North Village Arts District

06/12/2026

The North Village Arts District came alive last week! Artists sharing their work, people connecting in real time, and a full night of discovery happening block by block.

Be part of what happens next...join us at the next First Friday on July 3rd!

Go • Explore • Move • See • Stay
First Fridays in the North Village Arts District
7.3.26
First Friday of each month, year-round
Columbia, Missouri
northvillageartsdistrict.org/first-fridays/

06/10/2026

Public art changes the way you move through a neighborhood.

Across the North Village Arts District, the North Village Art Walk invites you to slow down, look closer, and notice the creativity built into everyday places.

You’ll find metal forms that shift as you walk around them, murals shaped by mythology and memory, guitar-pick sculptures celebrating Columbia’s music culture, retired traffic boxes transformed into public artwork, and playful installations that bring color, history, and imagination into unexpected corners.

This collection includes works by Jessie Cargas, John Fennell, Tootie Burns, Shannon Webster, Laura Labieniec Pintel, New Adventures Sculpture, Craig Miles, Stewart “Shon” Parker, David Spear, John Botts, Vince Houston, Kate Gray, Madeleine LeMieux, Terry and Jo Malesky, Matt Moyer, and many local artists whose work helps define the creative spirit of the North Village Arts District.

From Simplicity outside the Balsamo Warehouse to Music Row along Rose Music Hall, Sparky the Raptor near Cafe Berlin and Acola, Taking Flight at Columbia College, and Pump on North 10th Street, each piece adds another layer to the story of this neighborhood.

Next time you’re in the North Village Arts District, take the walk. You may notice something you’ve passed a dozen times before.

Follow: North Village Art Walk
Learn more: https://www.northvillageartwalk.org/

06/08/2026

Every corner of the North Village Arts District has a story to tell.

From coffee and restaurants to artists, services, and creative professionals, the people and places here are part of what makes this neighborhood feel alive, walkable, and worth exploring.

Here are a few North Village Arts District businesses and artists to know:

Acola Coffee Company
A locally owned coffee shop serving ethically sourced coffee in a welcoming space designed for connection, conversation, and a great cup of coffee.

Eleven Eleven
A polished restaurant inside The Broadway Hotel, offering a refined downtown dining experience for a memorable night out.

Adin Shoyer Aberbach
An Orr Street Studios artist contributing to the creative energy of the North Village Arts District through original artwork and studio-based practice.

Adrian Paladi
An Orr Street Studios artist whose expressive, narrative-driven work brings stories to life through paint.

All-Star Automotive - East Columbia MO
A local auto services business supporting the practical needs of the downtown Columbia community.

Askia Bilal
An Orr Street Studios artist creating work within one of Columbia’s most active and inspiring studio communities.

Whether you are grabbing coffee, planning dinner, visiting studios, or simply discovering what is tucked into the neighborhood, the North Village Arts District is full of places worth knowing.

Get to know these businesses and artists by giving them a follow, stopping in during First Friday, or taking a walk through the North Village Arts District on an ordinary day. There is always something to discover.

First Fridays in the North Village Arts District
7.3.26 | 6-9pm
First Friday of each month, year round
Columbia, Missouri

06/05/2026

Here's a few stops to add to your route! These are just some of the things happening tonight...minimal digging required.

• Ni Kang Art at Orr Street Studios
Visit with artist Ni Kang and explore her studio and creative process

• CoMo Crystal Shop
Celebrating Female Veteran Month with community happenings and special events

• Cafe Berlin (Columbia, MO)
Live music on stage from 6–8pm, patio artists, food and drink specials, free entry

• Stellar Made and Found
Extended hours from 6–9pm

• Coming Home
Open 6–9pm with pop-ups inside the Balsamo Warehouse

• Ladybird Trading Co.
Summer kickoff party with new outdoor hangout space, vintage drops, drinks, snacks, garage doors open, and a DJ set by Tahlia

• Columbia Ballet Academy
Free in-studio event introducing the community to ballet and dance

• Nightjar Arts Collective
Pop-up book arts sale during the closing reception for Records of Rebellion, a zine exhibit by Bella Reed

Plan your route before you go, or just wing it and have fun!

First Fridays in the North Village Arts District
6.5.26 | 6-9pm
First Friday of each month, year round
Columbia, Missouri

06/04/2026

This Friday, June 5th!

06/03/2026

First Friday sounds like this!

Live music is happening across the North Village Arts District on Friday, June 5th:

Blue Sage | Blue Sage Columbia
Under Cosmic Portal, 6–8pm

Torrico
Lore Tattoo & La Bruja, Artist Alley, 6–9pm

Start your evening with live music, then wander through galleries, studios, shops, murals, and creative spaces across NVAD.

Everything’s walkable. Doors are open. Come see what’s happening.
Get the lineup + plan your route: https://northvillageartsdistrict.org/first-fridays/

Made possible by City of Columbia- Office of Cultural Affairs

First Fridays in the North Village Arts District
6.5.26 | 6-9pm
First Friday of each month, year round
Columbia, Missouri

06/01/2026

You’ve been meaning to shop more intentionally...this is your moment. This is one of those spots that makes First Friday feel easy, welcoming, active, and worth your time without overthinking it.

Coming Home is filled with thoughtfully curated home goods, vintage finds, sustainable decor, and everyday pieces that make a space feel personal and lived in. It’s the kind of shop you wander through slowly, discovering objects that feel both useful and meaningful.

Located inside the Balsamo Warehouse on Orr Street, Coming Home will be open this First Friday from 6–9pm alongside additional pop-ups and creative activity throughout the space.

Add it to your First Friday route on June 5th and throughout the year.

First Fridays in the North Village Arts District
6.5.26 | 6-9pm
First Friday of each month, year round
Columbia, Missouri

05/31/2026