This is a really cool building which houses artists studios. It also opens to the public…read morefrequently to have receptions and showcase its artists' work. The building is somewhat industrial-looking, like a warehouse/small factory converted into art studios. The mastermind behind this conversion, a thin, charming gray-haired man with glasses (I can't remember his name!) is an artist himself and crafted the enormous sliding doors to each artist's studio. Each door is custom, unique and impressive. It utilizes ordinary and construction materials in sort of a flat, yet dimensional sculpture. The lighting is professional. The building's exterior has few opaque walls, and uses tinted windows from floor to ceiling in most cases. The artists featured here are all either aspiring or actual professional artists. I find most of them to be very talented. The famous MIssouri water-colorist Paul Jackson maintains a space here. Come here on a weekend during the art crawls, or artrageous friday's or whenever this place opens its doors. There's usually free wine and cheese and you can talk to the artists (and maybe buy their work!).

From the owner: Orr Street Studios has 24 artists renting studios at Orr St. where they can create, display their…read morework, and connect with the public and potential clients. Orr St. hosts a variety of public events, including art films, literary readings, artist exhibitions, gallery talks, workshops, and seminars. Orr Street Studios is pleased to have been chosen for a wide variety of large and small events including weddings, showers, receptions, birthday parties, office parties, fundraisers, workshops, and diverse celebrations of all kinds.

Great place to spend a day. Paul, Rachel and Nancy are wonderful people. We have been to this…read morestudio three times. Great for all ages. Let your creativity soar. Very reasonable price for the value. They are a studio where you can go and paint bisque and be creative. Nancy is very helpful as well. They offer classes where you can learn how to throw clay bowls with instructions for a reasonable price. The best part about it is that your work is fired in the kiln overnight and is ready for pickup the next morning at no extra charge. For a family of 4 like mine... very reasonable (under $50) and fun afternoon activity. If you are spending any time on the Bagnell Dam Strip, be sure to stop by and be creative for yourself. Allow 2+ hours for each painting session. Tell them sun stencil girl sent you!! They will get a kick out of that!

I've got to give props to this art gallery for doing the Catacombs Art Market thingy that sometimes…read moregoes on here. They've got a facebook page for the art market itself, http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=193395070709478&ref=nf There are loads of local artists featured in this store, and the real kicker is to go down into the catacombs. That's right, there is a dungeon of art under the store. Back in the day, when Columbia had a train depot, this was where they probably stored stuff to ship and where people milled around to find the right platform and get on their train. Well, there probably was only one track, but it's a nice romantic notion.

I discovered this gallery on a visit to Columbia, MO. What a treasure this place is! It's full of…read moreoriginal art of all kinds - jewelry, pottery, photography, painting, sign art and chalkboards, crochet and yarn work, sculpture, and more. There are two stories worth of art, and a little gourmet coffee house on site as well. It's well worth your time.