Homemade chili or hot dogs for sale. Register for free door prize. Free apple cider. Raffles for beautifully decorated tree and quilt.
9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, November 3-4
9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, November 5
This juried fine art competition show is open to artists in both youth and adult divisions and includes all 2D and 3D forms of fine art (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.). Awards are given for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place entries in each category of both adult and youth divisions. People’s Choice is awarded by popular vote.
While at the Harlin, visit the local history portion of the museum which includes displays featuring musicians Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard, and baseball stars Preacher Roe and Bill Virdon. Also see information about the West Plains Dancehall Explosion and other artifacts.
The exhibit is open during the museum’s regular hours, noon-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
2 p.m. – signup starts
3 p.m. – gameplay starts
$10 to compete
Doubles, possible singles afterward if there’s still time.
Prize Money: 50% to 1st place, 30% to 2nd place, 20% to 3rd place + some prizes from Wages!
Rules and extra details coming. Check event page on Facebook: Foosball Tournament at Wages
Concert with Joe Batterton and Mark Edwards, featuring the artwork of Garrett Melby. Batterton and Edwards are a music duo with their sound anchored in American roots music.
From organizers:
Impact Dance Complex is ready to get you in the holiday spirit the right way, without skipping the thankfulness and no buying pressure from the department store “Christmas creep!”
That doesn’t mean we won’t get a little silly with a Turkey Trot or dancing in our stretchy pants…But we promise to heap on the warm fuzzy feelings of what the holidays are all about — family, community, being together, that feeling of ‘home.’
Each class will perform in our Kick Off to the Holidays Winter Showcase, giving each student their time in the spotlight. We can’t wait to see them shine!
Then, at the show’s conclusion, the Impact Dance Competition Team will draw the winner of the four gift baskets that are currently being raffled off, live and on-stage! We hope you’ll join us.
This juried fine art competition show is open to artists in both youth and adult divisions and includes all 2D and 3D forms of fine art (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.). Awards are given for Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place entries in each category of both adult and youth divisions. People’s Choice is awarded by popular vote.
While at the Harlin, visit the local history portion of the museum which includes displays featuring musicians Porter Wagoner and Jan Howard, and baseball stars Preacher Roe and Bill Virdon. Also see information about the West Plains Dancehall Explosion and other artifacts.
The exhibit is open during the museum’s regular hours, noon-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Missouri State University-West Plains, University/Community Programs (U/CP) invite everyone to a Community Messiah Sing, directed by Larry Dame, and scheduled for Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:30 PM, in the Civic Center Theater, 110 St. Louis St., West Plains, Missouri.
Open seating; no advance reservations required. Non-singers are welcome to listen and enjoy!
The Christmas portion of “Messiah,” using the G. Schirmer score, will be performed. The audience is invited to sing along in these favorite Messiah choruses: Glory of the Lord, And He Shall Purify, Thou that Tellest Good Tidings, For Unto Us a Child is Born, Glory to God in the Highest, and of course, the Hallelujah Chorus!
G. F. Handel was born in Halle, Germany, February 23, 1685; a vintage year for Baroque composers as this was the same year J. S. Bach was born. Handel became a prominent German British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos. Handel received musical training in Halle and Hamburg Germany and in Italy before settling in London in 1712. He became a naturalized British subject in 1727. The people of England were getting tired of music in foreign languages and wanted works they could understand.
In the summer of 1741, Handel received an invitation from the Lord Lieutenant in Dublin to compose a new sacred oratorio which would crown a series of performances. In July of 1741, Charles Jennens, a wealthy landowner with musical and literary interests sent Handel a new libretto for an oratorio and in a letter to a friend, dated July 10, 1741, Jennens wrote: “I hope Handel will lay out his whole Genius and Skill upon it, that the Composition may excell all his former Compositions, as the Subject excells every other subject; the subject is Messiah.” Handel began to compose the music on August 22, 1741 and September14, 1741 the entire oratorio was finished.
