Featuring LL Broadfoot’s “Pioneers of the Ozarks” collection. See harlinmuseum.com for additional information about the Broadfoot collection.
The Harlin Museum is typically open Thursdays-Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for updates regarding any potential closures. The museum will be closed June 27-July 7.
The Harlin is an all-volunteer organization. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcomed.
This year’s lineup:
BIGFOOT – the original monster truck
DIRT CREW – The monster sized flying dump truck
TAILGATOR – Driven by local superstar Tim Jones
HOLESHOT – Daron Basl
JURASSIC ATTACK – Driven by 2022 TMT Champion Dalton Widner
KAMIKAZE – Zach Jensen
PRO ARENA TRUCKS – See the midwest’s wildest and fastest pro arena trucks battle in side by side racing
Friday, August 5th – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 6th – 7:30 p.m.
Pit Party: See the trucks up close each night from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Featuring LL Broadfoot’s “Pioneers of the Ozarks” collection. See harlinmuseum.com for additional information about the Broadfoot collection.
The Harlin Museum is typically open Thursdays-Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for updates regarding any potential closures. The museum will be closed June 27-July 7.
The Harlin is an all-volunteer organization. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcomed.
This year’s lineup:
BIGFOOT – the original monster truck
DIRT CREW – The monster sized flying dump truck
TAILGATOR – Driven by local superstar Tim Jones
HOLESHOT – Daron Basl
JURASSIC ATTACK – Driven by 2022 TMT Champion Dalton Widner
KAMIKAZE – Zach Jensen
PRO ARENA TRUCKS – See the midwest’s wildest and fastest pro arena trucks battle in side by side racing
Friday, August 5th – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 6th – 7:30 p.m.
Pit Party: See the trucks up close each night from 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Featuring LL Broadfoot’s “Pioneers of the Ozarks” collection. See harlinmuseum.com for additional information about the Broadfoot collection.
The Harlin Museum is typically open Thursdays-Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for updates regarding any potential closures. The museum will be closed June 27-July 7.
The Harlin is an all-volunteer organization. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcomed.
AUGUST 2022 “LUNCH WITH ART” WILL FEATUREKATHLEEN MORRISSEY – UPCYCLED TWIST BOXES
West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) will host their quarterly “Lunch with Art” event for the public on Monday, August 8, 2022, from noon till 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway, West Plains. Kathleen Morrissey will be the featured presenter, demonstrating upcycled Japanese twist box creation.
Morrissey has spent nearly 30 years as an arts administrator in south central Missouri. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley in 1981, she relocated to West Plains, Missouri where she established The Media Arts Center, Inc. a public access cable television facility providing technology, training, and access to community media, and partnerships to bring KSMU public radio to the region, from Springfield, MO. At the same time, she became the volunteer administrator for the West Plains Council on the Arts, developing their community arts program, regional infrastructure for cultural conservation through the arts, and heritage/arts festivals for economic vitality.
In 1998, she became the theater and events coordinator for Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), coordinating cultural enhancement and educational programs for citizens in South Central Missouri. Emphasis on collaborations and community cultural planning, resulted in programming such as: Performing Arts; Visual Art Exhibitions; Film Series; National Audio Theater Festival; Symposiums designed to examine the literary and historical significance of the region and special one-time events such as The Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial.
After 12 years of work with MSU-WP, Kathleen turned her community experience and institutional knowledge toward consulting for projects at the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Trillium Trust, and Ozark Action, Inc. a community action agency which completed a feasibility study for a National Heritage Area designation. In 2017, while keeping her home base in West Plains, she made the professional leap to serve the Missouri Arts Council, St. Louis, MO as Assistant to the Director. In March 2020, Kathleen retired to West Plains to resume working in community arts. She recently completed the Ozarks Deep: Art & Culture Trails project funded by City of West Plains, Community Development Grant and the NEA in 2021.
During her time in St. Louis, she participated in the annual Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, where the upcycled twist-top boxes were featured. She brings this artform to us on August 8 and will provide a “make and take” event for attendees.
Morrissey says, “These boxes are beautiful creations made from materials that usually end up in the garbage. They are simple to make, can be adapted for different sizes, and always involve a lot of fun as a group project. ”
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 open 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 August 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.
Featuring LL Broadfoot’s “Pioneers of the Ozarks” collection. See harlinmuseum.com for additional information about the Broadfoot collection.
The Harlin Museum is typically open Thursdays-Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for updates regarding any potential closures. The museum will be closed June 27-July 7.
The Harlin is an all-volunteer organization. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcomed.
The community is invited to drop in and meet the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Softball Team.
