Book Review: Prairie Wildflowers
Prairie Wildflowers provides a companion on journeys through Missouri’s grasslands and beyond.
Springfield Artist Finds Her Passion in Water Media
Alicia Farris loves colorful city scenes and observing to find inspiration for her art.
Missouri Plein Artist Billyo O’Donnell Shares His Art
Meet the Missouri plein air artist who translates with paint.
Rocheport Artist Shawn Palmer Creates Glass Artwork
Time and skill goes into creating the perfect glass artwork. Rocheport artist, Shawn Palmer, shares his craft.
A Farmington Artist Passes His Craft Through Generations
Farmington artist Brandon Warren teaches his son that good artists can make art anywhere and with whatever supplies are available.
Here Are Our Photo Contest Winners
One of the most difficult and rewarding experiences we have at Missouri Life is to pick the winners of our photo contest. Not only does our state have an abundant array of photo material—endless, if you ask us—but we also have an amazing bunch of photographers.
Columbia’s Museums Will Amaze
Boost your cultural IQ and have a great time while doing it at Columbia’s museums.
Inside the 50th Miss Black America Pageant
The 50th Anniversary Miss Black America Pageant celebrates black beauty, empowerment, and positivity in a national TV special with Kansas City hospitality on display.
Columbians [Heart] Art
Artists have been leaving their imprint on Columbia since the first settlers rolled into the region. Here in this creative city, you’ll find historical masterpieces and fresh contemporary works. You’d expect to find amazing art in local galleries—and you won’t be disappointed—but in Columbia, art also enhances the town’s public spaces.
