There’s art around every corner at ArtFields in Lake City, and this year’s trip comes with a little extra national spotlight.

About an hour and a half from Columbia, ArtFields was featured on CBS Saturday Morning last week, spotlighting how the festival has helped transform the small SC town into a cultural destination. At the center is Darla Moore, the Lake City native, namesake for USC’s business school, and philanthropist whose vision helped spark the arts-driven revival in her hometown.

ArtFields turns downtown into a walkable gallery, with ~400 works on display across more than 40 local businesses and public spaces, including pieces from ~20 Midlands-based artists alongside talent from across the Southeast.

How to attend

ArtFields runs through Saturday, May 2. Galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is free to attend, and everything is concentrated in downtown Lake City.

What to expect

A town-wide art walk where shops, salons, and restaurants double as galleries
~400 works, including painting, sculpture, photography, and more
Vote for your favorites in the People’s Choice competition (with $100K+ in prizes)
Still ahead: Competition Artist Talks and Entertainment in the Streets on Friday, May 1, plus a closing day lineup on Saturday, May 2 that includes the Awards Ceremony, Festival Finale Block Party, and Makers Market