CelebrARTy

CelebrARTy is the most unique fundraiser in Columbia! Each year we pair local celebrities, such as the Mayor of The City of Columbia (2022's winner!), with local artists to form eight creative teams. Each team works together to create art pieces in the medium of their choice, and they'll compete against one another to see who can raise the most funds for Access Arts. At the end of the process, we host a big event for all to attend, and auction off their pieces!

This year, our auction will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at The Blue Note!

This progressive fundraiser was designed to support the mission of Access Arts, which is to provide creative learning experiences for everyone. We offer instruction in a variety of art media, with an emphasis on serving those who are underserved.

2023 Teams

JANELLE SCHULTZ

Associate Director of Closing for Veterans United Home Loans

Janelle Schultz is collaborating with artist Brian McMullen, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Dustin Hawkins!

ELIZABETH PALMIERI

Co-Founder and Artistic Director of GreenHouse Theatre Project

Elizabeth Palmieri is collaborating with artist Brianna Bogucki, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Aaron Phillips!

VIOLET VONDER HAAR

Programs Director at Compass Inc.

Violet Vonder Haar is collaborating with artist Jenny McGee, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Tony Ousley!

Financial Advisor for Edward Jones

Stephanie Turner Goans is collaborating with artist Sharyn Hyatt Wade, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Jet Ainsworth!

STEPHANIE TURNER GOANS

MIKE NOLAN

Senior Director for The Blue Note and Rose Music Hall

Mike Nolan is collaborating with artist Riana Bovill, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Ismaeel Bilal!

RUSS ANDERSON

Founder and CEO of Anderson Homes

Russ Anderson is collaborating with artist Emmett Russell, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Sam Meinders!

Former Columbia Public Schools Board of Education President

David Seamon is collaborating with artist Val Wedel, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Matt Schacht!

DAVID SEAMON

Director of Customer Service for Simmons Bank

Marty Wohlgemuth is collaborating with artist Salem Alhussaini, and their artistic journey will be captured by filmmaker Kyle Gilleland!

MARTY WOHLGEMUTH

2023 Sponsors

Veterans United
Simmons Bank
JK Financial

Interested in sponsoring CelebrARTy 2024? Find sponsorship information here!