A group dedicated to providing opportunity and cultural appreciation in the beautiful town of Columbia, IL by showcasing the work of diverse professional and student artists.
Thank you to all of our participants on a job well done!
Over 300 votes were cast in this years People's Choice contest. Each recipient received a 25.00 gift certificate from Michael's art supply store. The winners are:
High School - Eddie Schorn, Gibault
Middle School - Ashley Myers, Columbia
Elementary - Madison Schoellhorn, ICS
Adult - Blanche Jessen, Columbia Convalescent Center
Scarecrow winners were:
1st place (75.00) - Dorothy & Dennis Vasquez for Headless Horseman
2nd place (50.00) - Hannah Gibson & Mary Boser for Fortune Teller
3rd place (25.00) - Courtney Steibel/Sam Smith/Allie Terveer for Cookie Monster
Honorable Mention (10.00 Gift certificate to art store) - Liam McGonigle for Scream
We are working hard in preparation of our big day! Flags and banners have been hand-sewn and hand-painted by some of our talented committee members. These flags and banners will line Main Street along our walk and we think they will be a colorful and artistic addition to our event. Scarecrows are in the process of being designed and constructed by our local students. Paint palette’s are being numbered and put together. Signs have been placed at either end of town announcing the day of our walk. Hay bales, fall flowers, pumpkins and gourds are all being designed to create a pleasant stroll through downtown Columbia. Artists and musicians and performers are all putting the finishing touches on their craft. Food vendors are ordering food and drink for the event. The Kid's Activity Area is coming together and will delight children of all ages! It should prove to be a very festive and fun-filled day! Please join us!
The Art on the Bluffs Committee would like to announce the winner of our Cardinal Ticket giveaway. The lucky winner, Mary Thoelke of Columbia, won a total of 8 All-Inclusive Green Seats (6 rows back from the field and valued at $2,000.00) at Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals face the Pirates. In addition, Mary Thoelke of Columbia received a $200.00 gift certificate to Bailey’s Chocolate Bar in Lafayette Square. Congratulations Mary!
The Art on the Bluffs Committee would like to thank all those that purchased raffle tickets because by doing so you helped raise funds our upcoming Art Walk. The committee would not be able to achieve this goal without the generosity of our local citizens. Thank you once again and we hope to see you October 2nd along Main Street in Columbia!
Columbia Art on the Bluffs will present their second annual Art Walk on Saturday, October 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. along Main Street in Columbia. The walk will cover 15 blocks along Main Street and will include artists’ booths both outside and inside thirty-two participating businesses. Over 50 participating artists from the local area will be showing and selling their wares. Works range from watercolor, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, drawings, mixed media, oil/acrylic, pine needle baskets, ceramics and printmaking. In addition, a variety of musical artists, dancers and drama performances will take place at four different venues along Main Street throughout the event.
Added attractions include refreshments, kids’ activities, a student art show, car show and an exhibit by Dave Norman at City Hall. The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will be able to work towards art merit badges at our Artisan Workshop hosted by the Southern Illinois Artisans Guild. The Guild will also be demonstrating various art skills such as throwing pottery, woodcarving, and weaving. A special treat for all will be the Alpacas from which thread will be spun and woven.
The historical Miller-Fiege house will be a special showcase occupied by Eric Young, one of Columbia’s own brilliant artists and decorated by a local florist, The Flower Company.
The Student Art Gallery will display student artwork from Kindergarten through 12th grade and a Peoples’ Choice Award will be selected. The Kids Art Walk will feature many art activities, entertainment and the YMCA bounce and obstacle course.
