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About Local Arts Groups

Below is an ever-growing list of local arts groups/organizations:

An Arts Patronage Initiative
The Creamery Arts Center
411 N. Sherman Pkwy.
Springfield, MISSOURI 65802
Tel: 417-865-0450
Contact: William Brandon (Bucky) Bowman
Encourages residents of Springfield and surrounding area to get involved in support of area arts organizations financially.

Chamber Orchestra of the Ozarks (COO)
P.O. Box 1216
Springfield, MISSOURI 65801
Tel: 417-866-8958
Contact: David Goza, Conductor
E-mail Address: coo@drury.edu
Web Page: http://coo.drury.edu
A professional chamber orchestra featuring classical musicians from the Ozarks area.

Drury Pool Art Center Gallery
940 North Clay Street
Springfield, MO 65802
Tel: (417) 873-6337
Contact: Rebecca Miller, Gallery Director
E-mail: rmiller01@drury.edu
Web Page: www.drury.edu
The Pool Art Center Gallery exhibits local and national artists. Exhibitions are available for viewing Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. until the last Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted). Artist Talks take place in the Pool Arts Center Public Lecture Room 101. Opening Receptions occur the first Friday of every month from 7-9 p.m.

Finley River Fine Artists
Ozark, MO 65721
Tel: 725-4011
Contact: Gerrie Kolb
Email: FinleyRiverFineArts@hotmail.com
Web Page: http://finleyriverfinearts.tripod.com
Our purpose is to increase public awareness and interest in art, to bring recognition of local artists and their work, and to provide opportunities to interact with the public and community as artists. We give artists a local venue to showcase their art and provide them with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities and events as a group, both within the organization and community.

Folks Like Us Music Society
627 S. Newton
Springfield, MISSOURI 65806
Tel: 417-831-4913
Contact: Alice Penovich
E-mail Address: apenovich@sbcglobal.net
A folk music preservation and performance group that meets once a month to perform old and new folk songs and other acoustic music.
Anyone who likes music is invited to come to our monthly meetings.
There are several members who perform outside monthly meetings.

Gillioz Theatre
325 Park Central East
Springfield, MISSOURI 65806
Tel: 417-863-7843
Contact: Ryan Rust
E-mail Address: RyanRust@GilliozTheatre.com
Web Page: www.gillioz.org
It is the mission of Springfield Landmarks Preservation Trust to restore the historic Gillioz Theatre to its original grandeur. Architecturally unique and acoustically superior, the theatre and adjacent facility will provide a state-of-the-art center for professional entertainment, local and regional events, film presentations, receptions, food service and retail. It will serve the community with arts, civic and educational programs, rehearsal and preformance space, and greatly enhance the revitalization of downtown Springfield.

Highland Fiber Artists
950 Fellowship Road
Marshfield, MISSOURI 65706
Tel: 417-859-7840 or 417-345-2477
Contact: Helen Grace Muzzy or Laurie Slider
E-mail Address: helengrace1@netzero.net or laurelglenacres@juno.com
To learn, teach and share our interest and knowledge of fiber arts. Sponsors the Fiber Fair each May in Marshfield.

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Art
525 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, MISSOURI 65806
Tel: 417-836-6776
Toll-Free: 1-888-476-7849
Fax: 417-836-6891
Contact: Jack Wheeler, Events Coordinator
E-mail Address: jackwheeler@missouristate.edu
Web Page: www.hammonshall.com
Juanita K. Hammons Hall is a 2,220-seat performing arts center which features touring Broadway shows, children's productions, a classical recital series, and a wide variety of individual performances.
Box Office Hours are Monday-Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 3pm. The Box Office also opens one hour prior to the start of each performance. The Main Office hours are Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm.

L.J. Palmer, M.S.Ed.
2216 N. Boonville Avenue
Springfield, MISSOURI 65803
Tel: 417-869-0269
Contact: L.J. Palmer
E-mail Address: ozarkean1@aol.com
Web Page: www.ozarks.smsu.edu
Presenter of Ozarks history and old-style music. L.J. Palmer has researched the Missouri Ozarks for many years and gives presentations for different age groups on different aspects of Ozarks life and lore. Presentations frequently include music of and about the area.

