2026 Call for Exhibition Proposals
Entry Deadline is August 31, 2025. The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) presents a program of monthly exhibitions in the SMAC Art Center Gallery located at 7 Downing Street in the historic district of Hollister, MO. The program seeks to present a diverse range of creative approaches, mediums, and backgrounds of artists. Exhibitions at […]
Tremendicon 2026
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 […]
Springfield Regional Arts Council’s First Annual Block Party
Join us for June’s First Friday Art Walk and the Springfield Regional Arts Council’s First Annual Block Party! Enjoy an evening filled with music from a live DJ, hands-on arts experiences, and the exciting launch of our Annual Art Auction. It’s a night the whole family can enjoy! The Springfield Regional Arts Council is dedicated […]
Springfield Daily Citizen Distinguished Citizen Awards 2025
Join us on the 2nd floor Gallery at the Gillioz Theatre for the 2nd annual Springfield Daily Citizen Distinguished Citizen Awards Reception as we honor outstanding individuals and organizations making a positive impact in our community. The event will honor: Distinguished Public Service Award — Mayor Ken McClure Catalyst for Good Award (Individual) — Sally […]
Midwest MidBEST Crankie Fest
A centuries-old visual and musical art form will soon come to life in Springfield on June 8. It’s the Midwest MidBEST Crankie Fest, a brand-new event that features artists from throughout the Ozarks. Cities such as Seattle, Baltimore, New York City, and Berkeley host huge, very popular annual crankie festivals every year, but this is […]
Peruvian Visual Art Show Brings the Amazon to Springfield—One Night Only at Transcendent Forest
On Saturday, May 10 from 2 to 6 PM, the public is invited to experience a rare glimpse into the Amazon jungle through the eyes of Peruvian visionary artists—at Transcendent Forest, 1740 S. Glenstone Ave, Suite J1. This special one-day event, hosted by ForResting the Soul, is a sponsor-supported celebration for the upcoming EMC² Music […]
Artsfest 10am-5pm
Join us May 3rd & 4th for Artsfest! Presented by Great Southern Bank and hosted by the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Artsfest is one of the biggest outdoor art festivals in southwest Missouri. Known for featuring over 100 artists from all over the country, live entertainment and delicious food, patrons make it a priority to […]
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk, or the Art Walk for short, is a Springfield Regional Arts Council program that showcases the art, music, food and fun of downtown Springfield. Established over 20 years ago, the Art Walk is a free and self-guided program that allows the community to get an insider look at local art, businesses […]
Filmmaking Classes for Youth – Plotline In Space
Set a course for sci-fi adventure as our original, collaborative and creative filmmaking program for youth takes to the stars! This is a hands on cooperative and collaborative filmmaking class for teens (13-18) and another seperate class for tweens (10-12). We cover the major aspects of filmmaking from screenwriting through to film editing and then […]
Filmmaking Classes for Youth – Plotline In Space
Set a course for sci-fi adventure as our original, collaborative and creative filmmaking program for youth takes to the stars! This is a hands on cooperative and collaborative filmmaking class for teens (13-18) and another seperate class for tweens (10-12). We cover the major aspects of filmmaking from screenwriting through to film editing and then […]