Nov
12
to Jan 2

Give the Gift of Art: Members' Winter Exhibit

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Reception: November 15, 6 - 8 pm

This un-themed, Members-only show is always a holiday delight! We invite our artists to showcase the work they are most proud of, allowing you the opportunity to snatch it up as a holiday gift. As always with our Members’ show, all media are welcome. 

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: November 8 & 9 | Pick up: January 3 & 4, 2025

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Jan
14
to Feb 21

À La Carte

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Reception: Friday, January 17, 6-8 pm

One of our favorite shows of the year is all about food, and this year’s theme (À la Carte) is inspired by those foods we order in addition to our meal, like that extra tamale that will absolutely make you unbutton your pants when you get to the car. Or if you’re looking for something to hold you over until your next meal and a piece of spanakopita sounds like the perfect stop-gap, the à la carte menu is a lifesaver. À la Carte coincides with our event, Let Them Eat Art! Local chefs get inspired to create a mouth-watering dish for guests to enjoy based on a specific artwork in this year’s show. 

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

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: January 10 & 11  | Pick up: February 22  |  Let Them Eat Art: date TBA

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Feb
25
to Apr 4

Tiny Things

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Reception: Friday, March 7, 6 - 8 pm

All artworks in this show are limited to 8” x 8”, including frame. Artists are challenged and inspired to create something tiny in physical size, but still powerful and touching in impact and emotion. Changing our perspective and viewpoint in one way can lead us to see our entire world in expansive ways. Size isn’t everything; so what is it really, and how does it impact the creation, vision, and enjoyment of art?

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

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: February 22  | Pick up: April 4 & 5

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Apr
8
to Apr 19

MU VADS

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Reception: TBA

CAL is happy to once again partner with and host the University of Missouri’s Visual Art & Design Showcase. The exhibition features MU Visual Arts and Design student winners across a variety of mediums including photojournalism, graphic design, architectural drawing, theater set design, painting, sculpting, textile and apparel design, mixed media, and digital storytelling. 

This show is a collaborative display of works by MU student artists.

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May
13
to Jun 13

Inheritance

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Reception: May 16, 6 - 8 pm

Consider the impact of legacy through history, family, and place. What has been passed on and how does it change and shift? Does it propel us forward or hold us back? Whether it’s celebratory or painful, we have the opportunity to acknowledge, pay homage, or call out what has happened before. We challenge artists to tap into lineage and how it has manifested in their everyday lives. 

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

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: May 9 & 10  | Pick up: June 13 & 14

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.


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Jun
17
to Jul 24

Members' Summer Exhibition

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Reception: June 20, 6 - 8 pm

CAL is proud to be a local non-profit that’s been a part of the mid-Missouri art scene since 1959. Our Members’ Shows are exciting opportunities for CAL Members to display their art, and for our community to get to know our vibrant artist members. There is no theme, instead this is an opportunity to show our community what we’ve been working on recently. Members’ shows are not juried, awards will be given out at the reception.

The Members’ Show is open to all CAL members, all media welcome. 

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: June 13 & 14 | Pick up: July 25 & 26 

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Jul
29
to Sep 4

Wonder

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Reception: August 8, 6 - 8 pm

We believe an artist’s job is to mediate beauty to the world. Though we may never truly replicate the perfection of the natural world, what is born from our attempts is the true and honest work of encapsulating the world’s wonders. Leaving us gobsmacked, stopped dead in our tracks, wonder is a visceral emotion we all experience in our lifetime. We challenge artists to show us the moment when they felt wonder. 

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

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: July 25 & 26  | Pick up: September 5 & 6 

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Sep
9
to Oct 16

Interpretations

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Submission Deadline: April 1st  | Notification of Acceptance: April 25th

Reception: September 12, 6 - 8 pm

Back by popular demand, this beloved exhibition marries the visual and literary creative arts in seamless harmony. Here’s how it works: 30 visual artworks and 30 short pieces of poetry or prose (150 words or less) are selected from a pool of submissions. Artists and authors are then paired anonymously and at random. Each selected visual artist will receive a piece of writing; each writer, a visual image. They then have the next few months to create a response inspired by the given prompt. The result is a fascinating glimpse into the creative process, and a gallery full of penetrating conversations between works and across media, transcending the limits of visual and written communication on their own. A community favorite, this show is not to be missed.

