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On September 7, 2024, a mini festival “preview” is scheduled to take place in and around the civic center grounds. Attendees can expect music, storytelling, artisans’ demonstration and other activities represented at the festival. The annual event in downtown West Plains celebrates Ozarks music and culture. The lineup for music will be the Shortleaf Band

Theme: The Political Economy of the Ozarks Entrance to the symposium is free and pre-registration is not required. Those who attend will be invited to register on site when they arrive. All presenters are found in the Full Conference Program available on the Ozarks Symposium website.

Ozarks Studies Symposium will focus on ‘The Political Economy of the Ozarks’   WEST PLAINS, Mo. – “The Political Economy of the Ozarks” is the theme of the 17th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 19-21 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the event celebrates various aspects

This exhibit highlights the work of Ozarks people responding to a need. They picked up rocks to clear the land; the rock was free and was useful in making homes, barns, schools, churches and business buildings. Many were built between the 1920s-1940s, with sensitivity to the selection of rocks and placement, often adding interesting embellishments.

Join us at The Frame Shop & Gallery for a Last Look art reception before we take down Bolaji’s show. The reception will be a chance to view the artwork one last time. After the reception, head over to Sounds Downtown in the Luster Arcade for music beside Bolaji’s mural.