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  • ROOTED: The Art of Trees- A Group Exhibit
    ROOTED: The Art of Trees- A Group Exhibit
    Fri, Mar 06
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present a group exhibit entitled ROOTED: The Art of Trees at the SMAC gallery at 7 Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister.
  • 3-D Sign Painting Workshop with Karissa Etheridge
    3-D Sign Painting Workshop with Karissa Etheridge
    Sat, Mar 07
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Creativity meets community in a fun hands-on sign making experience. Instructor Karissa Etheridge will guide participants in painting and glueing a personalized sign in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
  • Woodland Watcher Watercolor Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Woodland Watcher Watercolor Workshop with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Sun, Mar 08
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 08, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Sold Out! (Overflow Class Scheduled on March 22nd) - Join watercolor artist Mary Evelyn Tucker for a relaxing afternoon of painting as you create an expressive owl perched on a woodland branch.
  • Botanical Gelli Printing Workshop with Janette Johnson
    Botanical Gelli Printing Workshop with Janette Johnson
    Sat, Mar 14
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Learn 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!
  • SMAC Clay Center Interest & Planning Meeting
    SMAC Clay Center Interest & Planning Meeting
    Sun, Mar 15
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Southern Missouri Arts Connection is exploring the prospect of opening a second location for artists working in clay.
  • Artist Workshop & Open Studio with Finn Erickson
    Artist Workshop & Open Studio with Finn Erickson
    Fri, Mar 20
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Artist Workshop & Open Studio is a free opportunity for anyone who would like a safe space to receive feedback on their work and/or create art in a laid-back environment.
  • Figure Drawing (18+)
    Figure Drawing (18+)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Mar 20
    SMAC Art Center
    Mar 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.
  • Mosaic Globe Lantern with Julie Zetina
    Mosaic Globe Lantern with Julie Zetina
    Sat, Mar 21
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Create 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!
  • Basic Bead Stringing Jewelry Workshop with Tonya Barnes
    Basic Bead Stringing Jewelry Workshop with Tonya Barnes
    Sat, Mar 21
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join 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.
  • Woodland Watcher Watercolor Workshop (overflow) with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Woodland Watcher Watercolor Workshop (overflow) with Mary Evelyn Tucker
    Mar 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join watercolor artist Mary Evelyn Tucker for a relaxing afternoon of painting as you create an expressive owl perched on a woodland branch.
  • Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 24
    SMAC Art Center
    Mar 24, 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.
  • Mosaic Solar Garden Lamp with Julie Zetiina
    Mosaic Solar Garden Lamp with Julie Zetiina
    Sat, Mar 28
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection
    Mar 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:05 AM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Add 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.
  • Roots Holding Tightly Acrylic Painting Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
    Roots Holding Tightly Acrylic Painting Workshop with Jennifer Smythe
    Sun, Mar 29
    Mar 29, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    The Southern Missouri Arts Connection, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Inspired by SMAC’s March exhibit, ROOTED: The Art of Trees, this fun painting workshop provides an opportunity for participants to create a personalized work of art!
  • Figure Drawing (18+)
    Figure Drawing (18+)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 17
    "Christine’s Studio"
    Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    "Christine’s Studio", 314 State Hwy BB, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join us every third Friday evening for Life Drawing from 7-9PM.
  • Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 28
    SMAC Art Center
    Apr 28, 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.
  • Figure Drawing (18+)
    Figure Drawing (18+)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 15
    “Christine’s Studio"
    May 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    “Christine’s Studio", 314 State Hwy BB, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join us every third Friday evening for Life Drawing from 7-9PM.
  • Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Cosplay Figure Drawing
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, May 26
    SMAC Art Center
    May 26, 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.
  • Figure Drawing (18+)
    Figure Drawing (18+)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 19
    “Christine’s Studio"
    Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    “Christine’s Studio", 314 State Hwy BB, Hollister, MO 65672, USA
    Join us every third Friday evening for Life Drawing from 7-9PM.

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