Center celebrates Japanese art

Columbia Center for the Arts is celebrating the art and culture of Japan in May. Above, patrons gather during the May 5 opening reception.

Columbia Center for the Arts hosts a month-long, center-wide celebration of the art and culture of Japan throughout May. This program is part of the center’s 2017 Cultural Series, which includes the honoring of Latino arts and culture in September and Native American arts and culture in November.

During May, all facets of the art center — gallery, theater and the studio/classroom — will host programming and events focusing on Japanese art.