Art & Culture

exterior of a brick building with a sign that says "Sager Reeves Gallery"

An Artist by Nature, a Gallerist by Trade

The Sager Reeves Art Gallery is nestled at the heart of the North Village Arts…

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close up of a handmade silver turquoise necklace

Silversmithing Guru: Meg Fritz

On any given evening, you may find Meg Fritz and her four-legged companion, Mayble, treading…

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A newly married couple on their wedding day smiling and viewing the painting the wedding painter is working on

Captured on Canvas

Memories are usually captured by cameras. But in Columbia, local artist Cindy Scott makes it…

A women sitting at her desk inside of a studio building

Art Is Healing

It seems unbelievable now, but a life of creative passions was not always something artist…

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an eldery musician playing a violin on stage next to a young man playing a violin

Preserving Missouri’s Folk Arts

As Missourians celebrate the state’s bicentennial, they’re enjoying a time to celebrate their heritage. Helping…

a large singing group for chairty stnading on preforming and singing on stage

Singing for Social Justice

In addition to being a full-time jazz vocalist, songwriter, pianist, and music teacher, Audra Sergel…

illustrations of three identical dogs in identical dog beds doing different activities. One dog is standing up and the next dog is wagging its tail and the far right dog is sleeping.

The Art of the Chase

When Ed Hanson lost his dog, naturally he was filled with worry and concern. However,…

Oil Pastel Drawing of Sunset Nature and River Scene

CPS Inspires Creativity

When it came to local schoolchildren’s contribution to CoMo 200, Columbia’s official bicentennial celebration, CPS…

A shelf filled with colorful toys and trinkets, including a globe, unicorn, dinosaur, rainbow, and toy vehicles. A feather rests on top, with letters spelling COMO prominently displayed. Various small figures and objects are scattered throughout.

1-2-3, what do you see?

Are there harmonicas?Yes, there are three.  A kaleidoscope behind timerunning out! One unicorn with magic…

A woman wearing headphones sits at a piano in a cozy room, 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.

Music in Hummingbirdhouse

In most people’s lives, music is a vital thread that sweeps the soul and mind…

Maria Trevor with her harp Columbia Missouri

For the Love of the Harp

How Maria Trevor brought her love of the harp to Columbia, Missouri, is a love…

A person wearing a light pink hijab and denim jacket stands in front of a stone wall, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Renewing History

Henna artist Siham Nour brings an ancient tradition to Columbia.