5th Annual SMAC Members Show

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host its fifth annual Members Show, at the SMAC Art Center on January 5-27. The center and gallery are located at historic 7 Downing Street in Hollister. With art that ranges from landscapes to abstracts and more, the 27 participating local artists create an engaging gallery experience for the community.

The opening reception is on Friday evening, January 5, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. During the reception, attendees can meet many of the participating local artists, who will be on hand to share their process and answer questions, tour the private studios and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on hand.

The local artists who are participating in this year’s Members Show are Mary Arneson, Meike Aton, Jane Ballard, Tenille Blair-Neff, Valerie Clark, Luis Cortes, Elaine Deyo, John Doonan, Linda Doonan, Peggy Dyke, Bruce Emeric, Debbie Fall, Zachary Fitz, Sharon Green, Rachel Hernandez, Lynnette Horn, Anthony Hunter, Gala Keller, Robert Langford, Judy Reynolds, Christine Riutzel, Joeaux Robey, Melissa Ryan, Beth Schulz, Mary Swanger, Mary Evelyn Tucker and Julie Zetina.

Each month during their exhibits, SMAC highlights one of the many local non-profit organizations that serves the area. This month SMAC is drawing attention to House of Hope, which offers services to the homeless in the Branson area, including a warming center for freezing nights. They connect their clients to resources so they can make positive changes that will move their lives forward.