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About the Columbian

Guided by stewardship, community and entertainment

The Columbian Theatre Foundation exists to serve the community and to enrich the lives of both area residents and visitors. The Columbian encourages participation of the arts and culture within the community, while preserving its historical significance. The Foundation uses stewardship, community and entertainment as the cornerstone in all decision making.

 

The Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center is a storied place, both the heart and soul of 1890s Kansas pioneer optimism and 21st century rural community renewal and development. It is a historical structure of inestimable value and a venue for the exhibition of rare paintings from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Step inside and learn how visionary J.C. Rogers left an unforgettable jewel on the Kansas prairie.

 

CLINT STUEVE | Executive Director

 

BRENT SIGMAN | Programming & Development

 

CHRIS GLASGOW | Museum Curator

 

RHONDA JACQUES | Volunteer Coordinator

 

KATLYN STUBBEMAN | Operations Coordinator

 

ROSE STOKES | Box Office & Events Coordinator

 
 

SHELLEY RICKSTREW | President

 

SHELLY COLEMAN | Vice President

 

CHRISTINA NOLTE | Secretary

 

AMANDA PETERSON | Treasurer

 

HELEN KING | Board Member

 

TROY HEMPHILL | Board Member

 

BRYAN SCRUGGS | Board Member

 

BARRY SCHMIDT | Board Member

 

BOB ANNAN | Board Member

 
 

Named for devoted Columbian supporters, John and Marion Swogger and their family, the gallery is a place of calm and peacefulness in a world of chaos and turmoil. Marion, longtime board member of The Columbian Theatre Foundation, is a resident of New Hampshire, where she is a valuable part of the extended Hood Museum organization. Her love of the arts and her research on The Columbian's 1893 World's Fair paintings have contributed immeasurably to The Columbian.

The Swogger Gallery hosts a permanent exhibit about the Columbian Exposition as well as guest artist exhibits that rotate throughout the year. The guest artist exhibits are hosted by the Columbian Artists group. To learn more about the Columbian Artists group and to see current exhibit information, please visit the Columbian Artists Group’s website.

 

Gallery Hours

Monday

Tours available by appointment: email boxoffice@columbiantheatre.com

Tuesday - Saturday

Sunday

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The Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center is a storied place, both the heart and soul of 1890s Kansas pioneer optimism and 21st century rural community renewal and development. It is a historical structure of inestimable value and a venue for the exhibition of rare paintings from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Step inside and learn how visionary J.C. Rogers left an unforgettable jewel on the Kansas prairie.

 

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"Amazing and beautiful historic building! The staff has always been professional and excellent service in my dealings with the theatre."

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