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.

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.
Fri, Dec 05
Alex Tabor, "The Fabled Innocence"
Hollister
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Dec 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – Dec 29, 2025, 9:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of artist Alex Tabor, entitled The Fabled Innocence. The show will run December 5-29 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO.
Sun, Dec 14
Winter Wonderland Watercolor Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
Hollister
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Dec 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join watercolor artist Mary Evelyn Tucker for a peaceful and inspiring winter workshop! In this session, participants will create three separate landscapes in increasing sizes, each one designed to build confidence with color, atmosphere, and technique.
Tue, Dec 16
Texture Medium and Mixed Media Snowman Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
Hollister
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Dec 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Create fun seasonal art featuring an adorable snowman in this new workshop with artist/instructor, Jennifer Smythe! Incorporating textures and texture mediums with acrylic painting techniques, Jennifer will guide participants to assemble a one of a kind wintry artwork.
Wed, Dec 17
Free Mosaic Ornament Workshop with Julie & Gala
Hollister
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Dec 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
Join us at SMAC to welcome winter and the holiday season with creative fun! During this free festive make-n-take workshop, we invite participants to create their own holiday ornament using colorful glass, beads, ceramic doodads, and assorted thingamabobs.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Dec 19
Figure Drawing (18+)
SMAC Art Center
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Dec 19, 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, Jan 27
Cosplay Figure Drawing
SMAC Art Center
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Jan 27, 2026, 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.