At the end of the oratorio he penned the letters “SDG”, Soli Deo Gloria, “To God alone the glory.” Chorus participation is encouraged and needed. Practice CD’s and scores are available. Call the U/CP office at 417-255-7966 if interested. For further information, email
info@westplainsarts.org
This event is sponsored by Missouri State University-West Plains and West Plains Council on the Arts, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.
Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.
Artist Statement:
“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.
The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.
“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.
Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.
Artist Statement:
“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.
The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.
“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.
Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.
Artist Statement:
“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.
The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.
“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.
Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.
Artist Statement:
“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.
The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.
‘Queen of the Hillbillies’ topic of Nov. 10 presentation at Garnett Library
Officials with Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) and the Garnett Library will host a discussion of the book “Queen of the Hillbillies: The Writings of May Kennedy McCord” at noon Nov. 10 at the library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains.
The event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend, organizers said.
Edited by McCord’s granddaughter, Patti, and Dr. Kristene Sutliff, emeritus professor at Missouri State University in Springfield, “Queen of the Hillbillies” compiles the best of McCord’s widely scattered columns, articles, stories and ballads, as well as unpublished material from her personal files, organizers said.
More about May Kennedy McCord
Born in Carthage in 1880 and raised in Stone County, McCord was a famous writer and entertainer who spent most of her life preserving the unwritten history, songs and stories of the Ozarks.
Beginning in the 1920s, she became recognized as one of America’s foremost folklorists as she shared her knowledge of the Ozarks through lectures, newspaper columns, magazine stories, radio programs and music festivals, earning her the monikers “First Lady of the Ozarks” and “Queen of the Hillbillies.”
For many years, she wrote a column called “Hillbilly Heartbeats” that appeared regularly in the Springfield newspapers. Later, she hosted a show of the same name on KWTO-AM radio in Springfield.
“She was an entertainer who became as much of a tourist attraction as her beloved hills and often entertained tour groups that wanted to learn about the Ozarks,” said Rebekah McKinney, director of library services at the Garnett Library.
More about the event
Sutliff will attend the Nov. 10 event to discuss the preservation process used to share McCord’s works with a new generation. She also will read excerpts from the book and will have a limited number of signed copies available for purchase.
Sutliff spent 37 years teaching technical writing at MSU and said she has loved getting to know McCord through her granddaughter’s eyes.
For more information about the Nov. 10 presentation, call the Garnett Library at 417-255-7945.
“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.
Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.
Artist Statement:
“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.
The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.
Free admission. Donations accepted.
The West Plains High School Zizzer Pride Band will perform a variety of patriotic music. Sponsored by Missouri State University-West Plains University/Community Programs, the event is free and open to all.
Free admission. Donations accepted.
From Yellow House organizers, “Eric Scott Rosseau is a master percussionist who takes the audience on a journey of peace and healing. Eric uses multiple drums and percussion instruments from different cultures throughout the world. Come out and enjoy the healing power of Drum Medicine.”
A winter holiday-themed multimedia exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA), open for free viewing during the normal hours of operation for the West Plains Civic Center. (Hours vary through the week, check West Plains Civic Center on Facebook.)
WPCA will host a Meet the Artist event on Saturday, December 3, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and WPCA, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
Free admission. Donations accepted.
A winter holiday-themed multimedia exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA), open for free viewing during the normal hours of operation for the West Plains Civic Center. (Hours vary through the week, check West Plains Civic Center on Facebook.)
WPCA will host a Meet the Artist event on Saturday, December 3, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and WPCA, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.
Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.
Artist Statement:
“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.
The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host their quarterly “Lunch with Art” event for the public, co-sponsored by OzSBI, in the Conference Room at OzSBI Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave., West Plains. Shane Baker will be the featured presenter, discussing his text art mobiles and providing a guided tour of his artwork currently on display at OzSBI.
Shane Baker, an Ozark native, was born and raised in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. As an undergrad at Arkansas State University, Shane took art classes and explored his artistic side, but decided that teaching was his calling. After graduating with a degree in Elementary Education, he taught for 32 years. He became an Elementary Reading Specialist, curriculum director, college professor and education consultant. Throughout his career, Baker maintained his interest and love of art and the artistic process.