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop Off: September 5 & 6 | Pick Up: October 17 & 18

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Oct
21
to Nov 6

6th Annual Patrons’ Party

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Patrons Preview Art Party Date: TBA

Ready to add a little excitement, adventure, and risk to your art-buying? CAL’s Annual Patrons Party fundraiser is the hottest ticket in town. Our talented community of artists donate original artworks worth $150 or more. There are only as many tickets available as there are artworks, and each ticket includes one of the artworks to take home for your very own! We throw one of the fanciest receptions of the year for ticket-holders to peruse all the art and come up with a Top Ten List. Next comes Luck of the Draw: each ticket-holder receives a randomly generated number which determines the order in which ticket-holders pick the artwork to come home with them. (You do not need to be present to buy a ticket or participate. Ticket-holders generally get one of their top choices due to our different tastes and preferences in art.)

Tickets are $150 and include entry to the Patrons Preview Art Party, as well as the artwork you’ll choose. More details are available on our website, or by calling or stopping by. 

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Artists Drop Off: Oct 17 & Oct 18 | Tickets on sale: TBA | Patrons Party: TBA

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Nov
11
to Jan 2

Give The Gift of Art: Members' Winter Exhibition

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Reception: November 14, 6 - 8 pm

This unthemed, Members-only show is always a holiday delight! We invite our artists to showcase the work they are most proud of, giving you the opportunity to snatch it up as a holiday gift. As always with our Members’ show, all media are welcome. 

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: November 7 & 8 | Pick up: January 3, 2025

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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5th Annual Patrons' Party
Oct
22
to Nov 2

5th Annual Patrons' Party

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Drop off: THURSDAY, October 17 + Friday, October 18 — 11:30-6 PM

Please note: Mizzou Homecoming is on Saturday, October 19th. You can still drop off on Saturday - just come after the parade is over! Open until 5 PM

Patrons’ Preview Party Date: Wednesday, October 23, 6-8 pm

Ready to add a little excitement, adventure, and risk to your art-buying? CAL’s Annual Patrons Party fundraiser is the hottest ticket in town. Our talented community of artists donate original artworks worth $150 or more. There are only as many tickets available as there are artworks, and each ticket includes one of the artworks to take home for your very own! We throw one of the fanciest receptions of the year for ticket-holders to peruse all the art and come up with a Top Ten List. Next comes Luck of the Draw: each ticket-holder receives a randomly generated number which determines the order in which ticket-holders pick the artwork to come home with them. (You do not need to be present to buy a ticket or participate. Ticket-holders generally get one of their top choices due to our different tastes and preferences in art.)

Tickets are $150 and include entry to the Patrons Party, as well as the artwork you’ll choose. More details are available on our website, or by calling or stopping by. 

Artists Drop Off: Oct 17, Oct 18 & Oct 19 | Patrons Party: October 23, 6-8PM

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Sep
10
to Oct 17

Myths & Monsters

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Reception: September 20, 6 - 8 pm

Delve into the depths of human imagination, and enter a realm where reality and fantasy intertwine. Myths & Monsters is a celebration of the power of storytelling and the enduring fascination with the unknown. Artists are challenged to unravel the mysteries of ancient tales and explore the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and creatures that have captured our collective imagination throughout history. 

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

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: September 6 & 7  | Pick up: October 18 & 19  

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Jul
23
to Sep 5

Lush

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Reception: July 26, 6 - 8 pm

Celebrate the richness and vitality of the natural world, from lush forests to blooming gardens. Mother Nature offers us healing and connection through her landscapes, foliage, and beautiful petals, a wonder we challenge artists to capture for this exhibition. 

