North Village Arts District

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A Neighborhood of Creative Expression! http://northvillageartsdistrict.org/ Come on down to our bohemian paradise every First Friday 5-9pm!
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An area of downtown Columbia Missouri with over 100 artists (or more) working out of studios in The North Village. There are:
film companies
dance studios
an interior design company
places for musicians and live performances
galleries
a music school
art studios
nightclubs
a theatre
cafés
a farmers market
a record store
and more on the horizon. http://www.northvillageartsdistrict.org/

10/30/2026

Here's how to start your First Friday.

If it’s your first time, begin with the North Village Arts District business directory: https://northvillageartsdistrict.org/nvad-members/

Browse the galleries, studios, restaurants, shops, venues, artists, and creative spaces, then follow the places that catch your eye on social media to see what they have planned for the month, including First Friday happenings, special hours, exhibitions, music, and more.

A few places and people to check out:

Adrian Paladi - Artist
A Potential Space
All-Star Automotive - East Columbia MO
Art Underground Downtown
The Atrium on Tenth
Bloom Bookkeeping
Coming Home
Eclipse Catering and Events
Eleven Eleven
Ernie's Cafe & Steak House
Fretboard Coffee
Hedda
Jane Mudd
John Fennell
Julie Youmans
Le Bao Asian Eatery
Lisa Bartlett
Love Columbia
North Village Recording
Orr Street Studios
The Frame Shop on Orr Street
The Roof
Regulation CoMo
Rose Music Hall
Sager Reeves Gallery
Serendipity Polish Pottery & Gallery
Soundcheck Practice Studios
Sunitha Lea
Talking Horse Productions
The Missouri Symphony - MOSY
Tootie Burns Mixed Media
Coyote Hill

From there, map your route, choose your starting point, and go.

Start with dinner. Meet friends at a gallery. Follow the music. Browse a shop. Walk the Art Walk between stops. Build the evening around what sounds good to you and leave room for a few discoveries along the way.

Explore the directory or follow the businesses and artists that interest you, check their socials for this month’s details, and make your own First Friday route through the North Village Arts District.

10/28/2026

Your pet already has the personality. Junebug Photography helps turn it into artwork.

Located in Artist Alley, this boutique studio specializes exclusively in expressive pet portraits, with fun, low-stress sessions designed around each animal’s individual quirks and character. Photographer Trischa creates timeless images of the four-legged family members people love most, from playful pups to adventurous rescues.

Visit Junebug Photography at 1026 Artist Alley, Columbia, MO 65201.

Sessions are by appointment. Follow on Instagram to see more of the personalities captured in the studio.

10/26/2026

Great connections happen when your hands are busy making something.

Third Space Como is an art-café style studio in Artist Alley created as a place to gather, create, and spend time together outside of home and work. Drop in for self-led crafts like lino block printing, fiber arts, and clay, join a rotating workshop, or bring your own project to a monthly BYO Craft night. Founded by three creative sisters, Third Space offers an easy way to trade screen time for hands-on creativity and community.

Visit them at 1004 Artist Alley, Columbia, MO 65201 and follow to see what is happening next.

10/23/2026

A better workday can start with the right space around you.

Villageco.work is a modern social work club for entrepreneurs, creators, freelancers, and remote workers looking for flexibility, focus, and real connection. With 24/7 keycard access, day passes, high-speed Wi-Fi, meeting space, specialty coffee, and community events, it offers a home base for getting work done while staying connected to other local professionals.

Visit Villageco.work at 110 Orr St, Suite 109, Columbia, MO 65201 and follow .work for updates, events, and ways to work from the North Village Arts District.

10/21/2026

Heat up. Cool down. Come back to yourself.

Vessel Club brings communal contrast therapy to the North Village Arts District with modern sauna and cold plunge sessions designed to support recovery, mental presence, and stress relief. The focus is simple: slow down, build heat, embrace the chill, and recharge in a space built around shared wellness and community.

Visit Vessel Club at 210 Saint James St, Suite D, Columbia, MO 65201 and follow to learn more.

10/19/2026

Movement can be challenging, intentional, and deeply connected to community.

Cedar & Ember brings boutique group fitness to the North Village Arts District with sculpt, Pilates, strength, and mobility classes designed around thoughtful movement, proper form, and lasting strength. Founded by Grace Davis, the studio blends high-energy training with a grounded, welcoming atmosphere, including infrared-heated classes like Ignite 45, Sculpt 45, and Tone 45. Cedar & Ember opened in September and is already adding a new kind of wellness experience to the neighborhood.

Visit them at 111 Orr St, Columbia, MO 65201 and explore classes and upcoming offerings.

10/16/2026

Supporting local art can be part of your everyday routine. Start with five simple actions:

1. Visit a gallery or studio.
2. Attend First Friday or another arts event.
3. Purchase work from a local artist or maker.
4. Follow and share the artists and organizations you value.
5. Walk the North Village Art Walk or around the North Village Arts Distrcit and bring someone new along with you.

Every visit, purchase, share, and recommendation helps artists stay visible and keeps creative spaces connected to the people around them. Pick one way to show up for local art this week and make it part of your routine.

10/14/2026

Take the long way through the North Village Arts District and let the neighborhood become the gallery.

The North Village Art Walk brings murals, sculpture, and installations into public spaces throughout the area, giving you an easy way to experience local art as you move from one stop to the next.

Look up, wander a little farther, and see what catches your eye.Explore the Art Walk on your own route and discover how public art adds another layer to the North Village Arts District.

10/12/2026

Art shows up in the everyday rhythm of the North Village Arts District.

It is in the murals along your walk, the work happening inside studios, the music coming from local venues, the handmade pieces in shops, and the creative businesses that make space for artists and ideas.

That is what makes this neighborhood worth exploring: creativity is part of the places people eat, shop, work, gather, and spend time together.

Make the North Village Arts District part of your next walk through Columbia and see where art shows up along the way.

Address

Walnut Street From College To 9th And North To Rogers
Columbia, MO
65201

Website

http://northvillageartsdistrict.org/

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