About
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Springfield Regional Arts Council is to transform lives and enrich the community through the Arts. [continue 
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History
The Springfield Regional Arts Council was incorporated (as the Springfield Area Arts Council) in September 1978. The purpose was recorded as follows:A not-for-profit corporation; to foster, promote and encourage the existing cultural and educational organizations of the City and its environs; to assist in the establishment of new cultural facilities ... [continue ]
Facilities
The SRAC offices are located in the Creamery Arts Center, a City-owned building. The building is able to host workshops, classes, receptions, and board meetings for numerous arts and cultural agencies. Architect's plans are in the development stages for the additional renovation. The building is located in Jordan Valley Park, ... [continue ]
Cultural Plan and Goals
In 1997, Springfield citizens worked towards Springfield’s future cultural development, resulting in the Springfield Regional Cultural Plan. Updated in 2004, this plan had the goal to build on Springfield’s cultural assets and legacy, and use those to strengthen overall community and economic development for the next 20 years, recognizing that ... [continue ]
Accomplishments
The following is a list of accomplishments of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers of the Springfield Regional Arts Council since the Cultural Plan was initiated. Thanks to everyone who has helped make so many great things possible!Accomplishments 2005-06* Pathfinder award from State tourism division* Personnel policies completed and ... [continue ]
Funding
The SRAC is funded through festival proceeds, a percentage of the local hotel/motel tax, membership dues, donations, grants, sponsorships, and product sales. The SRAC facilitated a seven-organization collaborative grant approved in March by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to fund a costume shop and storage facility, to be managed ... [continue ]
Endowments
The arts and entertainment are a vital part of the Southwest Missouri region. They foster new businesses and jobs, improve our quality of life and build confidence and creativity. Dancing, singing, acting, painting, sculpting and more are many of the ways in which we document a community's history...and how we ... [continue ]
Arts Council Partners and Sponsors
Here are some of the many organizations who help the SRAC by partnering with us on festivals, special programs as well as providing operating funds. Many thanks go out to each and every one of them, and to all of you who do so much to help us, and the ... [continue ]
Overview of Educational Programs
We have many opportunities throughout the year in which artists and art educators can share their expertise and experience with the students in our programs. Below is a list of those programs.Arts Educational Outreach – A chance to work with large groups of students in their schools on more in ... [continue ]
Board of Directors and Committees
If you are interested in Board service or a Committee assignment with the SRAC, please click on the link at the bottom of this page and fill out the form provided. Thank you for your interest!Executive Commmittee:Dr. Carl Price - PresidentBillie Fulton - Vice PresidentAnna Squires - SecretaryErica Smith - ... [continue ]