Event Programs
Hearts for the Arts
More than 70 local and regional artists have donated 12X12 tiles with their art designs to the Springfield Regional Arts Council's "Hearts For The Arts" event to raise funds for the Council's Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Earnings from the Endowment allow the SRAC to continue ... [continue 
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First Night Springfield
Springfield Regional Arts Council’s
First Night Springfield 2009
"Spotlight First Night"
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
5:30 p.m. to Midnight
Presented by: Hollywood Theatres
Join in the community-wide, alcohol-free celebration of the visual and performing arts as we welcome 2009 with live music, theatre, children’s activities and more!
Pre-sale tickets are $7, ... [continue ]
Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights offers six weeks of holiday activities in Springfield's Center City to celebrate the season with free- or low-cost family activities along with visual and performing arts, recreation, the annual parade and more special events.
Festival of Lights Kick-Off Event Saturday, Nov. 22
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony ... [continue ]
Arts Adventures
The Springfield Regional Arts Council has put together a slate of exciting destinations for its 2008 Arts Adventures and invites all members of the community to hop on board for these fun "road trips". As an “art roadie”, you’ll be travelling along with other art lovers and part way through ... [continue ]
Fall/Winter Workshops 2008
All Classes are held at The Creamery Arts Center unless stated otherwise. 411 N. Sherman Pkwy (across from Hammons Field) Springfield, MO 65802
To register, please call 417-862-ARTS (2787) or email Info@SpringfieldArts.org
Upcoming Adult Programs:
Paper Lantern Workshop
Brighten up the night with colorful paper lanterns. Inside, lanterns can be used to create ... [continue ]
Dream Big Festival
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please fill out form below.
Designed to turn children's energy into the creative arts, the Dream Big Festival will be held on Jordan Valley Park, Saturday, August 9 from 10am to 2pm.
The festival is FREE with fun art activities including:
- Global Peace Tile Project
- Masks with Springfield-Greene County Library
- Y-Arts Jam ... [continue ]
Treat the Arts- The Claymobile Fundraiser
On Saturday, August 2nd, from 2pm to 5pm, at the Creamery Arts Center (across from Hammons Field), the Springfield Regional Arts Council and the Springfield Pottery will sponsor an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social called "Treat The Arts", to benefit the Claymobile, a mobile ceramic education outreach program of the two ... [continue ]
Art Gone Wild!
Saturday, July 19 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hands-on art activities for children ages 12 and younger
Activities FREE with paid zoo admission
Art Goes GREEN!
This year, children can experience five hands-on art activities at stations throughout the zoo:
• The Bag Hatter – Make a wild and crazy bag hat to ... [continue ]
First Friday Art Walk/ARTalks
Fabric & Fibers take center stage at the Creamery Arts Center, with textile artist Janice Brueggemann’s Riches of Stitches series, Needlework by Reeds Spring resident Linda Crist, and national award-winning Rebel Quilter Susan Leslie Lumsden.
Join the Arts Council in ARTalks featuring this month's featured Creamery artists from 6-7PM in the ... [continue ]
Creamery Writers' Workshop
The class will meet on Thursday nights in the Creamery Arts Center on John Q. Hammons Parkway, across from Hammons Field, at 7:00 pm. The class will run from 1 hour to 1 & ½ hours, and will meet every Thursday
The structure of the class will be modeled on successful ... [continue ]
Jordan Valley Jazz Band
The Jazz Band will start up again on Thursday, January 8.
Come play and learn the Art of Jazz!
Jordan Valley Jazz Band is 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 ... [continue ]
Art on the Trail
Enjoy National Trail Day, Saturday, June 7 with this great Plein Air event!
For Artists: Come out and enjoy a Plein air outing on the trail.
For Strollers, Bikeriders, Joggers: Experience the arts on your terrain.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
$100 prize will be awarded for "Best Painting Done ... [continue ]
National Arts Program
Springfield is the first city and one of only two in Missouri to participate in the National Arts Program designed to provide people a free and uninhibited opportunity to bring forth their artistic talents, at any level, and to have their work displayed professionally.
For the month of June and ... [continue ]
Artsfest
Artsfest 2009
Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 on Historic Walnut Street
INTERESTED ARTISTS: Download the Official Artsfest 2009 Application below.
