We are so excited to partner with Mizzou Paleobiology and invite artists to explore the full fossil record and dig into the layers of prehistory, bringing long-extinct organisms and their worlds to life once more.

We hosted a short event earlier this week with the paleobiologists and got to look at fossils and ask questions. If you missed it or have further questions, you can email Tara, and she will get you in touch with one of the paleobiologists. Tara's email is: sellyt@missouri.edu

You can visit the Geology building on campus at Mizzou (near Peace Park) and look at the awesome mural that Stacy Cheavens made for their space. It's fun and inspirational! (See second photo above)

Here is the blurb about the show with dates, and drop off information:

Step back in time and let your imagination roam through Earth’s deep past—from microscopic life to dinosaurs, and from ancient seas to vanished forests. We invite artists to explore the full fossil record and dig into the layers of prehistory, bringing long-extinct organisms and their worlds to life once more.

This show is a collaboration between CAL and Mizzou Paleobiology. Artists will have the opportunity to partner with a paleontologist to learn more about current research on prehistoric life including plants, invertebrates, and local Missouri fossils. Creativity can flourish where arts meet science.

This is a juried show open to all artists 16+ years old, all media welcome.

Submit your work in advance.

Drop off in person at CAL: April 24 & 25 | Pick up: June 12 & 13

And the link where you can submit your work!

https://columbiaartleague.org/featuredcalendar/step-back-in-time-dinosaurs