In 2010, using some recycled cardboard, and other recycled items, Shane created his first mobile. He now creates items full of detail and nuance. Each mobile has a theme, and they range from darker subjects like hate crimes and Covid to words of endearment and even peaceful cruising on the river. Some mobiles look at the lives of well-known personalities such as Picasso and Billy Joel. Others consider the reincarnation of diabetics, political pumpkins and even a celebration of our humble shoes.
In addition to the program, WPCA board members will open discussion on current plans, programs available through Arts Alliance partners, and invite discussion regarding future arts endeavors for the area. Here’s an opportunity to enjoy conversations with current board members and contribute to the future of arts in West Plains.
Lunch will be catered by Dawn Dionne. Cost of the luncheon is $10 for WPCA members, $15 for non-members. Reservations may be made online through the November 2022 Lunch with Art Facebook event page, by calling Paula at 417-293-2325, or via email info@westplainsarts.org
Attendance is limited, so reserve your spot early.
A winter holiday-themed multimedia exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA), open for free viewing during the normal hours of operation for the West Plains Civic Center. (Hours vary through the week, check West Plains Civic Center on Facebook.)
WPCA will host a Meet the Artist event on Saturday, December 3, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and WPCA, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
“Art and Words in Motion” is an exhibition of text-art mobiles by Shane Baker. It will be on display on the second floor of the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in October through December during regular hours of operation, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays. Be aware of holiday closures. Free to the public.
Meet-the-Artist reception 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 16.
The West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) have partnered to bring quarterly art displays to the incubator. Local artist Marc Brannan’s works will be featured inside OzSBI’s first floor October 3 through the end of December 2022. Visitors may view the display at the incubator during OzSBI’s business hours, anytime between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Marc Brannan grew up on the family farm near Willow Springs, Missouri, and currently lives and works in West Plains. He started playing with cameras and taking pictures at a very young age. He loved playing in the old barn and enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible surrounded by nature. His parents nurtured his desire to travel and see new places. His dad encouraged him to learn and enjoy history, especially the history of his family and where they came from.
Artist Statement:
“I have always enjoyed the stories of my mom attending one-room schools when she was a kid, and I think that is a big reason I seek them out to photograph today. There are less of them around every year, as a lot of them slowly fall into disrepair and collapse unless they have been cared for or restored over the years. I love incorporating them into my landscape photography as much as I can, especially as a way of preserving their history. I also enjoy nature photography and have started trying to capture more shots of wildlife, both in and out of our area. I would go for a drive out in the country and notice the old townships along the way that are slowly disappearing. I would try to find an old store, or church, and if I was lucky, the old schoolhouse. Something historical that could share a little bit of that town’s history. I also strive to meet with the owners of those buildings or residents, to help provide personal accounts of their history. A lot of the time, they are stories that won’t be documented in any history books. At some point, I would like to put together a book of photos, possibly a history of schoolhouses and townships that I have searched out in my efforts.
The pictures that I have selected for this exhibition show a range of my photos that depict the history and outdoor settings that our area, as well as others, are known for—whether historic or in the natural beauty and wildlife that we see in the Ozarks .”
A Meet-the-Artist event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2-4 p.m. in OzSBI’s lobby at 408 Washington Ave. in West Plains. The public is invited to attend, meet Brannan, view, and discuss the pieces on display.
For more information about the exhibit, contact Madison Sutterfield madisonsutterfield@ozsbi.com at OzSBI or WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale at jhale2129@gmail.com.
Registration due by November 11. Call 417-256-2391.
A winter holiday-themed multimedia exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA), open for free viewing during the normal hours of operation for the West Plains Civic Center. (Hours vary through the week, check West Plains Civic Center on Facebook.)
WPCA will host a Meet the Artist event on Saturday, December 3, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and WPCA, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.