Featuring LL Broadfoot’s “Pioneers of the Ozarks” collection. See harlinmuseum.com for additional information about the Broadfoot collection.
The Harlin Museum is typically open Thursdays-Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for updates regarding any potential closures. The museum will be closed June 27-July 7.
The Harlin is an all-volunteer organization. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcomed.
For details: https://www.facebook.com/JBRRODEOCO
Featuring LL Broadfoot’s “Pioneers of the Ozarks” collection. See harlinmuseum.com for additional information about the Broadfoot collection.
The Harlin Museum is typically open Thursdays-Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for updates regarding any potential closures. The museum will be closed June 27-July 7.
The Harlin is an all-volunteer organization. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcomed.
Gates open 5:30 p.m.
Hot Laps at 6:30 p.m.
Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Cost is $25. Breakfast is included. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/389372546595122?ref=newsfeed
Featuring LL Broadfoot’s “Pioneers of the Ozarks” collection. See harlinmuseum.com for additional information about the Broadfoot collection.
The Harlin Museum is typically open Thursdays-Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please check the Harlin Museum of West Plains Facebook page for updates regarding any potential closures. The museum will be closed June 27-July 7.
The Harlin is an all-volunteer organization. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcomed.
Party Mode Tour! Tickets available through Ticketmaster on West Plains Civic Center website:
Cars, trucks, and bikes on display and coffee. See Facebook event page for more details or questions.
16th Annual Celebration. Free admission, donations accepted. 573-776-5253 or 417-293-3367 for more information.
An Indian-inspired buffet experience that benefits Pedal the Cause by Foodies Fare hosted by Wages Brewing Company. $10 a person. Reservations here: https://www.foodiesfare.com/events
100% of the profit goes to Pedal the Cause, https://www.pedalthecause.org/about-the-cause/
West Plains Arts Alliance members, the West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) and the Harlin Museum of West Plains (Harlin), will bring renowned artist Spencer Meagher to town for a three-day plein air workshop. The workshop will be held 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily August 25, 26 and 27, 2022. Thursday and Friday will begin at the pavilion at Galloway Creek Nature Park, and Saturday’s workshop will be held at Twin Bridges.
WPCA Coordinator Janey Hale says, “West Plains Council on the Arts is fortunate to host a Plein Air workshop by Spencer Meagher. Meagher is a well-known Plein Air and studio artist. He has been juried into some of the premier events in the US. He is proficient in watercolor, acrylic, and oil, and is an excellent teacher of these media.”
Spencer Meagher first discovered his love for art as a young child. He found he was able to express himself through drawing and painting. He refined his skills over many decades with practice and dedication. As an adult, he has attended many workshops to gain a better understanding of his craft. Spencer now paints full time and travels all over the country attending competitions and shows, as well as teaching workshops. Spencer is a Plein Air and studio artist who works in watercolor, oil and acrylic. When he is not traveling, he works out of his studio in Mt. Vernon, IL.
“Three days painting rocky rivers, wooded hillsides and open meadows in one of the most scenic regions in Missouri,” says Meagher. “Bring your paints and join me as we learn how to simplify complex scenes, create strong compositions and mix colors that reflect the mood of the scene.”
Students will have the opportunity to follow along as Spencer demonstrates the process of painting acrylic/oil en Plein Air. The class will focus on various components and techniques used to apply these viscous paints. Emphasis will be placed on developing a strong drawing as the backbone of your painting. Students will learn Spencer’s tried and true method of accurately capturing the framework of the scene before you. We will discuss editing “clutter” out of your design.
Obstacles unique to Plein Air will also be addressed, i.e., changing light, temperatures, wind, bugs, curious on-lookers. The class will help students build confidence while painting in public.
Class structure is appropriate for ALL skill levels. Students should come prepared to paint as many as two 11×14”paintings each day of the workshop. Bring additional panels or paper to do exercises on.
This class will be limited to a smaller size than most so Meagher can spend adequate amounts of time with each participant.
Total cost for the three-day workshop is $300, payable at time of registration. The registration form is available to download from the website at http://westplainsarts.org or you can call 417-293-2325 to request a copy be mailed to you. Space is limited for this workshop, and the registration deadline is August 15, 2022.
Details about supplies, etc. will be sent via email to those who register.
Artist’s website: Spencer Meagher https://www.spencermeagher.com/
A collection of his plein air paintings is viewable on the website at Spencer Meagher – Portfolio of Works.
For more information, you may contact WPCA at info@westplainsarts.org, the Harlin Museum at info@harlinmuseum.com, or contact coordinators Janey Hale jhale2129@gmail.com or Vicki Martin v.martin@harlinmuseum.com