Created by the State General Assembly, Act #366 of 1965, the purpose of this commission is to educate, discover, develop, train, assist and promote the musical and artistic talents of the area’s citizens; to produce, present, and promote the best in the performing arts through arts organizations and artists; to provide centralized management, administrative and production services and coordinating for its member arts organizations and artists; to coordinate volunteer services for the member arts affiliate organizations; and to serve as an arts council in support of its member affiliate organizations. This purpose statement also serves as the purpose statement for the Columbia Music Festival Association.

Meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Monday of each month at 914 Pulaski Street or a local restaurant at 6:00 PM and last approximately 1 ½ hours.