugural series features work by faculty and staff from:

• University of South Carolina
• Benedict College
• Midlands Technical College
• Columbia College
• Columbia International University

The Common Grounds "Human" exhibition was the first part of the three phases. This exhibition featured artwork from the following artists:

• Thomas Bosse
• Chaz Evans & Maureen Ryan
• Mackenzie Howell
• Joseph Kendrick
• Laura Kissel
• Katy McCormack
• Kelley Pettibone
• Adrian Rhodes
• Ellie Rose
• Alexandra Stasko
• Grace Yan