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Karen W. Schneider in her Springfield MO studio
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Get to Know Local Artist Karen W. Schneider

From poetry to paintings, each product of Karen W. Schneider’s artful lifestyle is created from the heart.

nov 2020 | Art, Design, Features, People
crafting class
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5 Best Crafting Classes to Stretch Your Creativity

Head to a class or hone your new taste for the arts from home with these picks for arts and crafts classes.

nov 2020 | 5 Best, Art
Young girl creating artwork at home
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Create Art at Home with Take-Home Projects from the Springfield Art Museum

Kids can create works of art at home inspired by works in the Springfield Art Museum collection with free take-home bags.

oct 2020 | Art, Education, Family, Kids
Betty Parnell, painter from Springfield, MO
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Betty Parnell Discovered Her Love for Painting in Retirement

After retiring from her career as a school counselor, Betty Parnell discovered a talent and passion for painting. Almost a decade later,...

sep 2020 | Art, People, Q&A
Artworks by Michelle Martin from her "Bloom" collection
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Michelle Martin Uses Alcohol Ink to Create Whimsical Works of Art

In the midst of this year’s COVID-19 crisis, artist Michelle Martin provided some beauty to the art world.

sep 2020 | Art, Decor, For the Home, Shopping
Springfield Little Theatre actors in Springfield MO
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Support Local Arts & Culture All Year Through Memberships

Supporting local arts and culture is always important. Right now, with shows postponed or canceled, it's essential. Check out all the ways...

apr 2020 | #417Strong, 5 Best, Art, Charity
folk musician in springfield mo
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Where to Hear Live Folk Music in Downtown Springfield

Don’t miss your chance to catch some folk-infused live music at these Springfield, Missouri venues.

mar 2020 | Commercial Street, Downtown Springfield, Drinks, Music
Artist and photographer Larissa Compton in front of C-Street’s Jefferson Avenue Footbridge in Springfield MO
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A Midwest State of Mind

For this southwest Missouri photographer, artist and mom, there’s no place like Missouri.

dec 2019 | Art, Decor, For the Home, People