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, Nov 07
Kat Weltha, "We've Been Here the Whole Time"
Hollister
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Nov 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – Nov 29, 2025, 5:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of glass artist Kat Weltha, entitled We’ve Been Here The Whole Time. The show will run November 7-29 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO.
Sun, Nov 09
CALL FOR ARTISTS: 7th Annual SMAC Members Exhibit
Hollister
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Nov 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – Dec 21, 2025, 10:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) invites all our members to submit one artwork for our Seventh Annual Members Show at the SMAC Art Center Gallery located on historic Downing Street in Hollister, MO.
Tue, Nov 11
Mosaic Snow Globe Lantern with Julie Zetina
Hollister
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Nov 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Create a festive Mosaic Snow Globe Lantern utilizing the ancient art form of mosaic in this beginner level workshop. Choosing from a buffet of colorful stained glass pieces, participants will transform a plain globe into a beautiful and functional work of art!
Thu, Nov 13
Mosaic Snow Globe Lantern (Overflow) with Julie Zetina
Hollister
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Nov 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Create a festive Mosaic Snow Globe Lantern utilizing the ancient art form of mosaic in this beginner level workshop. Choosing from a buffet of colorful stained glass pieces, participants will transform a plain globe into a beautiful and functional work of art!
Multiple Dates
Fri, Nov 21
Figure Drawing (18+)
SMAC Art Center
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Nov 21, 2025, 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.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Nov 25
Cosplay Figure Drawing
SMAC Art Center
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Nov 25, 2025, 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.
Tue, Dec 09
Sea Glass Holiday Tree Workshop with Julie Zetina
Hollister
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Dec 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Add some Holiday cheer to any space with a luminous sea glass tree! Julie will guide participants to combine elegantly frosted clear glass with transparent colored beads on a cone structure to create a stunning decorative piece.
Wed, Dec 10
Mosaic Holiday Tree Workshop with Julie Zetina
Hollister
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Dec 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Deck the halls with beautiful mosaics, ‘tis the season to be creative! In this Mosaic Holiday Tree Workshop, Julie will guide participants in decorating an 8" tree with a bounty of colorful glass, beads and bling.
Multiple Dates
Sat, Dec 13
Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
SMAC Art Center
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Dec 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
SMAC Art Center, 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?