DON'T FORGET - MEETING TONIGHT

Find out what's going on with the art walk and get involved.  Attend the meeting tonight being held at the library at 6:30.  The artist applications are coming in and the deadline for artists has been extended to accommodate more artists.  Spread the word to any artists you know.  We also have food vendors lined up and entertainment performing throughout the day.  It's shaping up to be a great event!  Check back here for updates on artists, performers and vendors participating in the art walk.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Art on the Bluffs Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the public library.  If you have any questions please email artonthebluffs@hotmail.com.  Come out and lend your support to this great first annual art walk!

SO WHAT'S THE ART ON THE BLUFFS ART WALK?

Columbia's first annual art walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd.  The walk will cover a few blocks of downtown Columbia along Main Street and possibly some side streets.  Artists, most from the greater St. Louis area, will display their works inside various businesses along Main and in designated outdoor areas such as parking lots along Main Street.  In addition there will be entertainment venues set up along the walk, art demonstrations, a couple food courts, children's activities and participation by local businesses, such as a planned wine tasting.  It promises to be a great family affair with fun for all ages.

Stay posted by becoming a follower of the blog, we'll update you on everything from when planning meetings are scheduled for, updates on planned events, artists information, sponsorship opportunities and volunteer opportunities.  Mark your calendars now!

ART ON THE BLUFS WANTS YOU!!

That's right, we want you!  If you're an artist we'd like to invite you to participate in the walk.  If you're a business we'd like your help with sponsoring the walk.  There's a multitude of opportunities and I'm sure we can find one to fit your needs and help you promote your business.  If you're a community member we'd like you to get involved.  There's a lot of work to be done between now and the actual walk.  And of course there's the volunteers that will be needed the day of the event.  We want you to spread the word and invite your friends.  Last of all, but no less important, we want you to attend.  Come out and enjoy the day at the first annual Art on the Bluffs Art Walk.  It promises to be a memorable day and there'll be plenty of opportunities to buy something to take home and remember the day with!  If you'd like to participate in any way contact us at artonthebluffs@hotmail.com or watch the blog for notices of upcoming meetings and come to find out more about this exciting event!

MEETING TUESDAY 7/14

Just a reminder that the committee is meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at Dianne Kearney's home, 944 Meadowview Lane, Columbia, IL.  Come get involved.  We need volunteers to help in the advance planning and to help the day of the event.  For more info send us an email.  And spread the word!

DON'T FORGET

Don't forget the meeting tonight at Harres Furniture at 6:30 p.m.  There's plenty of opportunities for you to get involved, in anyway you choose.  Come out and show your support!

WE'RE ON FACEBOOK

You've found the blog but have you seen us on Facebook too?  Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=72083969807.  You'll find updates in both places and a forum to discuss the event on Facebook.  And don't forget to leave your comments here too!  We're looking for your input and your help.  Got questions?  Want to help?  Email us at artonthebluffs@hotmail.com or leave us a comment here or a message on Facebook.  We look forward to seeing you at the Art on the Bluffs Art Walk on Saturday, October 3rd!!!!

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

Have a safe and happy 4th of July.  Looking for something to do?  Check out Columbia's 4th of July and 150th Anniversary Celebration at the Legion Park.  There are carnival rides, activities for all ages, a Washer's Tournament, food and drink booths, musical entertainment and it's all capped off by a grand fireworks display!  And mark your calendars now for the First Annual Art Walk by Art on the Bluffs, part of Columbia's 150th Anniversary Celebration!

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Art on the Bluffs and the City of Columbia invites you to participate in Columbia, Illinois' 150th Anniversary First Annual Art Walk.  The walk will be held Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  We are looking for a wide variety of disciplines of art to be presented at this walk.  There will be live music, a wine tasting, activities for children and food tasting along the route to draw additional visitors down Main Street.

Artists will be assigned locations along Main Street in Columbia at local area businesses to display, demonstrate and sell their fine arts and crafts or if you prefer, you may set up at an outdoor tent.

All interested artists must submit an application and a photo of their work to Art on the Bluffs committee for an assigned position on the walk.  Everyone is welcome but we need the application for contacts and examples of work to ensure the integrity of this event.  Your photo will be returned to you if you include a self-addressed, postage paid envelope.  You may also email photos of your work to artonthebluffs@hotmail.com.

There is a $30 fee for a location on the walk to help defer the costs of this event. Your work does not have to be about Columbia but if you would like to create some works on the history of Columbia and it's location along the Mississippi that would be wonderful.  You may request an application by email at artonthebluffs@hotmail.com and then email the completed application with $30 to Columbia City Hall, Attention:  Art on the Bluffs, 208 S. Rapp, Columbia, IL 62236.

MEETING MONDAY

The next meeting of the Art on the Bluffs committee is scheduled for this Monday, July 6th at 6:30 p.m.  A special thanks to Harres Furniture for hosting our meeting.  The meeting is open to anyone that wants to learn more about the event and hopefully would like to help bring this wonderful, inaugural event to Main Street in Columbia.  For more information contact the committee by email at artonthebluff@hotmail.com.