Missouri State University Bands
901 S. National
Springfield, MISSOURI 65897
Tel: 417-836-5454
Fax: 417-836-6726
Contact: Jerry Hoover, Director of Bands
E-mail Address: bands@missouristate.edu
Web Page: www.missouristate.edu/band
University Band program includes 300-member marching band, five jazz bands, six concert bands and eight entertainment ensembles. Monday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Missouri State University Department of Theatre and Dance
901 S. National
Springfield, MISSOURI 65897
Tel: 417-836-4644
Fax: 417-836-4234
Contact: Mark Templeton, Managing Director
E-mail Address: theatreanddance@missouristate.edu
Web Page: www.theatreanddance.missouristate.edu
The Southwest Missouri State University Theatre and Dance Department presents four plays, two musicals and two dance production each year. The summer repertory theatre company entertains thousands of patrons each year in what has become nationally recognized as TENT THEATRE! The box office number for all events is 1-888-4-SMS-TIX or 417-836-SMSU. Monday-Friday 8 to 5.

The Moxie
P.O. Box 149
Springfield, MO 65801
Tel: 417.429.0801
Fax: 1.866.588.8048
Contact: Nicole or Dan
Email: Nicole@MoxieCinema.com
Web Page: http://www.moxiecinema.com/
Springfield's Premiere Independent Cinema
Na'veh Christian Artist Guild:

Na'veh (Hebrew for "becoming beautiful") is an interdenominational Christian group of men and women visual artists aged 18 and over. They are hosted by Cornerstone church of Springfield, MO, and their focus is to be a light to the community through the arts. They provide support, education, classes, and exhibition opportunities in various locations. They also offer free basic art classes and hands-on art activities, and there is no fee for membership. The art classes are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 in the administration building of Cornerstone church (1701 S. Fort). And, the Na'veh group meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 in the Mansion at Elfindale (1701 S. Fort).
For additional information, please contact Deborah Wilson at (417)833-2758 or wilsodeb@aol.com

Sarrab Middle Eastern Art and Dance
1059 E. Greenwood
Springfield, MISSOURI 65807
Tel: 417-882-0960
Contact: Yasmine Alabassi
E-mail Address: yasminealabassi@hotmail.com
Web Page: www.bellydancesarrab.com
Authentic Egyptian-style dance organization. Educates the public through performing arts and lectures.

The Skinny Improv Comedy Theatre
205 E. Park Central
Springfield, MO
Tel: (417)831-5233
E-mail: info@theskinnyimprov.com
Web Page: http://www.theskinnyimprov.com/

Southwest Missouri Camera Club
Tel: 882-7853
Contact: Marty Preuss
E-mail: ask_us@swmocameraclub.org or mepreuss@gmail.com
Web Page: http://www.swmocameraclub.org/
Club members come from all walks of life, with varying degrees of photographic experience - from the novice to the professional and everything in between. Club meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m, at available Springfield-Greene County branch library meeting rooms. Visitors are always welcome and do not have to belong to the club to attend. Club meetings center around a variety of photographic topics and provide plenty of opportunity to share photographic experiences.

Southwest Missouri Museum Associates, Inc.
c/o Springfield Art Museum
1111 E. Brookside Dr.
Springfield, MISSOURI 65807
Tel: 417-837-5700
Fax: 417-837-5704
Contact: Margaret Hindman, Executive Secretary
E-mail Address: mhindman@ci.springfield.mo.us
Web Page: www.springfield.missouri.org/gov/sam/smma_news.html
Promotes and supports the Springfield Art Museum and art in southwest Missouri. This volunteer organization has over 900 members in over 45 art groups in Springfield and surrounding areas. SMMA provides volunteer service to the Art Museum. Fostering programs and art instruction for the purpose of enrichment of SMMA members, informing and interesting the community in appreciation of art and the Art Museum. SMMA also contributes to the Art Museum physical building needs not met by the City of Springfield. SMMA's office is in the Springfield Art Museum. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Springfield Art Museum
1111 E. Brookside
Springfield, MISSOURI 65807
Tel: 417-837-5700
Fax: 417-837-5704
Contact: Jerry Berger
E-mail Address: artmuseum@ci.springfield.mo.us
Web Page: www.springfieldmogov.org/egov/art/
Collects, preserves and displays works of art. Provides classes for children and adults in arts and crafts. Provides an art reference library. Closed Mondays. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat - 9 am - 5 pm. Thurs. 9am - 8 pm. Sun - 1-5 pm

