Hollister, MO—The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit of the work of Sunshine Ridinger, called The Pieces and Parts. Ridinger is the Branson School District art teacher and owner of the 408 Extension. The show will run at the SMAC Art Center on historic Downing Street, February 7-28.
“My work is a collection of moments—a reflection of the little parts that make up the whole,” she explains. “Each piece I create is a thread woven from my experiences, thoughts, dreams and reality.” During the opening reception, Ridinger will give a short talk, as well as answer questions about her art and techniques.
The opening reception will be on Friday evening, February 7, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site.
Each month during their exhibits, SMAC highlights one of the many local non-profit organizations that serves the area. This month SMAC is drawing attention to House of Hope, which offers services to the homeless in the Branson area, including a warming center for freezing nights. They connect their clients to resources so they can make positive changes that will move their lives forward.
Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC), a 501C3 non-profit local center of creativity, art education, innovation, and community partnership, strives to improve the quality of life in southern Missouri by connecting individuals with the arts, for the benefit of all.
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