Springfield Art Museum

Springfield Art Museum The Springfield Art Museum is Southwest Missouri's largest fine art institution and leading cultural attraction.
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The main facility is currently under construction and closed to the public. Visit our website for off-site programs & events! Welcome to the Springfield Art Museum where you are encouraged to ENJOY, LEARN, and CREATE. There is always something new and exciting to inspire you, whether it’s our expansive permanent collection (19th, 20th, and 21st century American paintings, watercolor, sculpture, an

d prints) or a featured current exhibit. Try sparking your creativity with one of our many lectures or art classes. Come see what the Springfield Art Museum has to offer, then plan on coming back because enjoying, learning, and creating never stop. Our Mission: The Springfield Art Museum invites you to connect with the world, your community, and yourself through active engagement with art objects. Our Vision: The Springfield Art Museum recognizes the past and embraces the future as a collaborator and catalyst for the transformation of individuals and the community through art. The Art Museum is a vital partner in the economic development of the city and values collaboration. The Museum will actively cultivate the use of its facilities both interior and exterior as a cultural resource for its citizens through the continued expansion of its permanent collection, creative development and expansion of exhibitions and providing educational outreach to the citizens of Southwest Missouri. Social Media Commenting Policy:

The Springfield Art Museum welcomes dialogue with the public. As a department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, please be aware your comments are subject to public disclosure laws, and we will screen for the following:

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08/29/2026

Springfield Art Museum History Book Launch and Panel Discussion

Join author and Springfield Art Museum Curator of Art Sarah Buhr for a panel discussion and book signing on Saturday, Au...
08/28/2026

Join author and Springfield Art Museum Curator of Art Sarah Buhr for a panel discussion and book signing on Saturday, August 29 at 3:30 PM, featuring essayists Kate Baird, Kaitlyn McConnell, and Nick Nelson.

This free program is held at The Library Center's Hatch Auditorium, 4653 S Campbell Avenue.

Doors open at 2:30 PM
Discussion starts at 3:30 PM
Book Signing and Q&A to follow.

Copies of the book will be available.

This program is generously supported by The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC). The MHC is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It has served as a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1971.

"A History of the Springfield Art Museum" is supported in part by the Henry Luce Foundation and by Howard Cavner, and Alex and Cathy Primm.

Thank you!

Bring your littlest artist for some FREE hands-on fun during Pre-K Open Studios on Friday, August 28 from 10am to noon a...
08/27/2026

Bring your littlest artist for some FREE hands-on fun during Pre-K Open Studios on Friday, August 28 from 10am to noon at The Fairbanks! These drop-in sessions are designed for kids ages 3-5 and their caretaker to make art projects together.

Location: The Fairbanks Community Hub, 1126 North Broadway, Springfield MO 65802.

Learn more and register at: https://sgfmuseum.org/224/Youth-Classes

99x returns on September 26 with an unforgettable night of art, music, fashion, and frolic. This year, the region’s most...
08/23/2026

99x returns on September 26 with an unforgettable night of art, music, fashion, and frolic. This year, the region’s most visionary creators are crafting immersive experiences that will captivate you from the moment you walk in, like the team from MaGiK, consisting of Meganne Rosen, Greyson Foresee, Kaycie Surrell, Nigel Lee, and Kat Allie.

“It's 1979, and as a dedicated patron of the arts and up-and-coming megastar of the NYC cultural landscape, you're not surprised to be invited to meet up with some of Warhol's "factory girls" and associates at Studio 54. But when you get there, something is a little off. You walk up to the coat check and are given something by the attendant. Suddenly, you're stumbling into a secret scene...maybe a whole new dimension! As you pass through the rack of fur coats and leather jackets of NYC's cultural elite, you find yourself somewhere very peculiar. It reminds you of those crazy platform, aquarium heels you saw Twiggy wearing last week...but you're inside the shoe? How did you get here? How do you escape? Why would you want to escape? Who or what are these sparkling goldfish apparitions? Welcome to The Fishbowl.”

Have you purchased your tickets yet? This is a night you won’t want to miss. Get tickets today at: https://sgfmuseum.org/99x

Photos provided by MaGiK and include models Deanna White and Erin Barbieri.

99x is an unforgettable night of art, music, fashion, food, and frolic — and we can't wait for you to see what the regio...
08/22/2026

99x is an unforgettable night of art, music, fashion, food, and frolic — and we can't wait for you to see what the region's boldest and brightest creatives have in store!
Throughout the evening, you'll step inside immersive art tableaux designed by talented visionaries like the team at Deitra Magazine.

