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Jordan Valley Jazz Band

The Jordan Valley Jazz Band will start up again on Thursday, January 8!Jordan Valley Jazz Band if free for students with a $5 membership to the Arts Council. As a player in the JVJB, you will continue and grow your abilities through the Art of Jazz. It also is designed ... [continue ]

Mini Monet Mondays

Sign up now for the Mini Monet Summer Art Camp!Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 89 am - 10:30 amCost: $40, includes supplies, instruction and snacksMini Monet is the Arts Council's preschool Arts Education program and is taught by retired Springfield Public Schools art teacher, Susan Fletcher. “Campers” will explore ... [continue ]

YARTS ACADEMY

Explore, Create, Acheive! Summer 2008 YArts AcademyYMCA Mission: To promote Judeo-Christian values through programs that build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all.Purpose of Arts & Humanities: Art introduces a critical, if not essential, medium through which we celebrate families, friends, and communities. It also aids in the development of ... [continue ]

Careers in the Arts

Interested in a career in art? There are many different directions you can go. In Springfield, we have visual and performing artists, gallery owners, teachers, graphic designers, dancers, singers and much more. There are many, many careers available--probably some you've never thought of. Best advice is to take classes in ... [continue ]

Teacher Resources

Busy Teachers' WebsiteInteractive PagesNational Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.Artist’s ToolkitLesson Plans/IdeasCrayolaDick BlickThe Activity Idea PlaceI Love That Teaching Idea! Character Education IdeasMuseumsThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MissouriKemper Museum of Contemporary Art Kansas City, MissouriThe St. Louis Art Museum St. Louis, MissouriSpringfield Art Museum Springfield, MissouriDaum Museum of Comtemporary ... [continue ]

Marshfield Junior High Art & Literacy Project

The SRAC collaborated with the entire sixth grade at Marshfield Jr. High in a three day art and literacy program. Approximately 250 students participated in the project that focused on books that have won Caldecott awards for their outstanding illustrations. First, the classes were introduced to the Caldecott books by ... [continue ]

Ozzie Awards

The Ozzie Awards are presented to those who have embodied the pioneering creative spirit on the Springfield Arts Scene. Each year an individual is chosen who has promoted, personified, and/or supported artistic achievement in the Springfield area as well as having exhibited extended service in promoting the arts in Springfield. ... [continue ]