The Commission on Cultural Affairs will NOT meet in September
Joyce Gelina
The Commission on Cultural Affairs will not meet in September:
The Commission is taking a month off. Their regular monthly meetings will start up again on October 13, at 4:15 p.m. in the community room of the Walton Building, 300 South Providence Road. Commission meetings are always open to the public.
Office of Cultural Affairs Updates:
Commemorative Poster Unveiled
Congratulations go to Deb Roberts whose fiber art titled Cooper’s Landing has been unveiled as the 2014 Columbia Commemorative Poster. The work was selected from 87 images submitted by 17 Missouri artists through a jury process. A native Missourian and Columbia resident, Deb studied art at Central College in Pella Iowa, Missouri Western College in St. Joseph Missouri, and the Kansas City Art Institute. Deb has worked as a photographer and graphic designer, and currently devotes her free time to creating artwork. Her artwork, a brightly colored quilt, was inspired by a place in Boone County along the Missouri River known as Cooper’s Landing. The 2014 Columbia Commemorative Poster can be purchased at Deck the Walls in the Columbia Mall or at the city’s OCA, 300 S. Providence Road.
Small Request Funding
Applications for Small Request funding are being accepted on a rolling deadline and must be submitted to the OCA office no later than two months prior to the project’s start date (i.e., if your project begins on November 20, your application must be received by September 20). Only arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status may apply; if you do not have a 501(c)(3) you may collaborate with an organization that does. Contact the OCA, 573-874-6386, o...@GoColumbiaMo.com, or go to www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts for more information and the application form.
Missouri Arts Council’s Strategic Listening Tour, Next50
The Missouri Arts Council wants your input! Please join us on September 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at City Hall, 701 East Broadway, where representatives from the MAC will gather public input that will help shape the state’s cultural plan for the next 50 years. Share your ideas about the arts in Columbia and the State of Missouri. Click here to register for this free event and get more information.
Creative Kids Family Fun Fest
Don’t miss this annual event on Wednesday, September 17, 6 to 8 p.m. in Flat Branch Park (Fourth and Cherry and Locust Streets). The free event will feature participatory art activities and kid-friendly performances of music, theatre and dance. Local arts groups participating include Access Arts – School of Service, the Columbia Art League, Mid-Missouri Woodcarvers, Missouri Contemporary Ballet, and Theater Reaching Young People and Schools. The event is a collaboration of the city’s OCA and Parks and Recreation Department with financial assistance provided by the Missouri Arts Council. For more information, email o...@GoColumbiaMo.com or call 573-874-6386.
Tigers on the Prowl
The culmination of the three month Tigers on the Prowl fundraising efforts will be held on Friday night October 3rd at The Crossing Church, 3615 Southland Drive. Show your support for Alley Cat, the tiger created by artist Andrew Glen, to raise money for the Columbia Arts Foundation. After being on display around town for a few months, the tigers will be auctioned off on October 3. Here is a link to get tickets to the event. For more information, go to http://tigersontheprowl.org/
Online Calendar
Stay up-to-date on all arts and culture events by using the online calendar on the OCA website,www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts/calendar.php. Information on how to submit your events can be found there, as well.
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Office of Cultural Affairs
300 S. Providence Rd.
PO Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205
573-874-6386
o...@gocolumbiamo.com