Call for Artists: Queer Artists Showcase
The 8th annual Queer Artists Showcase will take place on June 5th, 2026 (5:00pm – 7:00pm) at The Creamery Arts Center (located at 411 N Sherman Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65802). Each artist will be given a space respective to their type of art to showcase during the event. We hope you’ll apply to be considered! […]
Call for Artists: Moon City Fall Festival
The Moon City Street Fair returns to Historic Lafayette Park for a full weekend of creativity and local talent. Join us on Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the heart of the historic Woodland Heights Neighborhood. Now expanded to two days, the Moon City Street Fair will […]
Call for Young Artists: “Foot by Foot Youth Art Show”
Presented by Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield and Studio 55, the “Foot by Foot Youth Art Show” is currently accepting submissions from artists ages 18 and under of all experience levels for a show celebrating creativity on a small (but mighty) scale. The deadline to submit artwork is April 1st. For full information and to […]
CALL FOR ART | Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the 64th Annual St. Avips Ball
The Friends of St. Avips is hosting the 64th Annual St. Avips Ball, the “Fleur de Mai Ball”, Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. This gorgeous event has been a staple fundraiser throughout Spiva Center for the Arts’ history. The Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the Friends […]
CALL FOR ART | 66 Stories: Attractions, Oddities, & Americana
Apply on CaFE here: https://bit.ly/66stories-callforart2026 Important Dates: Exhibit dates | May 30 – August 1, 2026 Call dates | Feb 13 – April 13, 2026 Jurying dates | April 15 – April 17, 2026 Notification date | April 17, 2026 Deadline for work arrival | May 16, 2026 Pick up dates | August 4 – […]
Obelisk Home Call for Artists: “Habitat”
Exhibition Title: “Habitat” Exhibition Statement: Habitat is the essential place where life can thrive, a concept that transcends species and connects us all. This exhibition explores the fundamental, shared need for a safe and nurturing environment, whether it is a nest carefully woven into a high branch, a home built upon a firm foundation, or […]
Call for Artists: True Blue – Art for Advocacy
You matter – share your artistic voice and use your art to help build a more compassionate community. The SRAC is excited to collaborate with the Child Advocacy Center again for “True Blue – Art for Advocacy.” Blue symbolizes trust, strength, and healing—values at the core of the Child Advocacy Center’s mission to support children […]
Call for Artists: Art in Focus
Join the Springfield Regional Arts Council for “Art in Focus” as we celebrate the powerful medium of photography. This medium is utilized to create and tell stories – whether that be through landscapes that capture the environment we live in, portraits that offer looks into different perspectives, abstract photography that captures a feeling and more […]
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Watercolor USA 2026
Watercolor USA is a prestigious national competitive exhibition celebrating excellence in water media painting. Now in its second year at the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri, the exhibition continues a remarkable legacy that began at the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, where it was hosted from 1962 through 2023. Spiva is […]
5th Annual Between the Lines Juried Art Show: “The Briar Club”
Exhibition Dates: April 1-25, 2026 Drop-Off Dates: March 27-28, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. “The Springfield-Greene County Library District invites artists to create 2D and 3D artworks for an exhibition inspired by the 2026 One Read book selection, “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn. The show is focusing on themes from the book, including: • American […]