Amateur and professional photographers from mid Missouri and across the state are represented in the current exhibition “My Missouri 2021” now on display at the State Historical Society of Missouri. The 16, 8-foot long panels feature a selection of the images chosen for the bicentennial photo contest and capture Missouri in all four seasons: fall, winter, spring and summer.

More than 1,000 entries were received in the photo contest with 200 images chosen for the “My Missouri 2021” project that is also available online in a digital exhibition at https://missouri2021.org/my-missouri-2021-digital-exhibition/.

Michael Sweeney, bicentennial coordinator for the State Historical Society of Missouri, all photographs on display for the “My Missouri 2021” exhibition were carefully selected to represent the unique aspects of Missouri’s physical and cultural landscape. The selected photographs are a wonderful representation of the unique geographical and cultural diversity of the state.”

The photo display is traveling around the state for the public to safely view during the pandemic. Mid-Missouri residents can stop by to see the free exhibit during regular visiting hours in the main lobby of the State Historical Society of Missouri, 605 Elm St in Columbia from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday. Facial masks are required while visiting the State Historical Society during the pandemic. Free parking is available on-site. The exhibit runs through October 31 in Columbia before it travels to Kirksville where it will be on display at the Sue Ross Art Center from November 4-23.

The mission of Missouri 2021 is to promote a better understanding of Missouri and its regions, communities and people, both past and present. Learn more about Missouri’s bicentennial activities at missour2021.org