KEY TO SUGGESTED PAINTING VENUES
The numbers on this list correspond to blue numbered locations on the Callaway Plein Air
painting venue map and are arranged according to the day we will visit.
Each day focuses on specific sites, however you are welcome to explore additional areas
within Callaway County that are not on this map or return to previous sites. If you visit a
privately owned property not on this list please get permission to paint on that property.
This list and map are only to guide your exploration of Callaway County and to assist with the
locations of Plein Air events. On Saturday, we will focus on the interiors & non-landscape
sites, however theses sites are also available at anytime throughout the weekend.
* Denotes the location of featured events: Brian Mahieu’s painting demonstration, Quick
Paint, Paint the Town, and Non-Landscape on Site.
1. Fulton Art House
531 Court Street, Fulton, MO
Thursday, May 26 (Highlight in Violet)
2. Highway 94 and the Missouri River Valley.
The river road in Southern Callaway County, from Jefferson City in the West to
Portland in the East. There are several charming river towns of Mokane, Steedman,
and Portland with river access areas along the way.
3. Katy Trail State Park
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/
http://callaway.dbrl.org/community/callaway-county-outdoors
CPA artists have special permission to paint on the trail during this event, do
not block the trail, enter public property or litter. Drive along Highway 94 and
turn north on any County Road. You can easily park along the county road and hike
a little way onto the trail for beautiful views of the river valley or the river hills.
4. Portland River Access
Just off of Highway 94
27. Bob and Judi Plummer
10402 Highway 94 West, Portland, MO 65067
Beautiful perennial gardens and historic home overlooking the Portland Reach of the
Missouri River.
Please call 573- 619- 9531 or 573- 676- 5951 to let the Plummers know when you
will be arriving.
5. Steedman Katy Trail
http://www.bikekatytrail.com/steedman.aspx
6. Hams Prairie Access
County Road 428
7. Mokane Bar & Grill (Dinner at 4:30 pm)
Mokane Bar & Grill (206 Fulton Ave, Mokane, MO). We will gather here for dinner
prior to the painting demonstration.
• The Katy Trail is nearby. Restrooms are available at the Katy Trail trailhead.
8. * Mokane River Access (Brain Mahieu’s demonstration at 6 pm)
County Road 479
The Mokane River Access is a serene camping area with river access. This is the
location of Brian Mahieu’s painting demonstration, “A Tonalist Approach to Sunset”.
• When parking please do not block the boat dock.
• No restroom is located at this site
Friday, May 27 (Highlight in Orange)
9. * Carrington Pits (Quick Paint check in at 9 AM)
Take Highway H west three miles then turn right onto County Road 315 and then
approximately one mile to County Road 317 (entrance). There is a small sign that
marks the entrance. County Road 317 is a dead end with a large picnic area with the
lake on the right.
Carrington Pits are part of the Mark Twain National Forest and provide access to
trails, forest, and waterways.
This institution is operated under special use permit with the Mark Twain National
Forest. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a
complaint of discrimination: write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W,
Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or
call (202) 720- 5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
• There are multiple picnic areas as well as restrooms that will allow for an all day
painting event.
• Parking is limited. If possible please carpool.
10. Prairie Garden Trust (PGT)
8945 County Road 431, New Bloomfield, MO 65063 phone: 573- 295- 6349
Take Highway 54 South and turn left onto BB. Follow BB 1.9 miles and then turn
right onto County Road 430. Follow about .6 miles then turn left on County Road 431.
PGT will be 15 to 20 minutes from Carrington Pits. http://prairiegardentrust.org/
The Prairie Garden Trust, or PGT, offers trails through woods and prairie, along ponds and
streams to see the ever-changing plants and the birds, butterflies, mammals and more
that live here. It is called a nature garden because it has the beauty of native plants
without the messiness of nature untended.
Please do not paint on the new concrete trails, only paint on the grass. No need to call
ahead during the event.
11. Mark Twain National Forest
Trail maps available from the Cedar Creek Ranger District 573-592-1400.
Saturday, May 28 *Paint the Town (Highlight in Blue)
12. Historic Brick District & Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s market is located on Fifth Street in front of Courthouse. 9 am – Noon
The Downtown Fulton Historic District was listed on the National Historic Places in
2004. This area features a couple of M.F. Bell’s earliest works, brick streets, and
various businesses
13. Memorial Park and Splash Pad
Intersection of Court and 2nd Streets. Turn right once you reach this intersection and
parking will be on the left.
Memorial Park has multiple areas to paint including: a newly constructed children’s
Splash Pad (open’s at 11 am), a wooden covered bridge, and gazebos. With a short
walk from this site you can also enjoy Stinson Creek Trail.
• Parking and Restroom available
14. Historic Fifth Street (* location for non- landscape on site)
Historic Fifth Street in Fulton, MO features multiple M.F. Bell homes.
At the intersection of Fifth Street and Nichols Street you will find the * Post Office
Bar and Grill, which is a good place to rest, eat, and paint. If you choose to paint at
the Post Office Bar and Grill you will need to purchase food and drink while you paint.
15. Historic Court Street (*locations for non- landscape on site)
Court Street, Fulton, MO begins at Tenth Street and ends in the Historic Brick
District. This area features tree lined streets with beautiful historic homes. In
the business portion of Court Street you will find many restaurants and
antique shops. Restaurants include * Beks and * Playhouse Bistro.
16. Historic Seventh Street
Seventh Street, Fulton MO connects the Historic Brick District with the National
Churchill Museum. This street is also home to historic architecture.
