Artists: Apply for Art in the Park 2024!
All other applications open in January 2024!
Art in the Park is a fine arts and fine crafts festival that heralds the start of summer in Columbia, MO - an arts-focused college town, home to the University of Missouri and the recipient of the Missouri Arts Council's first ever Creative Community Award. The event features 110 fine artists each year from across the country, and attracts 22,000+ visitors over the 2-day event. Set amidst the parkland and lakeside of the picturesque Stephens Lake Park, the 2024 festival will be the 65th annual Art in the Park. Admission to the festival is free of charge!
The 2024 Art in the Park will include entertainment for children, local musicians, a children's art area, a Rising Artist Pavilion showing work by local high school and undergraduate students, a Young Collector's Tent, a Veterans’ Art Pavilion featuring artwork from veteran artists, art installations, and a food court.