Open Auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker, ages 11+ en pointe
Open auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker will be held on August 27, 2026 for en pointe students ages 11+ at The Creamery Arts Center. All students who audition must be enrolled in one or more dance classes, not necessarily at Springfield Ballet, and be age five by August 1, 2026. Performances of Springfield Ballet’s […]
Open Auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker, ages 5-9 & 10+ not en pointe
Open auditions for Springfield Ballet’s The Nutcracker will be held on August 29, 2026, for ages 5-9 and 10+ not en pointe students at The Creamery Arts Center. All students who audition must be enrolled in one or more dance classes, not necessarily at Springfield Ballet, and be age five by August 1, 2026. Performances […]
Bookmarx Expansion Grand Opening PARTY
Bookmarx is beyond excited to invite everyone to check out our new expanded Bookmarx! On July 24 at 5:00 pm, we will be having Ms Cyrano CUT THE RIBBON to open up the other side. Dress up! To celebrate, we are having a literary costume party! Dress like your favorite author or character! Bring a […]
Bookmarx July Book Club: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Bookmarx July book club will be discussing Caro Claire Burke’s debut novel “Yesteryear”. Join us on Thursday July 30 at 7:00 pm for a lively discussion in The Footnote (our new performance and discussion space inside Bookmarx)! We’ll have traditional book club snacks and drinks as we talk tradwives, influencers, and hauling firewood. New copies […]
Call for Artists – Moon City Fall Festival – October 3, 2026
Call for Artists! Be part of the Moon City Fall Festival at Historic Lafayette Park (202 E Atlantic St, Springfield, MO) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 • 10am–4pm! We’re inviting artists and makers to showcase their handmade, original work at this vibrant community celebration in Springfield’s oldest park. From fine art to crafts, this is […]
The Life I Choose: Portraits & Films by Randy Bacon
Abilities First invites the public to experience The Life I Choose, a portrait, film and storytelling exhibit opening Saturday, July 11, at C-Art Gallery on Commercial Street. Created in partnership with humanitarian portrait photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon, The Life I Choose shares 15 stories of people from Greene County through black-and-white portraits, personal narratives […]
Author Talk: Devin Thomas O’Shea Discussing “The Veiled Prophet”
Devin Thomas O’Shea will be discussing his new nonfiction book “The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy, and the Struggle for St. Louis” at Bookmarx on Saturday July 31 at 7:00 PM. We will have copies available for purchase and signing. Book description: “Devin Thomas O’Shea’s The Veiled Prophet is the definitive history of the […]
CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS 2027
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection presents approximately 12 exhibitions throughout the year in our Art Center Gallery. The program presents a diverse range of creative approaches, mediums, and backgrounds in artists. The Southern Missouri Arts Connection began in 2014. It has been in its current location on Downing Street in Hollister, MO historic district since […]
SMAC Artist in Residence Program 26-27
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our 12 month Artist-in-Residence Program. Our Residency program, commencing in September, is designed to provide time and space for emerging artists to develop their voices. Residents gain invaluable experience working in a community environment, teaching classes, sharing their technical […]
Tremendicon 2027
Tremendicon is a three-day convention held annually in Springfield, Missouri. Its focus is on education, inspiration, encouragement, collaboration, and charity within creative fields. Here’s a breakdown of what Tremendicon is about: * Mission: To create a convention experience with real educational opportunities from professionals in creative roles. It aims to inspire attendees by showcasing what […]