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

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: July 19 & 20  | Pick up: September 6 & 7  

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Jun
11
to Jul 18

Members' Summer Exhibit

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Reception: June 14, 6 - 8 pm

CAL is proud to be a local non-profit that’s been a part of the mid-Missouri art scene since 1959. Our Members’ Shows are exciting opportunities for CAL Members to display their art, and for our community to get to know our vibrant artist members. There is no theme, instead, this is an opportunity to show the community what you’ve been working on recently. Members’ shows are not juried, awards will be given out at the reception.

The Members’ Show is open to all CAL members, all media welcome. 

Artwork must be made within the last 1-2 years.

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: June 7 & 8 | Pick up: July 19 & 20  

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Still Life
Apr
23
to Jun 6

Still Life

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Reception: April 26, 6 - 8 pm

Still Life is a testament to the power of observation. Through the use of light, color, and composition, artists highlight inanimate objects, challenging us to pause and appreciate the hidden narratives within. This show invites you to reflect on the beauty surrounding us in our everyday lives, often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of our modern world.

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

Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be wired; no sawtooth hangers or triangle hooks will be accepted. All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back (name + title).

Drop off: April 19 & 20  | Pick up: June 7 & 8  

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Feb
27
to Apr 4

Tiny Things

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Reception: March 8, 6 - 8 pm

All artworks in this show are limited to 8” x 8”, including frame. Artists are challenged and inspired to create something tiny in physical size, but still powerful and touching in impact and emotion. Changing our perspective and viewpoint in one way can lead us to see our entire world in expansive ways. Size isn’t everything; so what is it really, and how does it impact the creation, vision, and enjoyment of art?

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

Drop off: Feb 24  | Pick up: April 5 & 6

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Devour
Jan
16
to Feb 23

Devour

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Reception: January 19th, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

One of our favorite shows of the year is all about food, and this year’s theme (Devour) is inspired by dishes that are so delectable, so delicious that something ravenous awakens. Think of the best meal you ever had and the unrelenting need to recreate that moment. Now imagine you’ve discovered that sensation again. How can you translate that insatiable desire and implosion of fluorescent flavor into your artwork? Devour coincides with our event, Let Them Eat Art! Local chefs get inspired to create a mouth-watering dish for guests to enjoy based on a specific artwork in this year’s show. 

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

Drop off: Jan 12 & 13  | Pick up: Feb 24  |  Let Them Eat Art: date TBA

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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Give The Gift of Art
Nov
14
to Jan 5

Give The Gift of Art

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Reception: November 17, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

This unthemed, Members-only show is always a holiday delight! We invite our artists to showcase the work they are most proud of, giving you the opportunity to snatch it up as a holiday gift. As always with our Members’ show, all media are welcome. You may enter one artwork at a time.

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. 3-D work must be gallery ready. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: November 10 & 11 | Pick up: January 5 & 6, 2024  

To learn more about becoming a member of CAL, please visit our website, or call or stop by during open hours.

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4th Annual Patrons Party
Oct
24
to Nov 10

4th Annual Patrons Party

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Patrons Party Date: Monday, October 30, 6-8 pm

Ready to add a little excitement, adventure, and risk to your art-buying? CAL’s Annual Patrons Party fundraiser is the hottest ticket in town. Our talented community of artists donate original artworks worth $150 or more. There are only as many tickets available as there are artworks, and each ticket includes one of the artworks to take home for your very own! We throw one of the fanciest receptions of the year for ticket-holders to peruse all the art and come up with a Top Ten List. Next comes Luck of the Draw: each ticket-holder receives a randomly generated number which determines the order in which ticket-holders pick the artwork to come home with them. (You do not need to be present to buy a ticket or participate. Ticket-holders generally get one of their top choices due to our different tastes and preferences in art.)

All 2D work must be gallery-wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. 3-D work must be gallery-ready. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop it off.

Tickets are $150 and include entry to the Patrons Party, as well as the artwork you’ll choose. More details are available on our website, or by calling or stopping by. 

