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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.

  • 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)
  • 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.
  • Stained Glass Window Workshop (Overflow) with Julie Zetina
    Stained Glass Window Workshop (Overflow) with Julie Zetina
    Oct 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Bring instant color and joy to your home or work space with gorgeous stained glass! In this Stained Glass Window Workshop, participants will incorporate recycled, scrap colored glass using an alternative method to design lovely, eye-popping artwork.
  • 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.
  • Winter Pinecones Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
    Winter Pinecones Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
    Nov 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Blend holiday fun with learning basic acrylic painting techniques in the Winter Pinecones Workshop! This piece is great for any skill level but especially good for beginners.
  • Kat Weltha, "We've Been Here the Whole Time"
    Kat Weltha, "We've Been Here the Whole Time"
    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.
  • Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Nov 08
    Nov 08, 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?
  • Mosaic Snow Globe Lantern with Julie Zetina
    Mosaic Snow Globe Lantern with Julie Zetina
    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 glass globe into a beautiful and functional work of art!
  • Figure Drawing (18+)
    Figure Drawing (18+)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 21
    SMAC Art Center
    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.

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