CALL FOR ENTRIES (60 years and older) FOR

THE 25th Annual SPRING 2020 SENIOR ART SHOW at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for Performing Arts.

March 25- April 16

June 6 - August 16, 2020
Weisel and Kelly Galleries

Nominations for 2020-2021 Board of Directors are Open 

It’s that time of year where we thank all of our current leadership team for all the hard work they put in and pave the way for some fresh faces to step up and help. If you know of someone who would be a good addition to the leadership team, or if you want to put your own name in the running, send in your nominations. We are looking for new board members as well as committee members.  Here's how it works: Board terms are 2 years with reasonable and rewarding participation opportunities.

Springfield Vineyard Art Show: STEADFAST LOVE

Work Media: Any Medium

Work Size: 24”x36”

Entry Requirements: Entry is free, but must be original artwork and able to hang on the wall by installed wire. Entries are to be centered on the theme of “STEADFAST Love” and qualified entries will be showcased in the auditorium of the Springfield Vineyard. Each entry is to have the Title, short Artist Statement/description of entry and price (if for sale)

SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Short description and title of exhibition proposal plus price (if for sale)

Are you a designer with the ornament balls to deck the halls? Do you like $500 cash prizes AND bragging rights?
Then sign up for this year's Springfield Creatives Yule Duel- you will compete with a surprise prompt against other designers in fast paced rounds, judged by your creative peers at our December 17th Yule Duel celebration.

The Discovery Center is looking for local artists to paint or decorate Christmas ornaments for the “Local  Artist’s” Tree that we are auctioning off at Festival of Trees, our annual Black Tie Gala. The proceeds benefit STEM scholarships and STEAM day scholarships, as well as Opioid Education. If artists would like to contribute they can decorate the pre-made ornaments or design anything they want. We would need to pick up from you by November 8^th.

^{Ornaments are available at The Creamery Arts Center.}

The Springfield Regional Arts Council has helped its member artists sell almost $10,000 in art through the annual $100 & Under Exhibit held each December since 2016. In its fourth year, the exhibit is relocating the one-night Art Market to OTC’s Springfield Campus’ Atrium, held on Friday, December 6, 2019, from 5pm to 9pm.

WHAT: The Downtown Springfield Association announces the theme for the 2019 Christmas Parade: “Silver Bells: It's Christmas Time in the City.” The city sidewalks will be busy and Downtown Springfield will be dressed in holiday style. Before you rush home with treasures from your favorite Downtown shops, stop and enjoy the Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade, one of the Queen City's treasured holiday traditions.