Calls For Artists

Exhibition Dates: March 1–30, 2024 Drop-Off Dates: Feb 22-24, 2024 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Park Central Branch Library and Springfield Regional Arts Council invites artists to create 2D and 3D artworks for an exhibition inspired by the 2023 One Read book selection, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” by Shelby Van Pelt. The show is focusing on themes from […]

March 2024 Secondhand Emotions EXHIBITION DATES March 1-28, 2024 Art Drop-Off February 22 & 23, 2024 Art and emotion go hand-in-hand when it comes to processing and expressing feelings. The Springfield Regional Arts Council encourages artists to submit work that expresses any range of emotions for their "Secondhand Emotions" exhibition. "Secondhand Emotions" is open to […]

The Springfield Regional Arts Council and Springfield-Branson National Airport are excited to be accepting submissions for "Through My Eyes" at Sky Gallery! This exhibition is looking for work that expresses artists’ emotions, personality, and thoughts through art. Submission Process: Submit up to 5 digital images (JPGs) of actual works you hope to have selected for […]

April 2024 Landscape in Peril: An Environmental Perspective EXHIBITION DATES April 5-25, 2024 Art Drop-Off Wednesday & Thursday, March 27 & 28, 2024 The Springfield Regional Arts Council encourages artists to reflect on the current state of the natural world, and to consider the impact of human activity on the land, water, and air that […]

Deadline to Apply: March 22nd, 2024 Notification of Jurying Results: March 29th, 2024 Festival Dates: May 4 & 5, 2024 Be a part of this year's Artsfest on Walnut Street on May 4 & 5, 2024. Artsfest makes art essential to the lives of those living in Southwest Missouri by showcasing talented artists and their […]

The Springfield Regional Arts Council and Springfield-Branson National Airport are excited to be accepting submissions for "The BIG Show" at Sky Gallery! This exhibition takes advantage of the airport's large-scale exhibition space and aims to call attention to the artwork in the Sky Gallery. Artists are asked to submit works that are 48" or larger […]

June 2024 Annual Art Auction EXHIBITION DATES June 7-28, 2024 Art Drop-Off May 30 & 31, 2024 The Springfield Regional Arts Council works to transform lives and enrich our community through the arts. We are asking artists who want to help support our mission through their ability to donate up to three pieces to be […]

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for our 12 month Artist-in-Residence Program made possible by a grant from Springfield Regional Arts Council, Musgrave Foundation and Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Our Residency program, commencing in September, is designed to provide time and space for emerging artists […]