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CREATIVITY

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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.

  • Kerry Jackson, "Land and Sea"
    Kerry Jackson, "Land and Sea"
    Fri, Apr 04
    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.
  • Ceramic Plate Making Class with Julie Zetina
    Ceramic Plate Making Class with Julie Zetina
    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.
  • Spring into Watercolor: Bunny & Blooms with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Spring into Watercolor: Bunny & Blooms with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    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.
  • Cherie Peters, "Adrift and Flow"
    Cherie Peters, "Adrift and Flow"
    Fri, May 02
    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.
  • Mixed Media Mosaic Butterfly with Julie Zetina
    Mixed Media Mosaic Butterfly with Julie Zetina
    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!
  • Paint Your Pet Workshop with Finn Erickson
    Paint Your Pet Workshop with Finn Erickson
    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!
  • Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 10
    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?
  • Fused Glass Summer Waves with Kat Weltha
    Fused Glass Summer Waves with Kat Weltha
    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.
  • Spring Poppies Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
    Spring Poppies Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
    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.
  • Watercolor Through the Tulips with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Watercolor Through the Tulips with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    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.
  • Encaustic Collage Workshop with Cherie Peters
    Encaustic Collage Workshop with Cherie Peters
    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.
  • Ceramic Planter Workshop with Julie Zetina
    Ceramic Planter Workshop with Julie Zetina
    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!
  • Mosaic Pottery Planter
    Mosaic Pottery Planter
    Sat, Jun 07
    Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    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!
  • Mini Masterpieces: 4x4 Encaustic Collage Series with Cherie Peters
    Mini Masterpieces: 4x4 Encaustic Collage Series with Cherie Peters
    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!

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