Artists Drop Off: Oct 20 & Oct 21 | Tickets on sale now | Patrons Party: Oct 30, 6-8 pm

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OK, Computer
Sep
5
to Oct 19

OK, Computer

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Important directions below, keep scrolling!

In a new exciting take on our Interpretations Show, artists will select a randomly generated title for their artwork from an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Artwork Title Generator. Artists will then interpret and transform that title into their own unique artwork. Personalities and the inner workings of artists' minds will be on full display on our gallery walls.

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

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. 3-D work must be gallery ready. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: September 1 & 2  | Pick up: October 20 & 21  

Reception: September 8, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

HOW TO SELECT YOUR AI-GENERATED TITLES

  1. Click on the “Pick your AI-Generated Title” button to select your AI-generated title(s).  

  2. Browse through them all and when you find the title that speaks to you, click on it. 

  3. Select “Add to Cart”. If you would like to submit 2 artworks, you will need to repeat steps 1-2 and add another title to your cart. 

  4. Once you are ready to checkout, click on your cart.

    1. If you are working from a phone, your cart will appear as a black bar along the bottom of your screen. 

    2. If you are working from a computer, your cart will appear in the top right corner of your screen.  

  5. Once you are in your cart, click “Checkout”.

  6. If you chose only one title, continue with the checkout process and enter your method of payment. Before finalizing your purchase, ensure the title in your cart is the one you selected. Once you have finished checking out, you have officially secured that title and no one else will be able to select it. By purchasing that title, you have paid your entry fees and are officially entered into the Ok, Computer show. If you chose two titles, SEE STEP 7

  7. This step is only for those who have two titles in their cart. We have a discount code you will need to apply to your cart to only pay one entry fee for two works.

    1. If you are checking out on a phone, make sure you have clicked on your cart (black bar along the bottom of your screen). Once in your cart, you will see a bar that says “Discount Code”. Enter the code “OKCENTRYFEE” into this line and click “Apply”. You should see the discount applied. Proceed with payment. 

    2. If you are checking out on a computer, make sure you have clicked on your cart (top right corner of the screen). You will see four sections to complete. #1: Enter your email address. #2: Select your Delivery Method. #3 Enter your card information and then on the line that says “Discount Code”, enter the code “OKCENTRYFEE”. Click “Apply”. #4 Review & Purchase. 

Again, before you submit any form of payment, ensure the title(s) in your cart is/are the one(s) you selected. Once you have finished checking out, you have officially secured that title and no one else will be able to select it. By purchasing that title, you have paid your entry fees and are officially entered into the Ok, Computer show. 

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Bare
Jul
25
to Aug 30

Bare

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Reception: July 28, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

The tradition of the human figure in art continues to inspire and challenge artists today. Whether abstracted or realistic, we experience the figure in art both visually and physically. This figural show focuses on the unadorned human body, adding to the rich tradition of the nude figure in the history of art.

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

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. 3-D work must be gallery ready. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: July 21 & 22  | Pick up: September 1 & 2  

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Members' Summer Show
Jun
13
to Jul 20

Members' Summer Show

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WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR THE MEMBERS’ SHOW.

If you have already entered your work, you may still drop off. If you haven’t entered your work online, we are no longer accepting work for the members’ summer show as we have reached the limit of artworks we can exhibit. Thank you for understanding.

Reception: June 23, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

CAL is proud to be a local non-profit that’s been a part of the mid-Missouri art scene since 1959. Our Members’ Shows are exciting opportunities for CAL Members to display their art, and for our community to get to know our vibrant artist members. There is no theme, instead this is an opportunity to show our community what we’ve been working on recently. Members’ shows are not juried, awards will be given out at the reception.

The Members’ Show is open to all CAL members, all media welcome. You may submit one artwork at a time. Purchase membership here.

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. 3-D work must be gallery ready. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: June 9 & 10 | Pick up: July 21 & 22  

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Touch
May
2
to Jun 8

Touch

Reception: May 12, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

Texture can show up in artworks via medium, technique, subject matter, movement, perspective, and more. We work with people every day to NOT touch artwork in the gallery but we challenge you to make work that invites the viewer to reach out and touch. As always, artists get to choose what to make… SO! Will your work elicit the forbidden touch? Will you allow the viewer to touch your work? Or will you make your work enticing but NOT allow visitors to touch? You get to choose! 

