Columbia Art League

Columbia Art League Columbia's oldest gallery founded in 1959, awarded non-profit status in 1977.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Finders Keepers Apply online first. Drop off: Sept 11, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. + Sep. 12 , 11 a.m. -...
09/05/2026

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Finders Keepers

Apply online first. 

Drop off: Sept 11, 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. + Sep. 12 , 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Objects carry their own quiet history. Look closely at the world around you and notice the stories hiding in the things we overlook. For this show, we encourage you to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, drawing inspiration from objects discovered, collected, or rescued from everyday life. How do these items connect us to memory and place, and imagination? 

This is a juried show open to all artists 16+ years old, all media welcome.

Submit entries online first at the link below:
https://columbiaartleague.org/featuredcalendar/finders-keepers

Tomorrow is the last day to see Kay Foley's exhibition in the South Gallery at CAL! Kay set out to make joy visible with...
09/04/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to see Kay Foley's exhibition in the South Gallery at CAL!

Kay set out to make joy visible with this show. She celebrates the small things that vibrate and hum in nature and those simple bits of grace that delight and strengthen us. These collages are made from gel prints that are cut up and pieced together without a substrate, to suggest humble, quietly merry stories. ⁠

These vibrant artworks are best appreciated in person, but you can also view and shop each piece online for a limited time.

https://columbiaartleague.org/blog/kay-foley-1

JOIN US AT THE SNEAK PREVIEW FOR THE BOONE COUNTY ART SHOW!Friday, October 16 from 8PM-10PM, enjoy a w**e + dessert rece...
09/03/2026

JOIN US AT THE SNEAK PREVIEW FOR THE BOONE COUNTY ART SHOW!

Friday, October 16 from 8PM-10PM, enjoy a w**e + dessert reception with live music and be among the FIRST TO SEE THE BOONE COUNTRY ART SHOW!

FOR ARTISTS:

Deadline to submit entry forms is September 26, 2026.

For more information on sneak preview tickets and entry forms, check our website below:
https://columbiaartleague.org/boone-county-art-show-1

We are looking for a few more volunteer artists to participate in our upcoming annual CAL Pet Portraits fundraiser, wher...
09/02/2026

We are looking for a few more volunteer artists to participate in our upcoming annual CAL Pet Portraits fundraiser, where patrons donate $35 to CAL and, in return, receive a 5" x 7" portrait of their selected pet by one of our local artists.

The money raised supports CAL and a local animal rescue organization. This year's charity will be Columbia Second Chance!

If you'd like to participate, here is how it works: 

Artists choose how many portraits they would like to create. Pets are assigned to artists randomly and their pictures are emailed to the artists. Artists may use whatever 2-dimensional media they prefer. Each artwork must be 5" x 7" finished (so that they can fit into our envelopes to mail). If you normally work in oil, please consider another medium that you like and that is quicker to work with.

TIMELINE:

-Let us know how many pet portraits you're willing to do by September 7th, 2026.

-Pet portraits will be available for sale to patrons on our website on September 8th, 2026

-Deadline to purchase pet portrait(s): October 1st, 2026

-You will receive the pictures of your assigned pets by the end of October 7th, 2026.

-Artists must finish and return portraits to CAL by November 10th, 2026

-Portraits will be available for pickup at CAL beginning November 14th, 2026 and mailed out by November 14th, 2026.

If you would like to participate, please email [email protected] to let us know how many portraits you can do!

CALL FOR ENTRY Enter your work online FIRST, then drop it off at CAL on one of the designated dates (see below). ⁠Exhibi...
09/01/2026

CALL FOR ENTRY

Enter your work online FIRST, then drop it off at CAL on one of the designated dates (see below).
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Exhibition dates: September 15 - October 16

Drop off: Friday, Sep. 11, 11:30 am - 6 pm + Saturday, Sep. 12, 11 am - 5 pm⁠

⁠Reception: Friday, September 18, 6-8 pm⁠

Pickup: Oct. 16 - 17
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Objects carry their own quiet history. Look closely at the world around you and notice the stories hiding in the things we overlook. For this show, we encourage you to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary, drawing inspiration from objects discovered, collected, or rescued from everyday life. How do these items connect us to memory and place, and imagination? ⁠
⁠
This is a juried show open to all artists 16+ years old, all media welcome.⁠
⁠
Enter on our website at the link below:
https://columbiaartleague.org/featuredcalendar/finders-keepers

Steeped in Art: Tea Bag Paintings workshop with Hope MartinSaturday, October 10th from 1-4pmTurn an everyday object into...
08/31/2026

Steeped in Art: Tea Bag Paintings workshop with Hope Martin
Saturday, October 10th from 1-4pm

Turn an everyday object into a tiny work of art in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. You’ll explore the unique charm of painting on teabags, from first brushstrokes to a finished piece, with guided instruction and plenty of room to experiment.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, this cozy and creative experience will leave you steeped in inspiration.

All supplies are included, so you can simply show up, settle in, and enjoy the creative process.

Register online with the link below:
https://columbiaartleague.org/classes/painted-tea-bag

Join us for Sketchbook Club tomorrow night from 6-7:30 p.m.This casual, drop-in club provides a welcoming space for ever...
08/30/2026

Join us for Sketchbook Club tomorrow night from 6-7:30 p.m.

This casual, drop-in club provides a welcoming space for everyone.

FREE TO CAL MEMBERS AND DONATION-BASED TO NON-MEMBERS.

Location changes monthly. Please register for this club to be put on the email list for up-to-date sketching locations.

For more information, check our website:
https://columbiaartleague.org/classes/sketchbook-club

Still have questions? Email: [email protected]

Register now for Beginning Pastels with Hope Martin!This 6 week course is on Thursdays, October 15th - November 19th 6-8...
08/29/2026

Register now for Beginning Pastels with Hope Martin!

This 6 week course is on Thursdays, October 15th - November 19th
6-8pm at the Columbia Art League

This beginner’s course in soft pastels introduces foundational techniques, including blending, layering, value assessment, and composition. Over six sessions, you will learn how to create depth, texture, and realism through underpainting and overpainting methods on sanded paper.

Reduced price for CAL members!

For more information, check our website here:
https://columbiaartleague.org/classes/pastels-hope-martin

The Boone County Art Show is coming up October 17 + 18! Sneak Preview: Friday, October 16 from 8PM-10PMTickets for sale ...
08/28/2026

The Boone County Art Show is coming up October 17 + 18!

Sneak Preview: Friday, October 16 from 8PM-10PM
Tickets for sale now on our website!

Deadline to submit entry form: September 26, 2026
This is a hard deadline. We DO NOT accept entry forms after 9/26/26.

Drop off: Oct. 16 | 6PM- 7PM at Central Bank

PLEASE NOTE:
You can email a filled out pdf to [email protected]
or
Drop off at the Columbia Art League during business hours

You can now submit entries in person at CAL during our business hours:

Art Gallery Hours:
Tue-Fri: 11:30am-6:00pm
Sat: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sun-Mon: Closed

For more information, check our website:
https://columbiaartleague.org/boone-county-art-show-1

At the Columbia Art League, we believe that the Arts are essential to human development, that lives are transformed thro...
08/28/2026

At the Columbia Art League, we believe that the Arts are essential to human development, that lives are transformed through the Arts, and that we find connection to others through the Arts, which helps give meaning to our lives.

Learn more and join us by stopping in or visiting us online.
https://columbiaartleague.org/artist

Art by Kayla D., Kelsey Hammond, Adonis N.

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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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