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The SWMO Visual Arts Collective is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing and promoting the arts in the Springfield area. Our members represent a wide range of artistic styles and backgrounds, united by a shared passion for creating and sharing art with the community.

Whether you are a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, the SWMO Arts Collective offers a welcoming environment where artists can connect, learn, and grow together.

Our organization is committed to fostering creativity, collaboration, and artistic development among our members.

We hold monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, which include a brief business session followed by a featured presentation, guest speaker, or demonstration. Throughout the year, we also host a variety of gatherings where members can share their latest artwork, exchange ideas, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.

We invite you to join us and discover all that the SWMO Visual Arts Collective has to offer.

Spotlight

Meetings will be held on the
2nd Wednesday - 1:00 PM

National Avenue Christian Church

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 14 at 1 p.m. at National Avenue Christian church. Our speakers will be Heidi Hermann Bacon and Janelle Patterson. They will discuss the Route 66 Centennial Sculptures.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

"Frosted," drop-off at 9 a.m. on November 11 on the fifth floor of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

ONGOING - Nearly Famous Deli, Bambino’s, Mud House

Calls for Artists at SRAC !!

October 2026 Newsletter

Our October Meeting Our next meeting will be on October 14 at 1 p.m. at National Avenue Christian Church in Springfield. Our speakers, Heidi Herrman Bacon and Janelle Patterson, will discuss the Route 66 Centennial Sculptures that are displayed around town. Arrive early at 12:30 p.m. for social time with your fellow artists and art-lovers. Bring your latest art projects to share at the tables behind the group seating. Volunteers All officers and board members of our group are

September 2026 Newsletter

Our September 9 Meeting Our next meeting will be on September 9 at 1 p.m. at National Avenue Christian Church in Springfield, Mo. Our speaker will be Dr. Jimmie Marler - artist, photographer, muralist, computer scientist, and educator. You can learn more about him and his art at his website: JimmieMarler.com Arrive early to our meeting, around 12:30, and stay after until 2:30, to enjoy refreshments and conversation. Also, remember to bring your art to display and share on the

August 2026 Newsletter

Our August 12 meeting Our next meeting will be on August 12 at National Avenue Christian Church in Springfield, Missouri. Our meeting starts at 1 p.m., but you can arrive as early as 12:30 for conversations and to enjoy the friends who will be at the meeting. Our August speaker will be Kate Francis, who became the Executive Director of the Friends of the Springfield Art Museum, Inc. in January of this year. Kate brings to that role years of executive experience in fundraisin

July 2026 Newsletter

Our monthly meeting will be at Arrow Creative Reuse (ACR), the nonprofit art thrift store at 616 W. Tampa Street, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. It will be a fun off-site meeting for us and don't be surprised if you find something you need to purchase. Remember, we will NOT be meeting at the church in July. You can find out more about ACR at their website, Home | Arrow Creative Reuse. You can find all types of art supplies, learn about their classes and other events,

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