Call for The Best of Missouri Hands Artists: On The Road with The Best of Missouri Hands

This exhibition was developed by The Missouri Artisans Association, d.b.a. The Best of Missouri Hands, and Springfield Regional Arts Coalition to provide a forum to demonstrate the creativity and diversity of the artists and artisans of Missouri. We encourage artists to submit works that exemplify Missouri’s traditions of handmade arts and crafts. The theme for […]

CALL FOR ART | Art: Outside the Box

Artists and creatives of all experience levels are invited to submit original artwork for a public art project that will bring color and creativity to downtown Joplin! This is an open-theme call. Artists are encouraged to create work that is visually compelling, community-minded, and well-suited for public display. Suggested themes and concepts include: – Community […]

CALL FOR ART | Press Play: Collage in Print

Spiva Center for the Arts invites artists to submit work for a juried exhibition exploring the rich and evolving intersection of collage and printmaking. This exhibition highlights the tactile, layered, and process-driven nature of print-based practices, encouraging artists to push the boundaries of traditional techniques while honoring their material roots. Printmaking has long been a […]

Barter Boat ships in for Route 66 Centennial!

All aboard Barter Boat!!! Coming to Springfield, MO May 1st! Follow along + get dock access: Instagram @barter_boat Barter Boat is a traveling, collaborative art installation by Anna Elliott, Desireé Moore, and Robin Schwartzman, with an ever-growing crew of sailors. At each stop, we set up our “boat” and trade objects + stories with the […]

Lord of All Creation, Messiah Project Concert

The Messiah Project, your community faith-based arts organization, is pleased to present an evening of music celebrating the Lord of All Creation: Earth and Sky and Sea! The concert features our women’s and men’s choruses in beautiful arrangements of familiar hymns and other works spanning the centuries of sacred music. We invite you to join […]

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

The Historic Gillioz Theatre Presents: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet Friday, November 13th, 2026 Doors: 6:00PM Show: 7:00PM __________________________ Make this the Christmas they’ll never forget with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet. Experience the largest Nutcracker production in North America — a breathtaking holiday spectacle featuring world-class international dancers, gravity-defying acrobatics, magnificent costumes, and towering puppets. Set […]

Head East with Special Guest REO Classics Band

The Historic Gillioz Theatre Presents: Head East Saturday, July 18th, 2026 Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7:30PM __________________________ The Legendary classic rock band Head East has long set the standard for authentic, full-vocal, good-time harmonies that few bands can equal. Their high-energy shows are filled with superb vocals, flashy guitar work, and memorable keyboard melodies that continue […]

Make Stuff Monday

Come get artsy with your community Monday, April 20th from 2-6 PM for Make Stuff Monday sponsored by Arrow Creative Reuse! All skill levels are welcome! There will be tools and supplies for specialty projects available for use for free. We will have supplies out to get you started on your junk journaling journey! 📍 […]

Rainbow Families Art Class

RSVP for an exciting program designed for families with children 11 years and under! The GLO Center is partnering with the Springfield Regional Arts Council to bring free art classes for our Rainbow Families! This month is self-portraits inspired by Frida Kahlo. 🗓️Details: Monday, April 27th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at The GLO […]

Batman 1966

This is a showing of Batman (1966). KAPOW! Holy Feature Film Batman – one based on the tongue-in-cheek, campy 1960’s television series. The Caped Crusaders battle everything from sharks to a gallery of crooks that include Catwoman, the Joker, the Penguin, and the Riddler on the big screen. Can our heroes prevent these villains from […]