Springfield Ballet, Inc.
411 N. Sherman Pkwy
Springfield, MISSOURI 65802
Tel: 417-862-1343
Fax: 417-862-7877
Contact: Marsha Warnke
E-mail Address: marsha@springfieldballet.com
Web Page: www.springfieldballet.org
Provides dance performances, lectures, demonstrations, educational programs and instruction for dance. Monday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Springfield Dream Dancers (Belly Dancers)
PO Box 4581
Springfield, MO 65808-4581
Tel: 417-889-0166
Contact: Jemina Shikany
E-Mail Address: dreamdancers@dreamdancers.org
Web Page: http://www.dreamdancers.org
Dream Dancers is a Middle Eastern dance troupe located in Springfield, Missouri. The troupe strives to maintain and create a positive and educational view of the beautiful art form which is belly dance.

Springfield Federated Music Club
3200 W. Erie
Springfield, MISSOURI 65807
Tel: 417-889-0812
Contact: Pam Eddings
E-mail Address: RJED4th@aol.com
Web Page: www.nfmc-music.org
Aids and encourages music education, fosters artists and increases public knowledge and appreciation of the arts.

Springfield Little Theatre Guild
3465 E. Stanhope Terrace
Springfield, MISSOURI 65809
Tel: 417-882-3733
Contact: Sherrill Weber, President
E-mail Address:
Web Page: www.landerstheatre.org/guild.html
Aids in the promotion and financial support of the Springfield Little Theatre., Inc.Regular meetings held on the second Saturday of each month, September through May, 9:30 a.m., in the homes of members. Regular membership dues 10 annually associate membership dues 15 annually. Dues may be paid at any time throughout the year. Those paying by July 15 will have their names listed in the SLT Guild Membership Directory and Springfield Little Theatre playbill.

Springfield Little Theatre
311 E. Walnut
Springfield, MISSOURI 65806
Tel: 417-869-3869
Fax: 417-869-4047
Contact: Beth Domann or Annie Carlyn
E-mail Address: anniec@springfieldlittletheatre.org
Web Page: www.landerstheatre.org
Missouri's oldest and largest community theatre. Provides live theatre performances, entertainment programs for civic and social service agencies and theatre classes for young people and adults.

Springfield Plein Air
Tel: 417-886-5323
E-mail
Springfield Plein Air is for outdoor painters. and is free and open to the public. Meetings are held Friday mornings at various locations during spring, summer and fall. For more information, please contact Monty Kile at montykile@hotmail.com or by calling 417-886-5323.

Springfield Opera Guild
c/o The Creamery Arts Center
411 N. Sherman Parkway
Springfield, MISSOURI 65802
Tel: 417-862-1960
Fax: 417-881-1019
Contact: Jean Wright, President
E-mail Address:
Web Page: www.sropera.com
Supports the Springfield Opera. Meets on the first Thursday of each month. Annual events include a Fall Hat Luncheon, a Winter Wonderland Holiday, Special Opera tours, and Cast Parties for each production. Monday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nonprofit Organization; Meets on the first Thursday of each month.

Springfield Regional Opera
c/o The Creamery Arts Center
411 N. Sherman Parkway
Springfield, MISSOURI 65802
Tel: 417-863-1960
Fax: 417-862-7877
Contact: Jane Munson, Artistic Director
E-mail Address: info@sropera.com
Web Page: www.sropera.com
Fosters, promotes, develops, supports and encourages the art of opera and presents two productions each season at the Landers Theatre, Vandivort Center, and Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Also presents an education tour of Springfield Schools by young artists. Begun in 1979, SROpera is one of the primary not-for-profit arts organizations in the city with a mission to foster, promote, develop, support and encourage the art of opera. Presents two productions each season at the Landers Theatre, Vandivort Center, and Juanita K. Hammons Hall. Also presents an education tour of Springfield Schools by young artists. Monday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Springfield Symphony Guild
1536 E. Division
Springfield, MISSOURI 65803
Tel: 417-864-6683
Fax: 417-864-8967
Contact: Judy Hellam
E-mail Address:
Web Page: www.springfieldmosymphony.org
Provides support for the Springfield Symphony and assists music education in the community.

