If you’ve ever been to Columbia’s North Village Arts District, you’ve probably seen more of Lisa Bartlett’s work than you realize. As a co-founder of the NVAD, Bartlett has helped shape a creative community that has experienced growth and success for more than 17 years. While many know her as an artist and gallery owner, […]
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Driving past the future site of North Village Park, you wouldn’t think much of it. It looks more like a vacant lot rather than the blank canvas of the newest downtown park. Consisting of 2.3 acres on the corner of Orr Street and Park Avenue, this property was previously owned by Ameren UE and was
As the sun sets on the first Friday of every month, the North Village Arts District transforms into a spirited center for all things art in downtown Columbia. But First Fridays is more than just an art walk. It’s an immersive experience where live music, artisan cuisine, and local talent come together to showcase the
After a tumultuous family decision to move to Columbia for David Lancaster’s medical practice, he found solace in the energy and excitement of First Fridays. Lancaster, a certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who now works in medical law, has since dipped not just his toe but his entire foot into the local art scene.
Hannah Reeves possesses a keen appreciation of the often subtle — and sometimes not-so-subtle — ways that advance the myth that visiting an art gallery requires a heightened sense of culture and a high education about the finer things in society. If that description sounds, well, kind of stuffy — Reeves calls it “snobby” —then
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The Weekender | 32 things to do (now and later) in COMO If you want to be a little bit busy or crazy busy this weekend, there are ample choices for things to do in COMO, and it won’t be surprising to know that the calendar is brimming with art and athletics. FIRST FRIDAY First
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Shannon Webster’s art work creates a window into the mind of the artist and his community here in Columbia.
Artistic and creative by nature and profession, two #COMOMoms reveal their form-meets-function faves. Like many who came to Columbia for college, I put my roots down here, and now I am a #comomom. I never thought it would happen to me, but I also never thought my friends would see me waving from across a
One of the best artistic options for kids has seemingly sprung up from underground in downtown Columbia. Art Underground Downtown is a place for kids of all ages to go, learn, grow, and be themselves — a place where they can feel they belong and that they are a part of something. Founded eight years
After a lengthy cleanup process and years of vacancy, will the City of Columbia and Ameren reach an agreement on a North Village Arts property?
