Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with the Columbia Arts Council, an art exhibition is currently open to the public featuring works by over 50 local artists. The exhibit marks the first local artist show the Columbia Arts Council has organized.

Pieces on display feature multiple art styles and mediums, all from living artists who reside and work in the greater Columbia area. Pieces featured also originate from artists with a full range of skills, from novice to veteran.

“As the new curator for the Pryor Art Gallery, it was such a delight for this to be the first exhibition that I installed,” said Tori Zemer, Columbia State Pryor Art Gallery curator. “I think anyone who comes to see it will walk away feeling impressed by the amount of local talent represented here. There is a wide variety of mediums and styles represented – truly something for everyone.”

Warren Feld, Columbia Arts Council chair, helped to put together the show concept and helped Zemer install some of the pieces on display.

“This art exhibit, by the Columbia Arts Council and with over 50 local artists, proudly showcases the creativity and talent that make Columbia’s arts community thrive,” Feld said. “We believe that Columbia will continue to evolve into a place where artists of all stripes can build full-time careers locally, supported by strong patron networks, education and tourism.”

A reception will be held on April 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the gallery. 

The exhibit is open through June 12.

The Pryor Art Gallery is in the Waymon L. Hickman Building on the Columbia Campus, located at 1665 Hampshire Pike and is open Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information about the Pryor Art Gallery and upcoming exhibitions, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/PryorGallery or Facebook at ColumbiaStatePAG. 

About the Pryor Art Gallery:

Located at Columbia State Community College, the Pryor Art Gallery serves as a cultural hub for students and the community, offering diverse exhibitions throughout the year.