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, May 30
CALL FOR GALLERY EXHIBITION PROPOSALS
Hollister
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May 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – Aug 31, 2025, 11:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) seeks proposals for monthly exhibitions in the SMAC Art Center Gallery located at 7 Downing Street in the historic district of Hollister, MO for the 2026 calendar year.
Fri, Jun 06
Mary Arneson, " A Symphony of Color"
Hollister
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Jun 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – Jun 28, 2025, 9:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit of the work of Mary Arneson, entitled A Symphony of Color. The show will run June 6-28 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO.
Sat, Jun 07
Mosaic Pottery Planter
Southern Missouri Arts Connection
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Jun 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Calling all plant lovers! Have you been searching for a unique container for your favorite plant? Why not create your own? Join instructor Julie Zetina for a mosaic pottery planter workshop!
Sat, Jun 14
Mini Masterpieces: 4x4 Encaustic Collage Series with Cherie Peters
Hollister
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Jun 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Create a unique series of four miniature 4" x 4" encaustic collage masterpieces with instructor Cherie Peters! Explore the captivating world of encaustic- a timeless medium of beeswax, resin, and pigment in this hands-on three hour workshop!
Multiple Dates
Sat, Jun 14
Group Critique Meeting with Kat Weltha
Hollister
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Jun 14, 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?
Wed, Jun 18
Ceramic Planter Workshop with Julie Zetina (Overflow)
Hollister
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Jun 18, 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! In this 2-day Ceramic Planter Workshop, instructor Julie Zetina will guide you through the steps of handbuilding.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 20
Figure Drawing (18+)
SMAC Art Center
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Jun 20, 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, Jun 24
Cosplay Figure Drawing
SMAC Art Center
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Jun 24, 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.
Sat, Jul 26
Gelli Printing & Card Making Workshop with Janette Johnson & Amy Anderson
Hollister
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Jul 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Co-facilitators, Janette and Amy, are excited to present a fun and creative Gelli Printing & Card Making Workshop!