CREATIVITY

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to SMAC!

Southern Missouri Arts Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the arts and the community for the enrichment of all. Our vision is to be the hub of artistic creativity, educational experience, innovation, and partnership for the region, enhancing quality of life for the entire area.

Fri, Apr 04
Kerry Jackson, "Land and Sea"
Hollister
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Apr 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – Apr 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit of the work of artist Kerry Jackson, entitled Land and Sea. The show will run from April 4- 26 at the SMAC Art Center on historic Downing Street.
Sat, Apr 26
Ceramic Plate Making Class with Julie Zetina
Hollister
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Apr 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Come “play in the clay” and explore Ceramic Plate Making with instructor Julie Zetina! This 2-part class also incorporates fun and creative sculpture techniques.
Sun, Apr 27
Spring into Watercolor: Bunny & Blooms with Mary Evelyn Tucker
Hollister
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Apr 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Celebrate the beauty of spring with this joyful Spring into Watercolor class! You’ll create a sweet 9” x 12” watercolor painting of a rabbit adorned with a colorful flower crown.
Fri, May 02
Cherie Peters, "Adrift and Flow"
Hollister
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May 02, 2025, 6:00 PM – May 31, 2025, 5:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Exhibit runs from May 2 - 21, 2025. Opening Reception is May 2nd, from 6-9 p.m.
Tue, May 06
Mixed Media Mosaic Butterfly with Julie Zetina
Hollister
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May 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join Julie Zetina for another mosaic adventure! Explore and create a beautiful Mixed Media Butterfly with beads, ceramic tid-bits, stained glass, oddities, and little whatnots during this fun class!
Fri, May 09
Paint Your Pet Workshop with Finn Erickson
Hollister
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May 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Get to know your pet in an artistic way by painting their portrait at the Paint Your Pet Workshop! Join artist/instructor Finn Erickson at the SMAC Art Center for a fun evening of creativity!
Multiple Dates
Sat, May 10
Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
Hollister
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May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Do you want feedback on your art? Are you struggling with a piece that doesn't quite feel done, and crave the input of other artists? Do you need practice talking about your work?
Sun, May 11
Fused Glass Summer Waves with Kat Weltha
Hollister
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May 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Learn the basics of cutting and fusing glass with instructor Kat Weltha in this Fused Glass Summer Waves workshop! Students will draw their own pattern for this project, then arrange pieces of cut glass to make a beautiful wave sun catcher.
Tue, May 20
Spring Poppies Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
Hollister
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May 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Have fun learning to paint with acrylics at this Spring Poppies Workshop! Instructor Jennifer Smythe will guide you through the process as you learn techniques such as blending, color value, and using a palette knife. Students will also learn about mixing color and creating textures.
Sun, May 25
Watercolor Through the Tulips with Mary Evelyn Tucker
Hollister
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May 25, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
April showers bring May flowers, and this workshop brings tulips to life on paper! In Watercolor Through the Tulips, participants will create a vibrant 8” x 10” floral painting inspired by the beauty of spring in full bloom.
Thu, May 29
Encaustic Collage Workshop with Cherie Peters
Hollister
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May 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join instructor Cherie Peters for a fun hands-on 3.5 hour Encaustic Collage Workshop where you’ll create a stunning 5" x 5" masterpiece! We'll dive into the exciting world of encaustic, a timeless medium made from beeswax, resin, and pigment.
Tue, Jun 03
Ceramic Planter Workshop with Julie Zetina
Hollister
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Jun 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Celebrate summertime by creating your own durable, stoneware, ceramic planter suitable for indoor or outdoor use!
Sat, Jun 07
Mosaic Pottery Planter
Southern Missouri Arts Connection
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Jun 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Calling all plant lovers! Have you been searching for a unique container for your favorite plant? Why not create your own? Join instructor Julie Zetina for a mosaic pottery planter workshop!
Sat, Jun 14
Mini Masterpieces: 4x4 Encaustic Collage Series with Cherie Peters
Hollister
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Jun 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Create a unique series of four miniature 4" x 4" encaustic collage masterpieces with instructor Cherie Peters! Explore the captivating world of encaustic- a timeless medium of beeswax, resin, and pigment in this hands-on three hour workshop!