Springfield Symphony
1536 E. Division Street
Springfield, MISSOURI 65803-3896
Tel: 417-864-6683
Fax: 417-864-8967
Contact: Janice Bennett or Becky Wood
E-mail Address: info@springfieldmosymphony.org
Web Page: www.springfieldmosymphony.org
Provides symphonic concerts for the people of the Ozarks. Presents classical, pops and community concerts from September through June. Monday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Springfield Visual Arts Alliance
PO Box 1113
Springfield, MISSOURI 65809
Tel: 417-862-2787
Contact: Jan Bennicoff, President
E-mail Address: JBennicoff@mchsi.com
Web Page: www.springfieldvisualartsalliance.org
Offers professional exchange and education for artists through membership, meetings and workshops. Provides exhibition opportunities and displays artwork in public locations

Springfield Writer's Guild
www.swgsite.org
417-823-9947.

Stained Glass Theatre
1996 W. Evangel
Ozark, MISSOURI 65721
Tel: 417-581-9192
Fax: 417-581-8799
Contact: Steven Jenkins
E-mail Address: office@sgtheatre.com
Web Page: www.sgtheatre.com
Non-denominational Christian theatre. Tuesday: Box Office 12-5 p.m.; Wednesday: Box Office 12-5 p.m.; Thursday: Box Office 12-5 p.m.; Friday: Box Office 12-5 p.m.; Saturday: Box Office 12-5 p.m.

Storytellers of the Ozarks
1515 E. Camino Alto
Springfield, MO 65804
Tel: 417-883-7169
Contact: Nancy Shelton
E-mail Address: nanshel@sbcglobal.net
Promotes the artistry of the oral tradition of storytelling. A non-profit organization that sponsors special events and provides storytelling opportunities in Springfield and Greene County. Meets the third Sat. of the month at the Library Center.

Studio 55
3041 Lochlomond
Springfield, MO 65804
Contact: Patsy Fairleigh
Tel: 417.883.0904

Tablerock Art Guild and Gallery
11863 St. Highway 13, Unit 11
PO Box 31
Kimberling City, MISSOURI 65686
Tel: 417-739-5829
Contact: Guild president
E-mail Address: TagMail@tablerockartguild.com
Web Page: http://tablerockartguild.com
Promotes the advancement of art; acquaints art-oriented people with others and encourages them to further their talents; promotes and sponsors art fairs, exhibits and sales.

The Healing Quilt Project of the Ozarks and Food Outreach and Services
St. Martin's House
2732 N. Broadway
Springfield, MISSOURI 65803
Tel: 417-865-4358
Fax: 417-865-4358
Contact: Rev. Brother Joseph+McCormack
E-mail Address: ozarkshealingquiltproject@yahoo.com
Web Page: www.healingquilt.org
We make quilts for the terminally ill and for those in need, memorial quilts for loved ones who have passed on, and provide referral services and counseling. Creates quilts to promote tolerance, education, emotional support and healing in a vast and diverse community, and maintains a food pantry that focuses on the special needs of clients. 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Volunteers are always welcome at the workshop to help with cutting squares and doing other tasks.

Vandivort Center Theatre
305 E. Walnut St, 4th Floor
Springfield, MISSOURI 65806-2317
Tel: 417-831-8001
Toll-Free: 1-888-452-0930
Fax: 417-869-5234
Contact: Louis H. Schaeffer
E-mail Address: VCTheatre@aol.com
Web Page: www.VCTheatre.com
An exciting variety is offered almost every weekend of the year at this intimate, historical (1906), live theatre. From contemporary adult comedies and dramas, to off-Broadway musicals and concerts, and family shows for all ages. The Vandivort Center Theatre has been home to Ozark House Concert Series, Good Company Theatre for All Ages, The ALEPH Group, Baird Student Theatre Projects and many VCTheatre productions since the theatre was renovated and re-opened in 1995. Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open weekends of performances Saturday 2 to 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 2:30 p.m.; and one hour prior to evening performances