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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.
Fri, Oct 02Oct 02, 2026, 6:00 PM – Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present the seventh annual Post-It Note, 3"x3" Art Show at the SMAC gallery at 7 Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister. Each year, SMAC invites local artists to create miniature 3” x 3” artworks on paper, canvas, or other substrate.
Tue, Oct 27Oct 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – Dec 20, 2026, 11:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) invites all our members to submit one artwork for our eighth Annual Members Show at the SMAC Art Center Gallery located on historic Downing Street in Hollister, MO.
Sat, Nov 07Nov 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAWhooooo’s feeling creative? Bring a charming ceramic owl to life in Julie's two session workshop! During this hand-building clay class, participants will transform wheel-thrown pottery into a unique and functional ceramic owl planter.
Fri, Nov 13Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – Nov 29, 2026, 5:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of artist Meike Aton entitled Girls Just Want to Have Flowers. The show will run November 13-29 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO.
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Sun, Nov 22Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USACreate beautiful holiday greeting cards with a sleigh full of personality in this fun card making workshop! Join instructor Amy Astrab to make six unique seasonal cards with matching envelopes, perfect for mailing or gift giving! Bonus gift tag making will be available, time permitting.
Nov 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.
Sat, Nov 28Nov 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USATake inspiration from Meike Aton’s solo exhibit at SMAC during the month of November entitled Girls Just Want to Have Flowers and learn to paint vibrant florals! Participants will be guided by Meike in painting a bouquet of colorful abstracted flowers in a vase.
Tue, Dec 01Dec 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USACreate some winter whimsy during this two session winter ceramic snowman workshop! This project is beginner friendly and encourages creativity, sculpting skills, and attention to detail while celebrating all the fun and charm of winter!
Sat, Dec 05Dec 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USARing in the holidays with seasonal cheer during the Illuminated Holiday Glass Tree workshop! Participants will be treated to a buffet of green and clear frosted tumbled glass, plus colorful baubles and beads to decorate their festive tree.
Sun, Dec 06Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAHoHoHo! SMAC invites kids aged 6 to12 to join us for a FREE come & go ceramics painting session! Children can paint a sweet animal figure to give as a holiday gift for mom, dad, grandparent, or sibling- or just for themselves!
Thu, Dec 10Dec 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USATransform discarded glass into a stunning masterpiece in Julie’s Recycled Stained Glass Window workshop! Participants will arrange an abstract composition using old picture frames with glass inserts, along with alternative materials to create a brilliantly colorful treasure sure to brighten any room
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