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

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. 3-D work must be gallery ready. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: April 28 & 29  | Pick up: June 9 & 10  

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Apr
18
to Apr 29

MU VADS

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Reception: April 17, 5 - 7 pm - open to the public

CAL is happy to once again partner with and host the University of Missouri’s Visual Art & Design Showcase. The exhibition features MU Visual Arts and Design student winners across a variety of mediums including photojournalism, graphic design, architectural drawing, theater set design, painting, sculpting, textile and apparel design, mixed media, and digital storytelling. 

This show is a collaborative display of works by MU student artists.

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Tiny Things
Feb
28
to Apr 7

Tiny Things

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TINY THINGS 2023

Reception: March 10, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

All artworks in this show are limited to 8” x 8”, including frame. Artists are challenged and inspired to create something tiny in physical size, but still powerful and touching in impact and emotion. Changing our perspective and viewpoint in one way, can lead us to see our entire worlds in expansive ways. Size isn’t everything; so what is it really, and how does it impact the creation, vision, and enjoyment of art?

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

Drop off: Feb 25  | Pick up: April 8  

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Nibble
Jan
17
to Feb 23

Nibble

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Reception: January 20, 6 - 8 pm (free and open to the public)

One of our favorite shows of the year is all about food and this years’ theme (Nibble) is inspired by our many receptions and the beauty of the charcuterie board. What are your favorite nibbles? Nibble coincides with our event, Let Them Eat Art! Local chefs get inspired to create a nibble for guests to enjoy based on a specific piece in this year’s show.  Let Them Eat Art: date Feb 21 6-8 pm

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

Drop off: Jan 13 & 14  | Pick up: Saturday, Feb 25 

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Give the Gift of Art: Winter Members’ Show 2022
Nov
15
to Jan 5

Give the Gift of Art: Winter Members’ Show 2022

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Give the Gift of Art: Winter Members’ Show

November 15--January 5

Reception: November 18, 6-8pm

This unthemed, Members-only show is always a holiday delight! We invite our artists to showcase the work they are most proud of, giving you the opportunity to snatch it up as a holiday gift! As always with our Members’ shows, it’s open to all Members, and all media are welcome.

Drop Off: November 11 + 12 

Pick Up: January 6 + 7 (2023)

Entry fees: Members: $15 for 1 artwork, Student members: $10 for 1 artwork

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off. You may only enter one artwork but when your work sells, you may bring in a replacement throughout the whole show!

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Oct
25
to Nov 10

Patrons' Party 2022

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Patrons’ Party Fundraiser: Support the Arts - Be a Patron!

October 25 - November 10

Event: Tuesday, November 1st 6-8PM

The Third Annual Patrons’ Party is part “art auction,” part raffle, all fun, and with a twist. Here’s how it works: our talented community of artists will donate original artworks worth $150 or more. There will be one ticket available for each work of art. For the price of a ticket ($150 per patron), you can select a one-of-a-kind, original artwork.

Artists: read more about how it all works HERE.

Artists Drop Off: October 21 + October 22 





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Repeat
Sep
13
to Oct 20

Repeat

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September 13 - October 20

Reception: September 16

The rhythm of repetition is a fundamental part of visual language used to create movement, stillness, confusion, or to keep order. Repetition shows up all over our art and in the art world through imagery, process, series, color stories, themes, subject matter, and more, often adding deeper and nuanced meaning to the work. Where and how does repetition show up in your work, and which of your artworks highlight repetition visually and in your own practice?

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

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: September 9 + 10 

Pick up: October 21 + October 22

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Scapes
Jul
26
to Sep 8

Scapes

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Scapes - No longer accepting submissions

July 26 - September 8

Reception: July 29, 6-8pm

There’s a reason galleries around the world are filled with so many landscapes, seascapes and fantastical dreamscapes: at some point in our daily lives, we all crave an escape. We invite you to submit work that explores the world we live in and worlds beyond, from the prosaic humdrum scapes of daily life, to inspirational views and escapist fantasies.

