The Creamery Arts Center
As a staple of downtown Springfield for more than 100 years, The Creamery Arts Center now serves as a place for community arts groups to work and gather, including the SRAC.
About the Creamery Arts Center
The Creamery Arts Center, a City-owned building located in Jordan Valley Park, opened in 2002 as a headquarters for community arts groups. More than 30 organizations use the building, and about 30,000 people use The Creamery annually.
- Springfield Regional Arts Council
- Springfield Ballet
- Springfield Symphony Orchestra
- Men’s Chorus of the Ozarks
- Any Given Child
- First Friday Art Walk
- Sculpture Walk of Springfield
The Creamery Arts Center also holds a shared costume shop and set design/fabrication studio managed by Springfield Little Theatre, an exhibition hall, a boardroom and an art library. Take a step back in time to learn about this storied building’s history.

The 35,000-square-foot building includes offices for the:
- Springfield Regional Arts Council
- Springfield Ballet
- Springfield Symphony Orchestra
- Men’s Chorus of the Ozarks
- Any Given Child
- First Friday Art Walk
- Sculpture Walk of Springfield
The Creamery Arts Center also holds a shared costume shop and set design/fabrication studio managed by Springfield Little Theatre, an exhibition hall, a boardroom and an art library. Take a step back in time to learn about this storied building’s history.

Teaching Artists
The Springfield Regional Arts Council maintains a growing list of qualified, vetted Teaching Artists in a variety of media. These artists can come to your classroom. You can also book a field trip or space at The Creamery Arts Center, where we can host your class and an art activity.

Field Trips at the Creamery
The Springfield Regional Arts Council hosts thousands of students annually at The Creamery Arts Center to explore the visual, performing and literary arts. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to build a custom field trip to match your curriculum studies.


Spring Break & Summer Programs
The Creamery Arts Center is open all year long and is located next to beautiful Jordan Valley Park! If developing a spring break or summer program, consider including a visit to The Creamery and Park as a field trip.
Rent The Creamery
The Creamery Arts Center is available for space rentals. Rooms offered include a visual arts classroom, an art library, an exhibition hall and a board room. View the building chart and space reservation policy form for further information.