Pryor Art Gallery

The gallery was named in honor of LaRue V. Pryor, educator and avid supporter of the visual arts and wife of Columbia State's first president, Dr. Harold S. Pryor. Dr. Pryor's pledge to establish a visual arts endowment as a cooperative project between the College and Columbia State Community College Foundation came to fruition in 2002 when Pryor Art Gallery was constructed in the Waymon L. Hickman Building at the Columbia campus. Pryor Art Gallery is a first-class artistic venue where appreciation for all forms of visual art can be appreciated. Since opening in 2002, hundreds of works of art have been viewed by thousands of visitors of all ages, socio-economic and educational levels, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

The mission is to present stimulating exhibitions and programs that inspire and educate Columbia State students, faculty and staff, and community members. This is accomplished by exhibiting works of artists from across the region, securing quality national and state level traveling exhibitions, exhibiting art of faculty and students at Columbia State and hosting elementary and secondary student artwork.

Exhibits are free and open to the public.

HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We are closed for winter break December 21 - January 2, 2024.
Our new exhibition opens January 29, 2024. Thank you!

CONTACT:
Lisa Hoffman, Pryor Art Gallery Curator
Columbia Campus, Hickman 101C
931.540.2883 // lhoffman5@ColumbiaState.edu

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The advancement of visual arts is a community effort! Thank you for your generous support to help us bring compelling exhibitions and programs to the Pryor Art Gallery. LEARN HOW TO GET INVOLVED! It's easy and we look forward to meeting you in person at one of our artist talks!

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Photo of the Exterior Pryor Art Gallery.

Exhibits

Pryor Art Gallery Archives
The Pryor Art Gallery has hosted a variety of exhibits over the years ranging from high school student artwork to Nashville graffiti artwork.
Previous Exhibits
paintings of old truck and dog
Permanent Collection

Columbia State is proud of its art collection displayed throughout each of our five campuses.

View Permanent Collection
painting of bridge in winter
Greek and Roman Sculpture
There are 13 casts of Greek and Roman sculpture throughout our Columbia campus on long-term loan from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Picture of a Greek and Roman Sculpture

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Art Sales

To inquire about purchasing art, scheduling an exhibit, or with any other questions concerning the Pryor Art Gallery, contact Curator Lisa Hoffman.

Contact

Lisa Hoffman
Pryor Art Gallery Curator
Columbia Campus, Hickman 101C
931.540.2883