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.
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.
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.
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.
A photo op with elves will be available for the public inside Ozarks Healthcare’s main entrance. A professional photographer will not be on site, but all are welcome to snap photos with personal devices. The elves will also be traveling through Ozarks Healthcare’s hospital to spread Christmas cheer. On Facebook: Photos with Elves from the North Pole.
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.
The West Plains Model Railroad Club is back for its 5th December display. Many great new sights included on layouts of different sizes and scales. Be sure to spend time looking for Bigfoot and a dinosaur, or many other hidden items throughout the display.
Exhibit hours are:
2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays (closed Christmas Day)
noon to 5 p.m. December 26-30
Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
The display will be accompanied by items for sale by the Club and its members. Organizers add, “Stop in, you may find something you didn’t think you would.”
December Model Train Display on Facebook.
A relaxed guided painting event. Cost is $25. Reservations can be made at https://www.treatyourpalette.com/…/ghome-santa-west-plains
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.
The West Plains Model Railroad Club is back for its 5th December display. Many great new sights included on layouts of different sizes and scales. Be sure to spend time looking for Bigfoot and a dinosaur, or many other hidden items throughout the display.
Exhibit hours are:
2 to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays
noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays (closed Christmas Day)
noon to 5 p.m. December 26-30
Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
The display will be accompanied by items for sale by the Club and its members. Organizers add, “Stop in, you may find something you didn’t think you would.”
December Model Train Display on Facebook.
Country Music.
Toy Drive benefit.
Tickets can be bought by following this link: http://www.childrensballetoftheozarks.com/
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.
Specialists at Ozark Action will offer free assistance to enroll in the Marketplace. Call Ozark Action, 417-256-6147, to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins also welcome. Free assistance also available during regular weekday hours at Ozark Action. Call for more details.
This year the annual parade will move from its previous route on Porter Wagoner Boulevard to Downtown West Plains.
It will begin at 4 p.m. on the corner of Porter Wagoner and Webster Street, travel down West Main Street around Court Square and end at East Main Street and St. Louis.
Call the Chamber about entering at 417-256-4433 or see details on Facebook, West Plains Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.
Come join us after the parade, Downtown West Plains, as we celebrate the holiday season in our beautiful Historic Downtown area! Dress warm and expect some lovely choirs to sing Christmas carols, hot chocolate, holiday crafts, and a surprise visit from You-Know-Who. See you soon!
Downtown in December on Facebook.
Americana/Rock
Tickets can be bought by following this link: http://www.childrensballetoftheozarks.com/
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.
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.
The Ozarks Healthcare Foundation invites community members to honor the life of a loved one this holiday season with its 30th annual Lights of Life event.
Lights of Life offers community members an opportunity to honor loved ones by sponsoring a Christmas tree light with a donation of ten dollars. Lights will be used to decorate Ozarks Healthcare’s new Christmas tree, which will be displayed within its main entrance.
A tree lighting ceremony will be held in conjunction with Lights of Life on Monday, December 12, at 5 p.m. inside Ozarks Healthcare’s main entrance at 1100 Kentucky Ave. in West Plains. The tree lighting will include a brief ceremony followed by holiday refreshments and music.
A photo op with Santa will also be available for children prior to the lighting, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
Information on Facebook: Lights of Life and Tree Lighting.
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.
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM
Continuing programming by the West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) to support The Alliance: Arts and Cultural Organizations (Arts Alliance) will feature a program on volunteer recruitment and retention, presented by Kasey Hammock from Partner for Better, Columbia, MO.
This program is open to the public. All organizations are invited to send representatives. The session will also be available via Zoom link. Those interested in joining virtually should email info@westplainsarts.org to register and obtain the link.
Kasey Hammock is a lifetime do-gooder, passionate about partnering with communities to create sustainable change. Hammock has a bachelor’s in social work, master’s in public affairs-Nonprofit Management, and is currently working on her PhD in Social Work. In the last decade, she’s worked in all levels of organizations from frontline staff, program management, and as an executive director. Hammock is currently the Lead Conspirator for Good with Partner for Better where she provides affordable, strengths-based capacity building services.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organizations, but we rarely have the time/opportunity to create a volunteer strategy to support the diversity of our work,” says WPCA President Kathleen Morrissey. “This workshop will cover finding volunteers that align with your mission; sustaining long-term volunteer relationships; and making the most of your volunteer opportunities. You will be equipped to create a volunteer strategy that’s right for your organization.
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.
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.
