Program areas at Columbia Art League
In the main gallery, a changing schedule of 6 shows per year allow both members and non-members to display and sell their artwork. In the smaller side gallery, CAL members artwork is displayed and sold. Artwork in the gallery reflects the artistic voice of the community. Both the themed and non-themed shows feature work by high school students, amateurs, beginners alongside University professors, and experienced and professional artists. For many artists, CALs walls are the first place their work is displayed publicly. Additionally, CAL frequently includes work by elementary school children from its partner in education school.
Art in the Park is the oldest and largest fine arts festival in mid-Missouri. The festival features 110 local, regional, and national visual artists displaying a variety of media including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and glass. There is no entrance charge to the festival, which is held in a disability-accessible park and is thus open to all socio-economic groups. As well as the artist village, the festival features free art-making activities for children, a venue for displaying local high school artists artworks, roving enterteinment, and a music stage.
Art Education: the Columbia Art League offers a variety of educational activities and experiences designed to foster creativity and encourage artistic awareness. High quality classes are offered to children, teens, and adults. The classes are taught by experienced instructors and professional artists.