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 Scott McMahon, and located in Brown Hall on the main campus of Columbia College.
Fall 2023 Schedule
- Aug. 28 - Sep. 27: Craig Norton | Drawings
- Oct. 4 - Nov. 3: CC Alumni Exhibition | Various Media
- Nov. 6 - Dec. 16: Stephen Bybee, Kevin Dingman & Notley Hawkins | Photography
At this time we are not accepting exhibition proposals for the Greg Hardwick Gallery.