17. Karen Mertens' Garden
710 West 7th Street, Fulton MO 65251
Fulton Garden Club garden. 30+ acres is located at the first gravel drive to the left after
you have passed Hollyhock Street on the right coming from town and continuing past
Westminster College on Seventh St. There are designated garden areas as well as
wooded areas and clay pits. Inside these gardens are two brick patios, a small lily pond
with a rock patio, antique wrought iron fencing, and ornamental statues in the
garden. Along with the colorful sun gardens and shade gardens are a variety of trees
including: Southern Grandiflora Magnolia trees, dogwoods, redbuds, purple or red robe
locust, crooked willows, gingko, Japanese maple, pines, and all the native trees that
appear on their own like oak, walnut, hickory, etc.
Karen has stated that she will allow artists to use the restrooms in her home when she is
there. On Friday the driveway needs to remain clear for a truck to come up through so
park on the grass on the south side of driveway where the wire cage with hanging baskets
in it.
18. St. Mary Aldermanbury
501 Westminster Ave., Fulton MO
www.nationalchurchillmuseum.org/church-of-st-mary-history.html
The oldest building in the United States moved over from England and reconstructed
stone-by-stone. St. Mary Aldermanbury was a church in the City of London first
mentioned in 1181 and destroyed by the Great Fire of London in 1666. Rebuilt in Portland
stone by Christopher Wren, it was again gutted by the Blitz in 1940, leaving only the walls
standing. In 1966 the stones were transported to Fulton, Missouri, by the residents of
that town, and rebuilt in the grounds of Westminster College as a memorial to Winston
Churchill. Churchill had made his Sinews of Peace, "Iron Curtain" speech in the
Westminster College Gymnasium in 1946.
19. Chruchill Museum: Berlin Wall and “Breakthrough”, Westminster College
501 Westminster Ave., Fulton, MO
https://www.nationalchurchillmuseum.org/berlin-wall-history.html
Mrs. Sandys, granddaughter of Winston Churchill, created the sculpture from
sections of the infamous Berlin Wall. The sculpture stands to the west of
church St. Mary the Virgin Aldermanbury on the campus of Westminster
College.
20. Morningside Park & Lake
Travel east on E. 10th St. past the Fulton Country Club. East 10th St. will turn to Bartley
Lane. Then turn right on W. Morningside Dr. The Morningside Park and parking will be
on the left.
52 acres consisting of a 7 acre fishing lake, picnic tables, and access to the Stinson Creek
Trailhead. Here you will find beautiful mix of trees, grassland, and water all within the
city limits of Fulton.
• Restroom and parking available
21. Stinson Creek Trail (marked with red line)
http://fultonmo.org/departments-1/parksnrec/stinson-creek-trail/
Downloadable trail map: http://fultonmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/StinsonCreek-Trail-Map.pdf
More than 7 miles of paved trail follow Stinson Creek as it winds through wooded areas
and streets of Fulton. It is easily accessible by many access points around the city. Take a
rest under the bluffs of Lover's Leap and cross over unique landmarks such as a scenic
covered bridge and a 129 year-old iron railroad bridge.
22. William Woods University
1 University Ave., Fulton, MO
https://www.williamwoods.edu/
Beautiful campus grounds with lake and arched stone bridge over lake. WWU first started
over 140 years ago as an orphaned girls school then moved to Fulton MO and took on the
name of William Woods College in 1900 after it's benefactor Dr. William Stone Woods. It
officially became a women's college in 1914. In 1992 turned co-ed and became William
Woods University.
23. Ann Wakeman Gardens
5798 Windy Meadows Ln., Fulton, MO
12 acres of native wildflower meadow and prairie grass gardens planted 25 years ago.
There is also a small open woodland area.
They are located approximately 1 1/2 miles from Highway 54 on Route F.
From Fulton take Route F and then turn onto Windy Meadows Lane.
From Columbia on Route F, go approximately 1 mile past KK junction then turn onto
Windy Meadows Lane. Windy Meadows Lane is a dead end road and their property is
about 1/2 mile from F. There is parking in the driveway up by the house and across the
creek.
• Closest restrooms are at the service station at the intersection of F and Hwy
54.
24. * Auto World Museum (non-landscape, interior)
200 Peacock Dr., Fulton, MO
The Auto World Museum was started by William E. Backer, former owner of Backer
Potato Chip Company. His love of old cars, country roads, and two lane highways was
the impetus for the building of Auto World Museum. For more information on the
history of the museum or the cars please visit:
https://www.autoworldmuseum.com/about.html
Auto World Museum is offering free admission for all artists and a reduced
admission of $5 for non-artists.
•Restroom available
25. * Thirsty Hog Saloon (non- landscape or sunset)
7125 County Road 407 Fulton, MO
The Thirsty Hog Saloon is a good place to end the day with a bite to eat and the
opportunity to paint a sunset, non-landscape, interior, or figure.
Sunday, May 29 (Highlight in Red)
Possible sunrise painting sites – return to any of the above sites or try a new location in other
parts of Callaway.
26. Callaway Fields
9731 Falcon Drive, Auxvasse.
Phone: 573-386-2329
From Fulton: Drive north on Highway 54. Once you reach Auxvasse turn right (west) onto
Route B. Then turn left (north) onto Falcon Drive.
http://www.callawayfields.com/map.php
Native prairie area, greenhouses, outdoor areas, a large pond and many flowering
landscaped beds. Fulton Garden Club garden. http://www.callawayfields.com/
Hours M-Sat. 9am-7pm Sunday 9am-5pm
•Restroom available