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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.

  • Early Access Pass for Post-it Note, 3"x3" Art Show
    Early Access Pass for Post-it Note, 3"x3" Art Show
    Oct 03, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Purchase an early access pass and gain entry to the exhibit from 5-6PM, one hour before the show opens to the public. Ensure that you get first pick of all your favorite 3" x 3" works of art!
  • Post-it Note 3"x3" Art Show & SMAC Fundraiser
    Post-it Note 3"x3" Art Show & SMAC Fundraiser
    Oct 03, 2025, 6:00 PM – Oct 31, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present the sixth annual Post-It Note, 3"x3" Art Show at the SMAC gallery at 7 Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister. Each year, SMAC invites local artists to create miniature artworks presented on a standard size sticky note (3” x 3” square)
  • Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 11
    Oct 11, 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?
  • Paint Like Bob Ross with Bradley Mullins
    Paint Like Bob Ross with Bradley Mullins
    Oct 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join Certified Ross Instructor, Brad Mullins, to learn new techniques and Paint Like Bob Ross! Forget the intimidation of a blank canvas!
  • Figure Drawing (18+)
    Figure Drawing (18+)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 17
    SMAC Art Center
    Oct 17, 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.
  • Stained Glass Window Workshop with Julie Zetina
    Stained Glass Window Workshop with Julie Zetina
    Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Bring instant color and joy to your home with gorgeous stained glass! In this workshop, participants will incorporate recycled, scrap colored glass using an alternative, mosaic method to design a lovely square or rectangular artwork: lrg 12"x14, med 8"x10", sm 6"x8" all sizes approximate.
  • Pumpkin Patch Watercolor Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Pumpkin Patch Watercolor Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Oct 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Celebrate the beauty of fall in this cozy seasonal Pumpkin Patch Watercolor Workshop.
  • Falling Leaves Gelli Printing Workshop with Janette Johnson
    Falling Leaves Gelli Printing Workshop with Janette Johnson
    Oct 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Create fun and unique autumnal leaf prints in the Falling Leaves Gelli Printing Workshop! Instructor, Janette Johnson, will teach the techniques of gelli printing using a gelatin plate, acrylic paints, and a variety of marking and texture making tools.
  • Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Oct 28
    SMAC Art Center
    Oct 28, 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.

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