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CREATIVITY

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to SMAC!

Southern Missouri Arts Connection is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting the arts and the community for the enrichment of all. Our vision is to be the hub of artistic creativity, educational experience, innovation, and partnership for the region, enhancing quality of life for the entire area.

  • 7th Annual SMAC Members Exhibit
    7th Annual SMAC Members Exhibit
    Fri, Jan 02
    Jan 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – Jan 31, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present the annual Members Show at the SMAC gallery at 7 Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister. Each year, SMAC celebrates our members by inviting them to participate in this much anticipated event.
  • A Foxy Winter Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    A Foxy Winter Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Jan 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join Mary Evelyn Tucker for a cozy and creative afternoon painting a beautiful winter fox in watercolor. In this guided workshop, participants will learn loose, expressive watercolor techniques to create soft textures, blend warm and cool colors, and capture the peaceful feel of a snowy winter scene
  • Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 27
    SMAC Art Center
    Jan 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Cosplay Figure Drawing is always the fourth Tuesday of the month. If improving your drawing skills is on your to-do list, this event is for you. For each session, a model comes dressed in a different cosplay costume.
  • Gelli Printing & Card Making Workshop with Janette Johnson and Amy Anderson
    Gelli Printing & Card Making Workshop with Janette Johnson and Amy Anderson
    Jan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join us for a combo workshop of creative fun!! First off, Janette will teach participants how to make fun, creative, unique prints using a gelatin plate, acrylic paints, and a variety of mark and texture making tools. Many beautiful prints will be created for use in the second half of the workshop!
  • SMAC Annual Membership Meeting
    SMAC Annual Membership Meeting
    Sun, Feb 01
    Feb 01, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join us at the Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, February 1, from 2-5pm to celebrate all SMAC accomplished in 2025 plus get a firsthand peek at where we are heading in 2026 and beyond.
  • Ivan Edson, "I Spy With My One Good Eye"
    Ivan Edson, "I Spy With My One Good Eye"
    Feb 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of photographer Ivan Edson, entitled I Spy With My One Good Eye. The show will run February 6-28 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO.
  • The Art of Photography: Creative Lighting Techniques Workshop with Tonya Barnes
    The Art of Photography: Creative Lighting Techniques Workshop with Tonya Barnes
    Feb 08, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join photographer Tonya Barnes for an introductory workshop to explore a one-light setup for creative photo sessions. This workshop provides participants with an intro to flash photography and is best suited for intermediate photographers with basic camera settings knowledge.
  • Call for Artists: "ROOTED: The Art of Trees"
    Call for Artists: "ROOTED: The Art of Trees"
    Feb 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) invites artists to submit works that explore the theme of trees; from traditional to symbolic, conceptual to abstract.
  • Figure Drawing (18+)
    Figure Drawing (18+)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Feb 20
    SMAC Art Center
    Feb 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join us every third Friday evening for Life Drawing from 7-9PM.
  • Introduction to Wire Wrapping Jewelry Workshop with Tonya Barnes
    Introduction to Wire Wrapping Jewelry Workshop with Tonya Barnes
    Feb 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Learn the fundamentals of wire wrapping and create unique, handcrafted jewelry in this fun beginner level workshop! Instructor Tonya Barnes will provide information about essential tools, wire types, and basic techniques for shaping, wrapping, and securing fine wire.

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