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preforming and teaching her two apprentices inside of her home studio|three women sitting in wooden folding chairs in front of two microphones speaking on stage|an eldery musician playing a violin on stage next to a young man playing a violin|A female master artist in Colombian Dance

Preserving Missouri’s Folk Arts

As Missourians celebrate the state’s bicentennial, they’re enjoying a time to celebrate their heritage. Helping to preserve that heritage, the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program in the Missouri Folk...

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Singing for Social Justice

In addition to being a full-time jazz vocalist, songwriter, pianist, and music teacher, Audra Sergel — the founder and artistic director of the Quorus — spends countless hours...

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The Art of the Chase

When Ed Hanson lost his dog, naturally he was filled with worry and concern. However, what began as five days of anxiety turned into a book that has...

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CPS Inspires Creativity

When it came to local schoolchildren’s contribution to CoMo 200, Columbia’s official bicentennial celebration, CPS Social Studies and Language Arts Coordinator Joy Bess and her fellow representatives were...

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1-2-3, what do you see?

Are there harmonicas?Yes, there are three.  A kaleidoscope behind timerunning out! One unicorn with magic powers anda fluffy bunny hiding behinda flower.   One dinosauror five? Goodness sakes,...

engaged in an online video call on a laptop. The screen displays three people participating in a virtual music session. A mirror and sheet music are visible in the background.|A woman with long curly hair is sitting on a stool

Music in Hummingbirdhouse

In most people’s lives, music is a vital thread that sweeps the soul and mind with inspiration, excitement, and creativity. However, though most people like music, Americans are...

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For the Love of the Harp

How Maria Trevor brought her love of the harp to Columbia, Missouri, is a love story.  As a child growing up in Slovakia, Maria played the piano, but...

looking at the camera with a slight smile.|A hand with intricately designed henna patterns on the back and fingers. The nails are long and painted in a glossy dark color. The henna includes geometric and floral motifs

Renewing History

Henna artist Siham Nour brings an ancient tradition to Columbia....
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Forging a Path to Healing

Whether it’s transgenerational, individual, or collective, trauma has impacted all of us.  Trauma manifests itself in our bodies through aches and pains and in our minds through anxieties....

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Principled and Purposed

Author, self-described border-crossing scholar, and motivator Dr. Ty-Ron Douglas exemplifies the saying, “Anything is possible.” “When you ask, ‘Where am I today?’ I say that I am here...