The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit of the work of Sunshine Ridinger, called The Pieces and Parts. Ridinger is the Branson School District art teacher and owner of the 408 Extension. The show will run at the SMAC Art Center on historic Downing Street, February 7-28.

Join us every third Friday evening for Life Drawing from 7-9PM.

In this workshop, instructor Audra Welch will teach participants how to experiment with oil pastels to create a vibrant and expressive landscape.

Sold Out! - Join Mary Evelyn on February 23, 2025, from 3 pm to 6 pm for the A Latte Tulips Watercolor Workshop, a serene three-hour class where you’ll create a stunning 11" x 11" watercolor painting featuring vibrant tulips and a cozy coffee cup adorned with delicate latte art.

Due to inclement weather on 2/20/25, this workshop has been rescheduled for 2/27/25. Get to know your pet in an artistic way by painting their portrait at the Paint Your Fur-avorite Valentine Workshop!

Join Mary Evelyn on March 2, 2025, from 3 pm to 6 pm for the A Latte Tulips Watercolor Workshop, a serene three-hour class where you’ll create a stunning 11" x 11" watercolor painting featuring vibrant tulips and a cozy coffee cup adorned with delicate latte art.

Who is ready to hit the beach!!! You don't have to wait till spring break to hear those waves rolling in. Julie Zetina will have you feeling the sand between your toes in no time at her two-day mosaic-painting Turtle Beach Workshop, on Tuesdays, March 4 & 11 from 6-9 p.m.

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit of the work of artist Gala Keller, entitled Looking Closely. The show will run March 7-29 at the SMAC Art Center on historic Downing Street.

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?

Glass art can be extremely intimidating! Can I use any glass? What are grozing pliers? Can I really fuse glass in a microwave? Local glass artist and SMAC member, Kat Weltha, has been fusing glass for over seven years and has turned that knowledge into an in-depth starter class.

As the winds of spring bring growth and change, take time to contemplate your heart’s desire! Join Certified Meditation Guide and Expert Level Certified Sound Healer, Addie Gaines, for a Vision Boarding Experience.

Learn to make unique and creative prints in this fun Gelli Printing Workshop! Artist Janette Johnson will teach the techniques for making vibrant prints using a gelatin plate, acrylic paints, and a variety of marking and texturing tools.

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?

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?

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?