The Historic Columbia Foundation is committed to preserving local history. We serve as stewards of historic sites, collect artifacts that help us tell the community's stories, and advocate for the preservation of our built history. As a non-profit organization we rely on your support to fulfill our mission.

The Cultural Council of Richland/Lexington Counties is the centralized resource for the Arts Community, providing leadership, funding and business expertise to artists and arts organizations, and offering a single source of arts-related information to patrons and media.

The Columbia City Ballet  is Columbia's internationally renowned ballet. Artistic Director William Starrett, formally of the New York City Ballet, runs the company. The Columbia City Ballet specializes in top quality productions, including Columbia favorite, Dracula.

The Columbia Classical Ballet Company has been providing audiences with beautiful classical ballet productions since 1991. The company is dedicated to providing quality productions as well as supporting the community through very active outreach programs.

The South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra is Columbia's resident orchestra. Under the direction of Maestro Nicholas Smith, the Philharmonic produces a full season of outstanding orchestral performances each year. World-renowned musicians come to Columbia to perform as guest artists with the orchestra.

The Palmetto Mastersingers were formed in 1981 by the legendary Dr. Arpad Daras. The Mastersingers promote the male chorus repertoire in performances throughout the state.

The Sandlapper Singers are a professional vocal ensemble whose specialty is "chamber singing with style." Because they are smaller than most choruses, the Sandlapper Singers are able to perform a wide variety of works that will bring tears to your eyes or a smile to your lips.

The Columbia College Department of Music is host to a variety of musical performances. Guest artists from around the world as well as local musicians fill the stages of Columbia College with instrumental and vocal music throughout the year.

The South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory is held at the University of South Carolina each July and August. Students come from all over the world to train in ballet and jazz with internationally renowned faculty members.

The USC String Project is a program for undergraduate music education string majors. This event provides students with practical hands-on experience in teaching music.