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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.
  • Social Media for Artists with Audra Welch
    Social Media for Artists with Audra Welch
    Apr 05, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Discover effective strategies for using Instagram and Facebook to promote your art in this Social Media for Artists workshop facilitated by Audra Welch! Learn to create content that works with social media algorithms, expands your reach, and engages your audience.
  • SMAC Instructor Orientation with Julie Zetina
    SMAC Instructor Orientation with Julie Zetina
    Apr 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Are you interested in teaching an art class at SMAC? Do you have a project or creative ideas you would love to share with others? Join us for a SMAC Instructor Orientation workshop and learn to facilitate successful classes that will keep your students wanting more!
  • Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 12
    Apr 12, 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?
  • Figure Drawing (18+) 2025.04.18
    Figure Drawing (18+) 2025.04.18
    Fri, Apr 18
    Apr 18, 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.
  • Cosplay Figure Drawing 2025.04.22
    Cosplay Figure Drawing 2025.04.22
    Tue, Apr 22
    Apr 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join us every fourth Tuesday evening for Cosplay Figure Drawing from 7-9PM. Participate in a safe, non-intimidating event where you can start your drawing journey or improve your skills, using a live model in costume.
  • Frog in the Leaves with Julie Zetina
    Frog in the Leaves with Julie Zetina
    Apr 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    “Peep-peep!” Have you heard the springtime frogs singing in the evenings? To mark this welcome change of season, join instructor Julie Zetina for a 2 part Frog in the Leaves Workshop, where you’ll explore the art of mixed media by combining mosaic and painting in a single project!
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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!

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