Springfield Regional Art Council – January 8, 2016 Newsletter

Drop off: Friday, January 8 & Monday, January 11

The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) invites artists to participate in the 8th annual “Hearts for the Arts: I See Red” exhibition, a fundraising silent auction of red or heart-themed works. Proceeds from the event benefit the SRAC’s arts education programs. All pieces must be dropped off at The Creamery Arts Center on Friday, January 8 or Monday, January 11, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. “Hearts for the Arts: I See Red” will open Friday, January 15, 2016 and run through Friday, February 5, 2016 at The Creamery Arts Center and online. For more information click here.

Thursday, January 14, 2016 at 3:30pm

The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) continues its Speaking of the Arts series with valuable information about how to be a strong arts advocate. “States of the Arts Advocacy” will take place at The Creamery Arts Center in the Thomas W. Finnie Board Room on Thursday, January 14, at 3:30pm.

Led by Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Executive Director of Missouri Citizens for the Arts (MCA), the presentation will offer information on the current climate for the arts in Missouri and provide tips on how to effectively advocate for the arts. “In today’s economy,” Ochonicky says, “it is important for every stakeholder in the arts to be an advocate for the arts. The key to being an effective arts advocate is the ability to articulate why the arts are so important to Missourians.”

Sculpture Walk Springfield Call for Artists

Deadline: January 31, 2016

Sculpture Walk Springfield seeks artist submissions for the first annual Sculpture Walk in 2016. Sculptures will be displayed May 3 to February 28, 2017. Click here for more information about the application process and the program.

Deadline: February 1, 2016

Presented by the SRAC, the Ozzie Awards are given each year to individuals, organizations, and businesses which have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the arts in our region. Nominations for the 2016 Ozzie Awards will be accepted through Monday, February 1, 2016. Winners will be honored on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the 7th Annual Flight of Fancy, presented by the Springfield-Branson National Airport to celebrate the arts in our community. For more information on the guidelines and how to submit a nomination, click here.

Deadline: February 15, 2016

Artsfest on Walnut Street is the largest fine arts festival in Southwest Missouri. Thirty-six years strong, Artsfest is a regional tradition attracting over 20,000 art patrons annually. The Artsfest planning committee is seeking local and visiting artists to continue to bring high-quality art to the Springfield community on May 7 and 8, 2016. Click here for the application and guidelines.

Deadline: February 29, 2016

Missouri Arts Council is dedicated to providing performance arts experiences for audiences throughout the state to nurture appreciation for Missouri’s diverse cultural resources. The Missouri Touring Performers Directory is produced by the Missouri Arts Council to support communities seeking quality performing artists as well as to promote the performers themselves. For performer guidelines, click here. For the application, click here.