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The Mission of the Columbia Art League is to provide the community with a stimulating environment for experiencing the visual arts through exhibitions, education, appreciation, promotion and creation of art.

Volunteers staff the gallery, as well as assist in special events. It is the generosity of theses volunteers that allows the Columbia Art League to provide much of its community programming. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities, please contact us at artleague@centurytel.net for more information.

Art Education
The Columbia Art League is a member organization that fosters high quality arts education at affordable rates by providing a variety of classes, seminars and workshops throughout the year. Scholarships are available for some programs. Classes are taught by experienced instructors and professional artists.

Classes for children, teens and adults vary each term and can include: drawing; painting with oils, acrylics, or watercolors; mixed media; sculpture; basketry; mask making; beading; photography; jewelry; and more.

Special Programs

Art Camps offered during the Summer for children ages 5-14. See Take a Class.

Community Exhibits Program places original art in public buildings and businesses. See Exhibitions.

Art in the Park, an annual fine arts festival, draws thousands of visitors to downtown Columbia, Art in the Park is a family festival providing free examples of fine art work, musical, entertainment and art activities for all ages. Held the first weekend in June since 1959!

For more information, see Art in the Park, or call 573-443-8838.

Financial Support
The Columbia Art League is sustained financially by individuals and corporate memberships. Some programs are funded in part through grant awards from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; the City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs; and the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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