To recieve an application by mail, contact the Springfield Regional Arts Council at 417-862-ARTS (2787) or email Info@SpringfieldArts.org
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Artsfest Artists Booth 2008
Booth 1 Greg Dinauer Mirage Glass - Glass
Booth 3 Peter Brenner Print making
Booth 4 Janet Donnangelo Donnangelo Pottery - Clay
Booth 5 Klaus Kuntscher Painting
Booth 6 Lou Hii Other
Booth 7 Ramona Buss Fiber
Booth 8 Phil Mundt Clay
Booth 9 Gordon & Terri Balden Copperleaf Studio ... [continue ]
Arf-Fest
Sunday, April 27
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
Commerical Street, downtown Springfield
$3 Admission, children 10 and under free
$5 admission includes entry into either or both competitions
The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) and Springfield Animal Advocacy Foundation (SAAF) are seeking sponsors and vendors for a ... [continue ]
Kite Art Design Contest
You do not need build a Kite for this contest. Feel free to draw or collage on the template
Celebrate the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival to enter this Kite Art Design Contest
Age Categories
K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Award Categories
Most Artistic
Most Japanese
Most Humorous
Paper size: 8.5 x 11 (Template is available form ... [continue ]
Poetry Out Loud
Congratulations to 2008 winner, Vernon Meidlinger-Chin from Springfield Central High School. Vernon will compete at the State Competition on Tuesday, March 18 in Jefferson City, MO.
The Southwest Regional Competition was held Tuesday, Feburary 19 at 6:30 p.m. at The Creamery Arts Center located in Downtown Springfield, Missouri.
Participating 2008 Southwest ... [continue ]
Mini Monet Mondays
Sign up now for Session 4: Mondays, January 5 - February 2.
Cost: $25 per child or $5 per class.
Scholarships are available by calling 417-862-ARTS (2787)
The Springfield Regional Arts Council is excited to offer its newest program dedicated to early childhood development in the Arts: Mini Monet Mondays, ... [continue ]
Spring/Summer Workshops 2008
The Arts Council is excited to offer unique and high quality art workshops for our community. To register or for questions, please call 417.862.ARTS (2787).
Upcoming Workshops
Collage Series
Watercolor Collage
Thursday and Friday, June 5-6
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Instructor: Hiroko Shikashio
Ages: Adults, 18 and over
Cost: One day- ... [continue ]
Arts on a Roll - Truck Sponsorship
Since November 16, 2007 the Springfield Regional Arts Council’s truck has traveled over 1,000 miles providing free transportation for area non-profit organizations.
Our truck transports Springfield Symphony Orchestra instruments for concerts, moves sets for the Springfield Little Theatre productions, carries dance floors to Springfield Ballet performances, and moves costumes and set ... [continue ]
Banks are Beautiful, Credit Unions are Classy
The Springfield Regional Arts Council and local banks and credit unions are partnering to provide art lovers everywhere a unique setting in which to experience local art. The Banks Are Beautiful! and Credit Unions Are Classy! program will give local artists a new alternative for showing and selling art work. ... [continue ]
Teen Writing Workshops
Bring your own words!
Come prepared to discover, express and share you unique self while creating prose and poetry.
No Fee. No prior experience needed.
What: Writing Workshop for Teens
Where: Creamery Arts Center
When: Wednesdays, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
LIMITED SPACE, SIGN UP NOW BY CALLING 417-862-2787 or EMAIL Sandra@SpringfieldArts.org
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Paint Out
The Springfield Regional Arts Council and the Urban Districts Alliance present the first annual Paint Out and Art Sale artist competition and sale on Park Central Square Saturday, May 19, 2007.
Artists from all levels of experience are welcome for the painting and/or drawing miniature competition (8"x10" maximum) with cash prizes ... [continue ]
Summer Classes
The Arts Coucnil is pleased to offer visual art classes for Summer. Below is a list of remaing classes offerd at the Creamery Arts Center. Check back frequently for additions.
To Register or for questions please call 417.862.2787, or artivities@springfieldarts.org
Raku PartyThe Springfield Pottery Claymobile invites you to explore the exciting ... [continue ]
Art in Public Places
The Springfield Regional Arts Council’s Art in Public Places program creates unique gallery spaces in the public spaces of local and regional businesses. Southwest Missouri is home to many brilliant artists who need a space to exhibit work. Local businesses have many blank walls perfectly suited for displaying art. Bringing ... [continue ]