Harlin Museum of West Plains

09/23/2026

This is the last week to enjoy the Fall Art Show at the Harlin Museum. Stop by Thursday through Saturday noon to 4 to see these amazing entries.

09/20/2026

This is the final week of the Fall Art Show. Stop by Thu-Sat (9/24-9/26) to see the beautiful entries.

09/12/2026

Lee Copen’s first place winner, Lantern’s Light, also received the Best of Show in our 2026 Fall Art Show. Be sure to stop by to see this and all the other wonderful entries in person!

09/12/2026

📣 A Little Museum Clarification! ❤️🤍💙

We’ve heard a few rumors making their way around town that the Harlin Museum is closing. We’re happy to set the record straight: THAT IS NOT THE CASE! 😊

The Harlin Museum has no plans to close. In fact, we are actively looking for ways to grow, expand, and bring even more history and art to our community! 🏛️🎨

Like so many community museums, the Harlin is operated entirely by volunteers and supported through private donations, memberships, events, and the generosity of people who believe in preserving the history and art of the Ozarks.

That means our future depends on people like YOU!

❤️ Want to volunteer? We’d love to have you!
🤍 Want to make a donation? Every dollar helps!
💙 Have an idea for helping the museum grow? We’d love to hear it!

The Harlin Museum is still here, still welcoming visitors, still preserving our Ozarks heritage—and looking forward to what comes next!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us, volunteered, donated, visited, attended an event, or simply told someone else about the museum. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️🤍💙

The Harlin Museum isn’t closing. We’re looking ahead! 🌟

09/07/2026

Watercolor Workshop
October 29, 30, 31
By Lee Copen
At the Harlin Museum

09/07/2026

https://www.leecopen.com/workshop/42782/watercolor-painting-with-confidence-west-plains-mo

Watercolor can be tricky, out of all the mediums it seems to have a life of it's own. On top of that it's hard to fix watercolor mistakes. This leads to frustration for so many artists. This three day workshop will focus on building watercolor painting skills, learning how to "control" the paint and...

09/05/2026

One more day to enter! Can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on. 🥰

🍂🎨 GOOD NEWS — WE’RE EXTENDING THE ENTRY DEADLINE! 🎨🍂

We’re giving artists one more opportunity to enter our annual Fall Art Show!

We will now be accepting entries Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, September 6, from noon–4 p.m. Entries may also be made by appointment if you can’t make it during those hours.

🇺🇸 This year’s theme is AMERICA, with three categories:

1. Landscapes of America
Your landscape does NOT have to be a famous place! A national park, city street, local lake, family farm, hometown, or favorite Ozarks view—all are part of the American landscape.

2. Symbols & Icons of America
Think beyond the flag and bald eagle! This category includes animals, objects, places, traditions, landmarks, foods, occupations, and other images that represent or evoke American life, history, culture, or identity.

A baseball glove, an old barn, Route 66, a cowboy, a quilt, a diner, a red pickup—or the bald eagle itself—could all be part of this category. If it makes you think, “That’s America,” we want to see it!

3. Portraits of America
Your subject does NOT have to be famous. Family members, friends, neighbors, farmers, teachers, workers, veterans, children, and everyday Americans all help tell the American story.

🇺🇸 America is more than famous places, famous people, and official symbols. It is the places we live, the things we value, and the people who make up our communities.

So pull out that painting you’ve been meaning to enter, finish that piece sitting on your easel, or create something new!

❤️🤍💙 We’d love to see YOUR vision of America!

📅 NEW ENTRY DATES: September 3–6
🕛 Noon–4 p.m.
📞 By appointment also available
📍 Harlin Museum of West Plains

Come be part of the show! 🎨🇺🇸

09/03/2026

Reminder: entries for the fall art show will be taken through this weekend!

08/30/2026

🍂🎨 GOOD NEWS — WE’RE EXTENDING THE ENTRY DEADLINE! 🎨🍂

We’re giving artists one more opportunity to enter our annual Fall Art Show!

We will now be accepting entries Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, September 6, from noon–4 p.m. Entries may also be made by appointment if you can’t make it during those hours.

🇺🇸 This year’s theme is AMERICA, with three categories:

1. Landscapes of America
Your landscape does NOT have to be a famous place! A national park, city street, local lake, family farm, hometown, or favorite Ozarks view—all are part of the American landscape.

2. Symbols & Icons of America
Think beyond the flag and bald eagle! This category includes animals, objects, places, traditions, landmarks, foods, occupations, and other images that represent or evoke American life, history, culture, or identity.

A baseball glove, an old barn, Route 66, a cowboy, a quilt, a diner, a red pickup—or the bald eagle itself—could all be part of this category. If it makes you think, “That’s America,” we want to see it!

3. Portraits of America
Your subject does NOT have to be famous. Family members, friends, neighbors, farmers, teachers, workers, veterans, children, and everyday Americans all help tell the American story.

🇺🇸 America is more than famous places, famous people, and official symbols. It is the places we live, the things we value, and the people who make up our communities.

So pull out that painting you’ve been meaning to enter, finish that piece sitting on your easel, or create something new!

❤️🤍💙 We’d love to see YOUR vision of America!

📅 NEW ENTRY DATES: September 3–6
🕛 Noon–4 p.m.
📞 By appointment also available
📍 Harlin Museum of West Plains

Come be part of the show! 🎨🇺🇸