50 Miles of Art from Clarksville, Hannibal, Louisiana, Missouri is an arts corridor where fine artists, craftspersons andartisans use their skill to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Route 79 offers breathtaking views of the Mississippi River, soaring rock cliffs, rolling hills and colorful landscape.
Studio tours are hosted twice each year by the artisans along the 50 Miles of Art. The tours are hosted the last weekend in April and the first weekend in November.
In Clarksville you’ll find Lock & Dam 24 where Bald Eagles migrate, fish and nest by the hundreds during the winter months. Clarksville is known as being one of the best Bald Eagle viewing areas in the United States. Many artists call Clarksville home. Visit the cluster of antique shops and galleries located on Second Street (Hwy. 79), Howard and Front Streets downtown. This entire district is on the National Historic Register.
Louisiana is home to some of the areas’ best known artists. The Louisiana Mural Organization has completed nine community murals and has plans for four more. Mural location maps are available at 304 Georgia St. in the Louisiana History Museum. A sculpture park featuring international and acclaimed American sculptors is located outside Louisiana. The project was started by Henry Lay, alumni of Saint Louis University, who wished to use his estate as a place to promote the arts in Northeast Missouri. The sculpture park features site specific works; Story Woods, a children’s interactive sculpture area and the Lay Center for Education and the Arts.
In Hannibal you will find some of the areas most creative artists using mediums from glass to paints. Although Hannibal is known for Mark Twain there is more to see and do than you ever imagined in this town of wonderment.
Will the 50 Miles of Art happen this Fall? Cannot find and updated site. One has artists listed from the past art happening. If so, how can I get info on this years artists at the three towns that has this?
I have sent off an inquiry to the organizer of the project asking if there is going to be a “50 Miles of Art” again this year. As soon as I have a response I will notify you and post it on our site.
Thank you for asking.
Pat Watson
Editor
The 50 Miles of Art event is always held the last weekend of March and the first weekend of November. So this year coming up, it will be Nov 1-2.
Hope this answers you question.
Carol A. Ray
LaMO Chamber of Commerce
202 S. 3rd Street
Louisiana, MO 63353
Phone: 573-754-5921
Please send to us the 50 miles of art map and information for this Nov. We would like to plan a trip there this fall but don’t know the trail. Thanks!
Wendy,
I have sent your request off to the organizers and requested they respond directly to you. Hope you enjoy Missouri and all the art that will be on display!
Pat Watson
Editor
I am trying to find some information on the 50 miles of Art but I am finding it confusng and incomplete.
Is there a map available to know where we would go along this trail and what is available. Hours, Starting point, etc.
Have just moved back to the area after 20 yrs. and find this interesting but unable to find adequate information.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Dorothy Young
The 50 Mile art walk includes Clarksville, Hannibal and Louisiana. They are all part of the event following highway 79. Walking tour maps are available at the visitor center in each community.
You can begin your tour in any of the communities, it depends on where you want to start, all have numerous venues for you to see.
Good luck and enjoy your experience and I’m sure they are glad to have you back in the area.
Pat Watson
Editor
The next 50 Miles of Art Studio Tour is happening March 24th & 25th 2012. Visit Clarksville, Louisiana, and Hannibal Missouri on scenic highway 79. Visit shops, studios and local award winning eateries. It will be Spring by then. Get out and enjoy a trip!