Call for Artists – Moon City Fall Festival – October 3, 2026
Call for Artists! Be part of the Moon City Fall Festival at Historic Lafayette Park (202 E Atlantic St, Springfield, MO) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 10am–4pm! We’re inviting artists and makers to showcase their handmade, original work at this vibrant community celebration in Springfield’s oldest park. From fine art to crafts, this is […]
The Life I Choose: Portraits & Films by Randy Bacon
Abilities First invites the public to experience The Life I Choose, a portrait, film and storytelling exhibit opening Saturday, July 11, at C-Art Gallery on Commercial Street. Created in partnership with humanitarian portrait photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon, The Life I Choose shares 15 stories of people from Greene County through black-and-white portraits, personal narratives […]
Author Talk: Devin Thomas O’Shea Discussing “The Veiled Prophet”
Devin Thomas O’Shea will be discussing his new nonfiction book “The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis” at Bookmarx on Saturday July 31 at 7:00 PM. We will have copies available for purchase and signing. Book description: “Devin Thomas O’Shea’s The Veiled Prophet is the definitive history of the […]
CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS 2027
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection presents approximately 12 exhibitions throughout the year in our Art Center Gallery. The program presents a diverse range of creative approaches, mediums, and backgrounds in artists. The Southern Missouri Arts Connection began in 2014. It has been in its current location on Downing Street in Hollister, MO historic district since […]
SMAC Artist in Residence Program 26-27
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our 12 month Artist-in-Residence Program. Our Residency program, commencing in September, is designed to provide time and space for emerging artists to develop their voices. Residents gain invaluable experience working in a community environment, teaching classes, sharing their technical […]
Tremendicon 2027
Tremendicon is a three-day convention held annually in Springfield, Missouri. Its focus is on education, inspiration, encouragement, collaboration, and charity within creative fields. Here’s a breakdown of what Tremendicon is about: * Mission: To create a convention experience with real educational opportunities from professionals in creative roles. It aims to inspire attendees by showcasing what […]
Call for Artists: “Ozarks Icons” sponsored by The McQueary Family
“Ozarks Icons” invites artists to delve into the heart and soul of the Ozarks through your art! From the historic stretches of Route 66 to the culinary masterpiece of Cashew Chicken, from the mysterious origins of our not – so – native cobras to the iconic Bob Barker Boulevard we want to celebrate the people, […]
The Life I Choose: Portraits and Film by Randy Bacon
Abilities First and Randy Bacon Photography are proud to present The Life I Choose, a portrait, film and storytelling exhibition by humanitarian portrait photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon, opening July 11 at C-Art Gallery on Commercial Street. Created in partnership with Abilities First, the exhibition features powerful black-and-white portraits, personal narratives and short documentary films […]
The Creek Rocks Album Release Concert
As The Creek Rocks, Springfield musicians Cindy Woolf and Mark Bilyeu have found their niche, and an enthusiastic audience, by seeking out, arranging and performing the folk music of the Ozarks region. Their debut album Wolf Hunter, for example, consisted of folk songs found in the collections of Max Hunter of Springfield, Missouri, and John […]
Call for Artists: “With Every Fiber” made possible by Brightspeed Fiber
Encompassing embroidery, weaving, quilting, fashion, paper quilling, basket weaving, illustration of costume design, and much, much more, “With Every Fiber,” made possible by Brightspeed Fiber, encourages artists to embrace and push the boundaries of textiles. Use your art to celebrate a traditional art form that has been used not only for utilitarian purposes throughout history […]