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Side view of artwork displayed at the 46th Paper in Particular exhibit in the Sydney Larson gallery.

Sidney Larson Gallery

The Larson Gallery displays professional work by nationally and internationally known artists, and by outstanding Columbia College students.

The gallery is named for Sidney Larson, who taught in the department for more than 50 years. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he studied with Missouri artists Fred Shane and Thomas Hart Benton, serving as the resident assistant for Benton’s mural at the Truman Library and creating numerous mu­rals and other public art of his own, including those found locally at the Boone County Court House, Guitar Building, Shelter Insurance Cos., Columbia Public Library, Columbia College and Riback Supply Co., as well as at the Jefferson City Municipal Build­ing and the Rolla Daily News Building.

His works of art, which won awards and were exhibited at invitational shows and traveling national exhibits, are found in public and private collec­tions. Larson gave numerous public lectures and served as a judge for local, regional, national and international art competitions.

The gallery is under the direction of Naomi Lear and located in Brown Hall on the main campus of Columbia College.

Fall 2025 Schedule

  • Aug. 25 - Sep. 24: Margaret Courter Memorial Prints Exhibition | various media 
  • Sep. 29 - Oct. 22: Caleb Crites Art Exhibition (CC Alumni) | various media
  • Oct. - Nov. 14: Faculty Art Exhibition | various media
  • Nov. 20 - Dec. 19: Simmons Bank Collection Exhibition | various media

Spring 2026 Schedule

  • Jan. 6 – Jan. 30: The Kasper Collection | various media
  • Feb. 3 – Feb. 28: High School Art Exhibit | various media
  • Feb. 28: Reception 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Mar. 4- Mar. 31: 47th Paper in Particular, Sarah Nguyen | various media
  • Apr. 3- Apr. 30: CC Student Exhibit | various media

At this time we are not accepting exhibition proposals for the Sidney Larson Gallery.

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Annual Exhibitions And Gallery Hours

The galleries are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Side view of artwork displayed at the 46th Paper in Particular exhibit in the Sydney Larson gallery.
Paper in Particular is an annual, juried exhibition held by the Columbia College art galleries. The exhibition showcases the very best in art that incorporates paper as a primary element. Prints, drawings, photographs, digital images, paintings, sculpture, etc., are all eligible.
Colorful wall size composition by faculty member Bethanie Irons, with a red polka-dotted mushroom, a rainbow, and several flower petals.
Samples of the artwork on display at the annual high school art exhibition in the Columbia College art galleries.
High School Art Exhibition is an annual competition held by the Columbia College art galleries which showcases work of local High School students. Student work is judged by faculty and awarded accordingly.
Necklace and earring set created by faculty member Bryan Page on display in the Sydney Larson gallery.

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