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Welcome
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.
Fri, Feb 06Feb 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 PMHollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAThe 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.
Sun, Feb 15
Sun, Feb 15Feb 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAJoin 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
Fri, Feb 20
Sat, Feb 21Feb 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMHollister, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USALearn 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.
Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USACosplay 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.
Sun, Mar 08Woodland Watcher Watercolor Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker /The Southern Missouri Arts ConnectionMar 08, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAJoin watercolor artist Mary Evelyn Tucker for a relaxing afternoon of painting as you create an expressive owl perched on a woodland branch. This workshop focuses on soft watercolor layering, gentle blending, and creating the suggestion of feathers through loose brushwork and warm color variation.
Sat, Mar 14Mar 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USALearn to create fun & unique prints using a gelatin plate, acrylic paints, and a variety of botanical and texture making tools. No drawing or painting experience is necessary to create these beautiful one of a kind prints!
We love working with these great partners!
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