Rooted
A One Read Art Exhibit
Orr Street Studios (106 Orr Street, Columbia)
Inspired by this year’s One Read book “North Woods,” we invite Mid-Missouri artists ages 16 and older to contribute works that explore their connection to place, nature and memory, or home and family history. Roots may be literal or metaphorical, connected to histories embedded in the physical land or in a personal, internal landscape.
Cash prizes will be awarded for three winners, sponsored by Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The third place winner will receive $50, second place $75 and first place $125.
The exhibit will take place September 1-15, and can be viewed at a reception on Friday, September 5 or during Orr Street Studios’ open hours. (See www.orrstreetstudios.com for details.)
“I have found my corner of the world, planted home and garden; both are thriving.”
― Daniel Mason, “North Woods”
Submission Details
- Artists must be at least 16 years of age.
- Artists may submit one original work in any visual medium.
- Pieces should be ready for display; pieces without secure hanging wire cannot be accepted (no sawtooth hangers, please).
- Work should be labeled on the back with your name, phone number or email and title of the work and medium used.
- Submit artwork to Orr Street Studios (106 Orr Street, Columbia).
- Please print and fill out this form to bring in with your work if possible. Submission forms will be available at Orr Street on the dates below if you are unable to print one ahead of time.
- Submission dates are:
- Friday, August 29, 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday, August 30, 11 a.m-2 p.m.
- At the end of the exhibit, artists can pick up their work at Orr Street on the following days:
- Monday, September 15, 4-6 p.m.
Questions? Contact Lauren Williams at (573) 443-3161 or lwilliams@dbrl.org.
Special thanks to Orr Street Studios, the Columbia Art League and Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs for their generous support!
