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Office of Cultural Affairs Art and culture are integral to the livability of our community. Such expenditures prove that the arts are, indeed, an industry.

The diverse offerings of Columbia’s many arts organizations play an essential part in Columbia’s high quality of living and in maintaining a strong sense of civic pride. The city’s contribution to the arts through its own programs as well as in ongoing collaborations with so many local arts groups and individual artists makes Columbia stand apart from other Missouri communities. By allocating city

dollars in support of the arts and by having professional staff who pursue other avenues of funding and advocate on behalf of local artists, arts agencies and policies, Columbia remains a leader in the in the field. City funding to support the varied offerings of local arts organizations has been ongoing since the Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) was established in 1992. The sponsored performances, exhibits, classes, workshops and special events have benefited countless Columbians and visitors, young and old. Likewise, those dollars have worked their way back into the local economy through the many purchases of goods and services made by the sponsoring arts organizations and via the staff salaries paid.

09/04/2026

🗣 Share your thoughts on three art bench designs for the new North Village Park. The sculptural benches will serve both functional and artistic purposes. Three bench locations are available, and three artists were chosen to be commissioned for the project. The public is invited to share feedback on the designs as they move forward in the process. Learn more about the project, view the designs, and offer feedback at

There is an opportunity for permanent public art in the new North Village Park in the form of art benches. The sculptural benches will serve both functional and artistic purposes. Artist applicants were encouraged to explore creative ways to incorporate their artistic

09/03/2026

The Art News email newsletter is full of creative Como happenings. Read it here... https://conta.cc/4dl6dC3

(Image description: See Maplewood Barn Theatre's production of 12 Angry Jurors showing Sep. 3-6. See newsletter for details.)

08/27/2026

There's so much to experience in Columbia's arts! Read the latest Art News email newsletter here. https://conta.cc/4wQujvu

(Image description: See Kelly Durante's "The Shape of Time" in her current exhibit at The Central Bank of Boone County. See newsletter for details.)

08/26/2026

Call for Submissions: One Read Art Exhibit. Inspired by this year’s One Read book, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” Mid-Missouri artists ages 16 and older are invited to interpret nocturnal worlds, the freedom of unseen hours and what only becomes visible in darkness. Submissions due Aug. 28-29. For more information, visit https://www.dbrl.org/one-read/call-for-submissions-one-read-art-exhibit.

(Image description: Night Shift: A One Read Art Exhibit)

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Judith Lefevre and Lisa Franko! Lefevre received this year's Columbia Arts Recognition Award for her many contributions to the local arts community. Franko's artwork was chosen for Columbia's annual commemorative poster, which was unveiled at the Celebration of the Arts, Aug. 19. Thanks to all who helped make the event a success!

08/20/2026

Be sure to read the latest Art News email newsletter here. https://conta.cc/4qsagC1

(Image description: Lindsay Lennon Picht's artwork can be seen in the Columbia Art League's exhibit currently on display in the Central Bank of Boone County Hallway Gallery. See newsletter for details.)

08/13/2026

Be sure to read the newest Art News email newsletter here.
https://conta.cc/4x0ffMK

(Image description: See the work of Rose O'Neill, creator of the Kewpie comic character, currently exhibiting at the State Historical Society of Missouri. See newsletter for details.

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701 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO
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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15738742489

Website

http://como.gov/cultural-affairs

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