Inspired by the decadent nightlife and fearless fashion of Studio 54, Deitra After Dark is a celebration of music, style, self-expression, and the beautiful creatures who come alive after dark. Sequins, metallics, velvet, faux fur, dramatic beauty, and underground glamour collide in a world that feels part disco fantasy, part Deitra after-hours.

There is something in the world of Studio 54 that has always felt familiar to Deitra: fashion as spectacle, nightlife as a gathering place for artists and creative vagabonds, and the freedom to become a little more extraordinary after dark. Drawing from Studio 54 and Deitra’s own archive of runway shows, backstage moments, and creative mischief, the tableau brings those worlds together. Records, cassettes, and CDs weave decades of music culture into the scene, connecting the disco era to the generations that followed.

It’s glamorous, strange, a little wild, and unmistakably Deitra.
Photos submitted by Deitra Magazine.



Have you purchased your tickets yet? This is a night you won’t want to miss! Visit https://99xSmokeandMirrors.eventbrite.com

Congratulations to all of the recipients, and a heartfelt thank you to Mid-Missouri Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank ...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to all of the recipients, and a heartfelt thank you to Mid-Missouri Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLBDM) for their support in the community!

08/21/2026

99x is an unforgettable night of art, music, fashion, food & frolic, all to benefit the Springfield Art Museum. It returns Saturday, Sept 26 at The Shrine Mosque. Learn more and get tickets at sgfmuseum.org/99x

Thank you to Presenting Sponsor SMC Packaging to help make this a night to remember! SMC Packaging Group

Are you looking for a way to slow down this month? Might we suggest "Slow Viewing," a monthly program facilitated by art...
08/18/2026

Are you looking for a way to slow down this month? Might we suggest "Slow Viewing," a monthly program facilitated by artist and educator Shauna LeAnn Smith for anyone wishing to develop their skills of interpretation, observation, and discussing art.

Join us on August 20 at Evangel University's Lawrence and Alletha Barnett Fine Arts Center at 6:00 pm to slow view the piece "Spring" by Denton Highfield. This is a free program, but we do ask you to register in advance to allow for enough seating.

Learn here: https://www.sgfmuseum.org/286/Public-Programs

Ten years of 99x! Since 2014, this signature Springfield Art Museum fundraiser has fused art, fashion, music, and specta...
08/13/2026

Ten years of 99x! Since 2014, this signature Springfield Art Museum fundraiser has fused art, fashion, music, and spectacle into one unforgettable night. Across ten parties over the past twelve years, each theme has been inspired by a work from the Museum’s 10,000‑piece permanent collection—reimagined through living art installations, bold creative design, and immersive experiences. Every ticket directly supports the Museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach efforts.

Let’s stroll down memory lane with a look at each year’s theme.
Are you ready for Smoke and Mirrors? Tickets are on sale today! Visit https://sgfmuseum.org/304/99x-Smoke-and-Mirrors---A-Modern-Studio- to purchase.

2014: Box of Ghosts - inspired by textiles from the Museum's collection
2016: Bohemian Belle - inspired by the work of Rose O'Neill
2017: Gilded Coast Glamour - inspired by John Frederick Kensett's "Shore Landscape, Newport"
2018: Cirque Americana - inspired by Ben Messik's circus work
2019: Myths & Monsters - inspired by Rose O'Neill's "Sweet Monsters"
2022: Return of Joy - inspired by "Moon Glyph (or Goloph)" by John Grillo
2023: Seaside Dreams - inspired by Will Barnet's beachscapes
2024: Music for the Muse - inspired by "Music for the Muse" by Richard Pitts
2025: Prohibition: A Roaring '20s Masquerade - inspired by George Tooker's "Un Ballo en Maschera"

🚧 Go Behind the Big Build!What will the new Springfield Art Museum feel like when it opens? Step inside our first behind...
08/13/2026

🚧 Go Behind the Big Build!

What will the new Springfield Art Museum feel like when it opens? Step inside our first behind-the-scenes video as Museum Director Nick Nelson and Curator Sarah Buhr share the vision for brighter galleries, new experiences, and stronger connections between art, nature, and our community.

We're just 1% away from making this transformational project a reality—and every gift helps.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/9BdRjhm53i4?si=lN0SegpCzWOj6aKD

Thanks to the City of Springfield Public Information Office for assistance producing these videos!

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