Columbia Art League

Columbia Art League Columbia's oldest gallery founded in 1959, awarded non-profit status in 1977.
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Just a friendly reminder...Not only are pets not allowed in artist booths at Art in the Park, but we also care about the...
05/31/2026

Just a friendly reminder...

Not only are pets not allowed in artist booths at Art in the Park, but we also care about their well-being! Festival crowds can get very large and loud, which can easily create stress for our furry friends.

If we experience extreme heat or severe weather, it only adds more stress, plus, we also want to avoid any unfriendly run-ins with other pets or pedestrians.

We love our animal kingdom companions so much, but this festival is for artists to share their work with our community, and we want everyone to have a harmonious experience.
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Please consider this when making your festival plan! In the meantime, we're all ears for a funny pet story or a cute picture!

Art in the Park 2026 is ONE WEEK AWAY! We are so excited to kick off summer with you next Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, ...
05/30/2026

Art in the Park 2026 is ONE WEEK AWAY! We are so excited to kick off summer with you next Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, MO!

Since 1959, the Columbia Art League has been proud to organize and host Mid-Missouri's largest and longest-standing outdoor Arts Festival!

Entry is free and open to the public; all ages welcome!⁠
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If you want to get more involved in the behind-the-scenes work, we still need volunteers! Help out for a couple of hours, or all day long; it's completely up to you! This is a perfect opportunity to meet new people and do good deeds! Pick your shift in a category catered to you: https://columbiaartleague.org/artinthepark/volunteers

Don't wait, submit your work now for our Members' Summer Exhibition! Reminder: This show is not juried; it's first-come,...
05/29/2026

Don't wait, submit your work now for our Members' Summer Exhibition!

Reminder: This show is not juried; it's first-come, first-served until we reach capacity.

There is no theme; instead, this is an opportunity to show the community what you've been working on recently!

🍊The Members’ Show is open to all CAL members; all media are welcome

🍊If you're not a member yet, no worries! You can also purchase your membership online: https://columbiaartleague.org/membership21

Enter your work online FIRST, then drop it off at CAL on one of the designated dates below. ⁠Artists may enter ONE artwork for members' shows. The entry form can be found here: https://columbiaartleague.org/featuredcalendar/members-summer-exhibition
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Exhibition Dates: June 16 - July 30⁠
Drop off: Friday, June 12 (11:30-6) + Saturday, June 13 ⁠(11-5)⁠
Reception: Friday, June 19, 6-8 pm

The theme for Art in the Park 2026 is The Water's Edge, and this year, festival-goers will see five art installations sc...
05/28/2026

The theme for Art in the Park 2026 is The Water's Edge, and this year, festival-goers will see five art installations scattered throughout the park, each one exploring a different aspect of flora and fauna! ⁠
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This year, you will see installations from artists Stella Chegwidden, Stephanie Farr, Phil Gresham, Bethanie Irons, and local 4th graders from Locust Street Expressive Arts School, Grant Elementary, and Mill Creek Elementary.⁠
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For our fifth and final sneak peek at the AIP '26 Art Installations, here is a preview of what artist Stephanie Farr has planned for her installation at this year's festival. This project, titled "Little Blue Heron", will be constructed entirely of human detritus that has been collected along Missouri waterways. Stretching 13' tall and wide, this heron will have an impact in both scale and message, as it is a species currently being monitored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and it is directly affected by water pollution.
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Keep an eye out for Stephanie's work at Art in the Park 2026, June 6 & 7, at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, MO!

Join our team 💥⁠We are hiring an Operations Manager to join us in our mission to support artists ages 5-105+ in making a...
05/27/2026

Join our team 💥
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We are hiring an Operations Manager to join us in our mission to support artists ages 5-105+ in making and appreciating art!⁠
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This position works directly with the Executive Director to implement operational duties at the Columbia Art League. Job duties include

✏️Writing, planning, and creating social media content, marketing, newsletters, and press releases.

