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.

Fri, Jan 02
7th Annual SMAC Members Exhibit
Hollister
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Jan 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – Jan 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present the annual Members Show at the SMAC gallery at 7 Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister. Each year, SMAC celebrates our members by inviting them to participate in this much anticipated event.
Fri, Jan 16
Artist Workshop & Open Studio with Finn Erickson
Hollister
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Jan 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Artist Workshop & Open Studio is a free opportunity for anyone who would like a safe space to receive feedback on their work and/or create art in a laid-back environment.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jan 16
Figure Drawing (18+)
SMAC Art Center
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Jan 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join us every third Friday evening for Life Drawing from 7-9PM.
Sun, Jan 25
A Foxy Winter Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
Hollister
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Jan 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join Mary Evelyn Tucker for a cozy and creative afternoon painting a beautiful winter fox in watercolor. In this guided workshop, participants will learn loose, expressive watercolor techniques to create soft textures, blend warm and cool colors, and capture the peaceful feel of a snowy winter scene
Multiple Dates
Tue, Jan 27
Cosplay Figure Drawing
SMAC Art Center
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Jan 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Cosplay Figure Drawing is always the fourth Tuesday of the month. If improving your drawing skills is on your to-do list, this event is for you. For each session, a model comes dressed in a different cosplay costume.
Sat, Jan 31
Gelli Printing & Card Making Workshop with Janette Johnson and Amy Anderson
Hollister
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Jan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join us for a combo workshop of creative fun!! First off, Janette will teach participants how to make fun, creative, unique prints using a gelatin plate, acrylic paints, and a variety of mark and texture making tools. Many beautiful prints will be created for use in the second half of the workshop!
Sun, Feb 01
SMAC Annual Membership Meeting
Hollister
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Feb 01, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join us at the Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, February 1, from 2-5pm to celebrate all SMAC accomplished in 2025 plus get a firsthand peek at where we are heading in 2026 and beyond.