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

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: 7/22 + 7/23 | Pick up: 9/9 + 9/10
Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Members' Summer Show
Jun
14
to Jul 21

Members' Summer Show

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The Members’ Summer Show is now full! We are no longer able to take submissions due to space limitations. Thank you for understanding.

June 14 - July 21

Reception: June 24, 6-8

Our Members’ Summer Show is a great opportunity for the public to get to know our member-artists! The show is unthemed and unjuried: just bring in new work for our community to enjoy. 

The Members’ Show is open to all CAL members, all media welcome.

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop Off: June 10 + 11 | Pick Up: July 22 + 23

Entry fees: Members: $15 for 1 artwork, Student members: $10 for 1 artwork

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May
3
to Jun 9

Interior

May 3 - June 9

Reception: May 13, 6-8pm

What does it mean to be on the inside? In our new gallery show, Interior, we invite artists to explore their own understanding of the interior: interior design, interior thoughts and feelings, interior to our bodies or minds or buildings and spaces, inner circles of trust and community, and more. The interior pertains to that which is within, and we want this show to highlight that which is within you, whatever that means to you. 

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

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

Drop off: April 29 + April 30 

Pick up: June 10 + 11

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Tiny Things Gallery Show
Mar
1
to Apr 8

Tiny Things Gallery Show

TINY THINGS 2022 - APPLICATION IS CLOSED

Why do we love tiny things? Although small, their impact can be quite big when it comes to our feeling, understanding, and positioning in the world. We can understand tiny things in their entirety: we know immediately what we’re faced with, removing the possibility of fear from our usual, life-sized world. There can also be a power in limited space, as artists and viewers alike recognize limitations of scope, and communicate only the bare necessities of understanding. The only restriction for this gallery show is that the work must be smaller than 8”x8”, including frame. Your subject matter, small or large, is completely up to you. We ask that all prices for artwork be under $300.

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off.

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

Artists may submit up to 2 artworks for one fee.

Drop Off: Feb. 25 & 26 | Pick Up: Apr 9

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Savor
Jan
18
to Feb 24

Savor

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January 18 - February 24

Reception: January 21, 6-8PM

One of our very favorite shows of the year is Savor, which we lovingly refer to as the Food Show. Part of savoring your food is making positive connections to emotions and slowing down to enjoy your food and your environment. We hope it inspires you in what you depict, how you make your work, and certainly what you hope people will remember. Savor corresponds with our Let Them Eat Art event (date TBA), where local chefs inspired by the artwork in the gallery prepare delicious dishes to share during the event.

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

All 2D work must be gallery wrapped and wired across the back. No triangle hooks or saw tooth hangers will work with our hanging system. Please write your name and title on the back of each artwork before you drop off. Drop Off: Jan. 14 & 15 

Pick up: Feb. 25 & 26

Entry Fees: Members: $15 for 2 artworks, Non-members: $20 for 2 artworks

Student members: $10 for 2 artworks, Student non-members: $15 for 2 artworks

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Nov
26
7:30 PM19:30

Savor

January 18 - February 24

Reception: January 21, 6-8PM

One of our very favorite shows of the year is Savor, which we lovingly refer to as the Food Show. Part of savoring your food is making positive connections to emotions and slowing down to enjoy your food and your environment. We hope it inspires you in what you depict, how you make your work, and certainly what you hope people will remember. Savor corresponds with our Let Them Eat Art event (date TBA), where local chefs inspired by the artwork in the gallery prepare delicious dishes to share during the event.

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

Drop Off: Jan. 14 & 15 

Pick up: Feb. 25 & 26

Entry fees:

Non-Members: $20 for 2 entries | Members $15 for 2 entries

Students Non-Members: $15 for 2 entries | Student Members: $10 for 2 entries

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Give the Gift of Art: Winter Members’ Show
Nov
9
to Jan 7

Give the Gift of Art: Winter Members’ Show

This un-themed, Members-only show is always a holiday delight! We invite our artists to showcase the work that they are most proud of, giving you the opportunity to snatch it up as a holiday gift! As always, our Members’ Show is open to all media.