🖼️Gallery operations, including inventory management, working with artists, and installing gallery shows.

💬Customer service elements, including working closely with volunteers and interns.

📋️Events management, including event rentals and implementing fundraisers for CAL.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. To read more about this position, click here: https://columbiaartleague.org/jobs
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Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Monday, June 8.

Every year, we aim to create a seamless experience for the Art in the Park festival-goer, which is why we have the CAL t...
05/27/2026

Every year, we aim to create a seamless experience for the Art in the Park festival-goer, which is why we have the CAL tent, a concierge desk of sorts where all your questions can be answered!

If, while walking around at this year's festival, you have a question about a specific artist or art medium, head over to the Columbia Art League tent by the park entrance! We have wonderful volunteers who will be there to guide you down the right path!

We're so excited to greet you all on Saturday and Sunday, June 6 & 7, at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, MO!

The school year came and went, and along with it, our spectacular interns! It's a perk of the job to be surrounded by su...
05/26/2026

The school year came and went, and along with it, our spectacular interns!

It's a perk of the job to be surrounded by such amazing, knowledge-seeking individuals who care about the arts and want to carry the torch in their own careers! These past months have been graced with the presence of Sophia, Nhyira, Lux, and AJ (not pictured), each a perfect addition to the CAL family!

🌟Sophia will begin her Sophomore year at Mizzou this Fall, where she will continue her double major in art history and Spanish, with minors in art, anthropology, and Latin American studies!

🌟Nhyira is entering her Senior year at Mizzou, where she will wrap up her major in biology with an emphasis in pre-med sciences, with a studio art minor and, to top it all off, a certificate in ethical theory in practice!

🌟Lux is a CAL "alumni", having participated in our Mentorship Program, and now interned with us for almost a year. They have just graduated from Rock Bridge High School and will attend Saint Louis University in the Fall, double majoring in art history and studio art!

🌟AJ will be a Mizzou Junior this Fall, where she will continue her studies, majoring in both Art and Art History!

Join us in welcoming back photographer Amy Enderle to Art in the Park 2026! Amy has graciously donated her talent to Art...
05/25/2026

Join us in welcoming back photographer Amy Enderle to Art in the Park 2026! Amy has graciously donated her talent to Art in the Park for years, capturing the vibrant festival energy in her photographs! If you see her roaming around this year, say hi and shoot her a smile!

Enjoy this little questionnaire we did with Amy to (re)-introduce her to the AIP masses!⁠
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❔️How long have you been taking photos?⁠
Amy: "More than 25 years -- at one point it was mostly weddings; now I'm a photo volunteer for causes I care about, plus I host pop-up photo shoots on occasion!"⁠
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❔️What is your favorite aspect of being a photographer?⁠
Amy: "Being in the moment and finding the story to document.”
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❔️What is your favorite part about photographing Art in the Park? ⁠
Amy: "The JOY! Stephens Park is the perfect setting, and the colors, the laughter, the diversity, the exuberant volunteers, and the heartfelt reconnections make Art in the Park much more than an event — it’s what makes Columbia home. See you there!”

Save this post for all the answers to your Art in the Park questions as you make your plans to join us at this year’s fe...
05/24/2026

Save this post for all the answers to your Art in the Park questions as you make your plans to join us at this year’s festival!

If you have a question we didn’t answer in the slides, write it in the comments and we’ll answer!

We’ll see you June 6 & 7 at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, MO!

Save this post for all the answers to your Art in the Park questions as you make plans to join us at this year's festiva...
05/24/2026

Save this post for all the answers to your Art in the Park questions as you make plans to join us at this year's festival!

If you have a question we didn't answer in the slides, write it in the comments, and we'll answer!

We'll see you June 6 & 7 at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, MO!

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207 S 9th Street
Columbia, MO
65201

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 6pm
Thursday 11:30am - 6pm
Friday 11:30am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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+15734438838

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