Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield

08/19/2026

Entries are now open for the 31st annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition in Neosho.

The Neosho Arts Council is accepting entries for its 31st annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition, which features awards for traditional 2D media and an exhibition running through …

08/18/2026

3 SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!

Due to some conflicts in schedules, we have 3 spots open for Gailey's. The display window will be Sept 1st to Nov 3rd. If you are interested contact Ann Kynion at [email protected]

08/17/2026

C-Street and is looking for artist, and you could be on one of them. Fill out the form if you are interested in being connected.

08/11/2026

Our August 12 meeting

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, August 12, at 1 p.m. at National Avenue Christian Church. Our speaker will be Kate Francis, Executive Director of the Friends of the Springfield Art Museum, Inc.

“Unscripted”

This month on "Unscripted", Shane Baker will be making his appearance on Thursday, August 20. Tune in on KOLR10 at 8:30 a.m. to show support and celebrate Shane's work!

Lynnsey Fletcher is looking for individuals to sign up for the waiting list to go on "Unscripted" and share their work. She will call upon these individuals if one of the scheduled persons can no longer fill their spot. Please email her at [email protected].

07/16/2026

This morning, Dean Ertel took the spotlight, and it was such a joy to help showcase his work and passion.

We are here to champion each other’s vision, break down structural barriers, and amplify every single win across the board. Deeply grateful to belong to an organization that doesn't just talk about community—but builds the bridges to prove it.

Creativity isn't a solo act; it's a symphony, and Dean is just one of our members in our creative symphony.

06/26/2026

🎨 Calling All Southwest Missouri Visual Arts Collective Members! 🎨

It's your chance to leave a lasting mark on our organization!

We're inviting all members to submit their original designs for the Southwest Missouri Visual Arts Collective Logo Contest. Show off your creativity and help shape the visual identity of our collective.

🖌️ Who can enter? All current members
📅 Submission Deadline: July 15

Whether your style is bold, modern, classic, or completely unique, we'd love to see your vision. Don't miss this opportunity to have your artwork represent our community!

Submit your logo and see the rules for the logo by click the link.
https://www.visualartistalliance.org/general-8

We can't wait to see what you create! 🎨✨

Art Springfield Missouri

06/20/2026

Artists who submitted pieces for the “Peace, Love, and Understanding” exhibition at National Avenue Christian Church include Shane Baker, Jack Clutter, Felicia Ellis, Mary Fiorella, Dee Giles, Ann Kynion, Kathy Manjeot, Doug Steere, and Gary Tebbenkamp. The exhibition remains on display until the takedown date of August 1.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to the artists who brought their art for our Route 66 exhibition. It’s a wonderful display.

Thank you to our judge, who gave out the following awards:

First Place: Julie Zaslow, “Headin West”

Second Place: Deby Gilley, “Dreams of Yesteryear”

Third Place: Victoria Johnson, “Off to California”

Best Theme: Shane Baker, “The Mother Road of America”

Honorable Mention: Donna Clark, “The Jefferson Avenue Footbridge”

Honorable Mention: Michelle Terrill, “Have You Slept in a Wigwam”

04/15/2026

Here is a video of our “Wickedly Green” exhibit on the fifth floor of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

04/15/2026

Our Wickedly Green exhibition will be on display on the fifth floor of Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts through the run of the “Wicked” musical play and until we take it down on May 7.

Award recipients include:

First Place
Doug Steere
“The Undergrowth”

Second Place
Julie Zaslow
“Bridal Suite”

Third Place
Mindy Tillery
“Tangled Up in Green”

Best Theme
Kaitlyn Potter
“Wonder: First Light”

Honorable Mention
Jenny Green
“Ram”

Honorable Mention
Deby Gilley
“Psalm 84:10”