Become one of our Volunteers

Volunteers are the heart of any non-profit organization and help the Columbus Arts Council greatly. 

One way to volunteer with the Columbus Arts Council is to become a member of our volunteer guild. The volunteer guild meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. and is open to anyone and everyone.

Another way to get involved is to become a member of our Gallery Committee. The Gallery Committee is responsible for hanging each exhibit and jurying in new artists. The Gallery Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month.

You can also check out the volunteer section of our website to lean about our numerous opportunities. If you would like to receive our volunteer application, please fill out the information below and we will contact you. 

Become One Of Our Juried Artists

Thank you for your interest in becoming one of the Columbus Arts Council's artists! Artwork is juried into the CAC by a sub-committee of the Gallery Committee (a committee of the board of directors) Please review the "CAC Call for Artwork" document linked above to ensure that you follow all of the steps required to get your work juried in. The "Committee Review Document" linked above shows the criterion which is used by the sub-committee to jury work into the CAC gallery.

The sub-committee meets on a rolling basis when there is work to be juried and the artist will be notified once the process has been completed.

The application process is free to artists and once you have been accepted the sales percentage is a 70%, 30% split.  If you are having difficulty in the application process do not hesitate to call 662-328-2787 and we are happy to answer or help with any questions.  We are here for the artists and to support local up and coming artists.

Gallery Committee meets 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1pm

Become One of Our Art Underground Teachers

If you are interested in becoming one of our Art Underground teachers, then propose a class! Fill out our class proposal form and we will get back to you if we are interested in sponsoring your class.

Becoming an Art Underground teacher gives you a facility to teach that class you have always wanted to bring the community and gives you an avenue to promote said class. 

Writers & Storytellers Guild

The Columbus Arts Council is seeking to establish a list of local writers and storytellers in the Greater Golden Triangle area. Meetings will be offered on a quarterly basis. The purpose is to provide opportunities for these artists to connect with each other and the community.

Please download the form below and return to:

Tina Sweeten, Executive Director

Columbus Arts Council

501 Main Street

Columbus, MS 39701

Or email it to columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com

 Writers & Storytellers Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of every month from 6-8pm



Gathering of Artists

Inviting all local artists of all mediums and skill levels to attend a meeting to talk about topics relating to displaying and selling art in Columbus. Meetings are usually 4th Thursday of every month, but email columbus.ms.arts@gmail.com to find out when the next one will be. 

Columbus Community Theater

Meetings are 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm

This group is open and free to anyone interested in getting into a local theater group.