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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, Mar 20
Sat, Mar 21Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USACreate a springtime mosaic globe lantern utilizing the ancient art form of mosaic in this beginner level workshop. Choosing from a buffet of colorful stained glass pieces, participants will transform a plain globe into a beautiful and functional work of art!
Sat, Mar 21Mar 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAJoin instructor Tonya Barnes for a beginner friendly jewelry making workshop! Participants will learn foundational skills of bead stringing to create a coordinating bracelet and pair of earrings.
Sun, Mar 22Woodland Watcher Watercolor Workshop (overflow) with Mary Evelyn Tucker /The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
Mar 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, Mar 28Mar 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:05 AMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAAdd color and charm to your outdoor space in this creative, hands-on Solar Mosaic Garden Lamp workshop! Participants will design and craft a beautiful mosaic lamp using vibrant glass pieces, beads, and a recycled bottle; bottles will vary in size, most are the size of an average coke or beer bottle.
Sun, Mar 29Roots Holding Tightly Acrylic Painting Workshop with Jennifer Smythe /The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
Fri, Apr 03Apr 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – Apr 25, 2026, 5:00 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of artist Joeaux Robey, entitled Awakening the Buddha Within. The show will run April 3-25 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO.
Sat, Apr 11
Sun, Apr 12Highland Cow Watercolor Workshop (Second Chance) with Mary Evelyn Tucker /The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
Thu, Apr 16Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USADuring this two part exploratory clay class, participants will complete one functional hanging planter approximately 10 inches round, perfect for herbs, succulents, or small plants. Beginner level- no prior clay experience required!
Sat, Apr 18
Sun, Apr 19Spring n the Thicket Mixed Media Workshop with Jennifer Smythe /The Southern Missouri Arts ConnectionApr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USATake a peek into a spring thicket with this charming mixed media piece! This beginner friendly project uses texture medium, paint, natural materials, and found objects to create delightful art!
Sun, Apr 26Tulip Kinusaiga Japanese Style Patchwork with Janette Johnson /The Southern Missouri Arts ConnectionApr 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PMThe Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USAExplore a new artistic technique this spring! Join artist/instructor Janette Johnson to learn Kinusaiga Japanese style patchwork! This unique contemporary art form uses fabric pieces to create intricate collages without sewing.
We love working with these great partners!
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