Columbia Missourian, Story on TAAP

Published on March 21, 2019

Updated on Oct. 24, 2025

*In his home dedicated to his instruments, Bob Cathey prepares to play a tune on his favorite violin in Hallsville. Photo by Madison Parry for the Missourian*

Columbia Missourian reporter Olivia Garrett interviewed MFAP’s Folk Arts Specialist, as well as two previous Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program participants for the story Statewide program preserves and passes on traditional folk arts. The article was published online, in print in the daily newspaper, and in print and online for the Missourian’s special Boomtown: How to Live your Best Life in Columbia over 50.