Member entry fee is $15 / Student Member entry free is $10.

All media welcome. This is a CAL Members' show.

We are social distancing at CAL, please wear a mask in the gallery.

Drop off November 5th & 6th

Pick up January 7th & 8th 2022

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Patrons' Party: Fundraiser for the Columbia Art League
Oct
19
to Nov 5

Patrons' Party: Fundraiser for the Columbia Art League

Support the Arts - Be a Patron! 

The Second Annual Patron’s Party is part “art auction”, part raffle, all fun, with a twist. Here’s how it works... Our fabulously talented community of artists will donate original works worth $150 or more. There will be one ticket available for each work. On the evening of the Patrons’ Party drawing (Date TBA), tickets are randomly drawn, and when the name of each ticket-holder is announced, they may select an available work of art from the show. For the price of a ticket ($150 per patron), you will go home with a one-of-a-kind, original artwork. Which one will depend entirely on the order in which your name is drawn. Prior to the drawing, the show will be on view in the Gallery, allowing ticket-holders to scout out their favorites. On the night of the event, Patrons will enjoy music and refreshments in the Missouri Theater lobby while they await the luck of the draw.

Drop off October 15th & 16th

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Interpretations VI
Aug
31
to Oct 15

Interpretations VI

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Deadline for initial submission: April 1st

Notification of Acceptance by April 23rd

Back by popular demand, this beloved exhibition marries the visual and literary creative arts in seamless harmony.  Here’s how it works – 30 visual artworks and 30 short pieces of poetry or prose (150 words or less) are selected from a pool of submissions.  Artists and authors are then paired anonymously and at random.  Each selected visual artist will receive a piece of writing and each author, a visual image.  They then have the next few months to create a response inspired by the prompt they’ve been given.  The result is a fascinating glimpse into the creative process and a gallery chock full of penetrating conversations between works and across mediums which transcend the limits of both visual and written communication alone.  A perennial community favorite, this show is not to be missed.

Drop off (for original submission and response pieces) August 27th & 28th

Pick up October 15th & 16th

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Snack
Jul
13
to Aug 27

Snack

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One of our very favorite shows of the year is what we lovingly refer to as the Food Show. This year we’re officially calling the show: Snack. Whether eaten mid-morning, after school, or at midnight, snacks carry us from meal to meal keeping our blood sugar stable and giving us a moment to pause. Enjoyed alone, or as a friendly hangout necessity, snacks exist in a cuisine world all their own.

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

Snack will correspond with our Let Them Eat Art event where local chefs, inspired by the artwork in the gallery, make a delicious dish to share.

Drop off July 9th & 10th 12-4PM

Pick up August 27th & 28th 12-4PM

Artists may drop off 1-2 artworks. You will be contacted within a week of drop off if your work does NOT get juried into the show / if you need to pick up one or both of your artworks.

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Members' Summer Show
May
25
to Jul 9

Members' Summer Show

The Members’ Show is FULL.

We have reached capacity for this show and are no longer accepting entries. If you have already entered your work online, you should drop off at the gallery on Saturday, May 22nd from 12-4PM.

Thank you!

Our Members’ Summer Show is a great opportunity for the public to get to know our members! The show is unthemed and unjuried; just bring in new work for us to enjoy. Our Members’ Show is open to all CAL members; all media welcome.

Members may submit ONE artwork in the Summer Show. Submit your work online BEFORE you drop off at the gallery.

There is a limit to how many works we can fit in the gallery, when we reach capacity we will disable the form. 

Member entry fee is $15 / Student Member entry free is $10.

All media welcome. This is a CAL Members' show.

We are social distancing at CAL, please wear a mask in the gallery.

You do not need to submit an image with your entry.

Drop off May 21st & 22nd

Pick up July 9th & 10th

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