Columbia Arts Council
The Columbia Arts Council was established in 2014 by the City of Columbia.
Mission
The Columbia Arts Council (CAC) strives to promote the arts in the City of Columbia through awareness, appreciation, education and support, thereby creating a connection between artists and audiences to enrich the quality of life for all and position the greater Columbia area as an arts-rich community and regional arts destination. The CAC is focused on providing an arts-related events calendar, maintaining an artists' registry, improving communication among various arts groups and promoting participation of professional artists, interested amateurs, educators, students and audiences in the arts.
Purpose
The Columbia Arts Council (CAC) is affiliated as a committee of the City of Columbia. It was formed to implement the mission statement through development of a unified arts calendar, improved communication among various arts groups, and promotion of participation of professional artists, interested amateurs, educators, students and audiences. It is also responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of the City's public artwork collection, as well as to serve as advisors and advocates for the enhancement and integration of the arts in the city. The arts community includes artists and organizations that comprise the performing, cultural, visual, and dramatic arts.
The Arts in Columbia's Economy
- Economic activity, 2022
- $6.1 million
- Jobs supported
- 100
- Personal income to residents
- $3.4 million
- Local, state and federal tax revenue
- $973,986
In the City of Columbia, the arts and culture sector generated $6.1 million in economic activity during 2022. This included $2.6 million in spending by arts and culture organizations and an additional $3.5 million in event-related expenditures by their audiences according to the AEP6 report. This economic activity supported 100 jobs, provided $3.4 million in personal income to residents, and generated $973,986 in tax revenue to local, state, and federal governments.
AEP6 Columbia Summary of Findings AEP6 Columbia Final Report
Arts on the Calendar
No arts events are on the calendar yet. The Muletown newsletter carries them as they are announced.
Artists & Makers
Meet some of the most creative, talented artists and makers here in our community and around the region. We enjoy the chance to tell their stories and help showcase their inspiring works of art.
Arts Organizations
It takes local organizations dedicated and passionate about the arts in this community to help elevate the importance, awareness and appreciation for the arts.
