For more than two centuries, Columbia’s history has been documented in photographs, newspapers, and legal records. But paper and film don’t last forever. Across Boone County, organizations are working to ensure that the past is not only preserved, but also made more accessible than ever through digitization. It’s a painstaking process, requiring careful scanning, entering […]
In my head, there’s an associative imagery that accompanies the phrase “Art & Culture.” I picture it as this giant, flowy watercolor sensation — vivid, fluid, and difficult to contain. “Art” feels more concrete, bringing to mind murals, statues, and tangible expressions. “Culture,” on the other hand, is abstract and all-encompassing, like the air around
Longtime fiber artist and instructor Betsy Roe assumes vital role The Boone County History & Culture Center has successfully recruited Betsy Knabe Roe as the new director and curator of the Montminy Gallery. She started her position on May 1. Roe brings more than 20 years of arts administrative experience to the position, with her
