Columbia Art League

Columbia favorite Art in the Park returns this weekend to Stephens Lake Park! Columbia Art League executive director Kelsey Hammond joins us with everything you need to know. May 28, 2024

Get the story behind the story of Peter Pan when you go see 'Peter and the Star Catcher' at Capital City Productions, opening next Thursday in Jefferson City: "this really is make-believe on stage." Guest: actor BRANDON McELWAIN | Also, Columbia Art League executive director KELSEY HAMMOND and her team about gearing up to take over Central Bank in downtown Columbia for the 63rd annual Boone County Art Show. Find out how it all comes together! (4:03) October 4, 2023

Three dozen artists painting any number of works over a three-day period in one town. That's pretty much the gist of Columbia Art League's annual plein air event happening this weekend in Rocheport. Reception and showcase to follow! Guest: KELSEY HAMMOND | Also, we're less than a week away from the Columbia CROP Hunger Walk! GREG THACKERY tells us everything we need to know, including the monetary goal they hope to reach from this year's event. Joining Greg is DON HARTER. Don is taking the walk one step further (pun intended) by walking across the entire state of Missouri. Find out why! (3:53) September 11, 2023

We're about a week out from Art in the Park, Columbia Art League's biggest event of the year, and one that director KELSEY HAMMOND says is, "a lot of work." So go! No excuses: the parking is easy, there'll be something like 8 food trucks on site and plenty of activities for the kiddos; oh, and about 100 artist booths to browse and support. May 26, 2023

"Missouri is in a tough spot right now. Adults who might've not finished high school, might've not attended college, or gotten any training, we want them to get in that skilled workforce...in the state." -- KAREN D. HAYES, TRiO Educational Opportunity Center at Columbia College | Also, if you'd like to volunteer at this year's Art in the Park, KELSEY HAMMOND is looking for another 100+ individuals to join in the fun; plus, it's been a "fun month" so far at Columbia Art League - find out why! (4:06) April 20, 2023

Betz Jewelers marketing director RACHEL FLYNN brought two pieces of antique jewelry with her today: a diamond ring so big we had to zoom the camera OUT to show it all (kidding, but it's big!) and a 35-year-old Rolex. What might you find around the house and bring to their next "pressure-free" estate buying event? Also, Columbia Art League is packing up and moving west next month - temporarily of course! Executive director KELSEY HAMMOND tells us about a three-day plein air event happing in the historic (and scenic!) town of Rocheport. (4:54) August 11, 2022

She's not just the owner, she's also a client! OsteoStrong Columbia's DAYNA GLANZ tells us why she chose to go the OsteoStrong route after being diagnosed with osteoporosis. Also, KELSEY HAMMOND encourages area youths (middle/high schoolers) to apply to Columbia Art League's annual 'Emerging Artist Mentorship Program'. (4:32) June 29, 2022

A well-rested, post-Art in the Park KELSEY HAMMOND is here to invite everyone to this Friday's reception for the Members' Summer Show at the Columbia Art League. "It's a nice time to be around other people who appreciate art." Also, MU Theatre Department opens AIDA this Thursday at the Rhynsburger Theatre on the MU campus! If you're not familiar with the show, today's guests, LES GRAY and JOY POWELL, tell us all about it. (3:54) June 21, 2022

It's baaaack! And while it may not be bigger than its last outing (in 2019), this year's Art in the Park is sure to remind people of why only a worldwide pandemic could ever shutter this beloved Columbia tradition! Guest: KELSEY HAMMOND, Columbia Art League May 18, 2022

It's baaack! Columbia Art League executive director KELSEY HAMMOND shares some early-early details about plans for this year's Art in the Park, which is making its big return after a two-year hiatus. Also, Columbia Housing Authority CEO RANDY COLE pulls back the curtain on "our community's leading affordable housing provider." Randy talks about everything from Covid's impact to plans for expansion in four short minutes. (3:56) April 7, 2022