Neosho Arts Council

Upcoming Events for Summer 2017

NAC To Hold 22nd Annual THB Event

Neosho Arts Council is pleased to present the 22nd Annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition. Works will be displayed at the Big Spring Gallery inside the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce. Artists are eligible to enter in either the "Emerging" category or "Professional" category. The "Emerging" category is for artists who are students or who are not represented by galleries or have held professional exhibitions. The "Professional" category is open to all artists.

Everyone is invited to attend the Awards Presentation and Critiques Reception on September 9 at 2:00pm. Refreshments will be served, along with a drawing for over $500 in gift certificates to various art supply stores including Guerrilla Painter and Blick Art Materials. Everyone is also invited to the Art After Hours reception September 19 from 4:30 to 6:00pm. Both receptions and the exhibition are open to the public of all ages, so be sure to invite your patrons and friends!

Click here for this years Call for Entry and to enter.

The Neosho Arts Council is hosting their
7th Annual PhotoSquared Kids Photography Contest

FREE To Enter! Ages: 6 to 16

To enter the contest:

Free to enter
Ages 6 - 16
Up to 5 photos may be submitted
Deadline July 31, 2017
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Sign Up Now for Youth Art Workshops

Painting with Palette Knife - July 19
Comic and Graphic Novel Art - August 3

Open to youth students ages 11 to 16

Sponsored by The Blessed Branch of Neosho

Click Here for more details and to sign up

Plein Air Painting Workshop Announced

Join us Saturday August 5 at 2:00pm at the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce for "Paint Outside the Box:
Personal Style in Plein Air Painting - A Seminar with Carl Judson" This event is free to attend and open to the public.

Carl Judson, founder of Guerrilla Painter, will present a seminar and discussion on Plein Air Painting.

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Join the Circle of Patrons Today and Support the Arts in Neosho

Join today and help Neosho Arts Council to strengthen and enrich the community by growing appreciation, participation, and support of the arts. By joining the Circle of Patrons your donation shows you stand alongside an invaluable group of loyal donors who believe fine art has something profound to offer every person, from every walk of life. With your one year membership you will enjoy recognition for your gift, special notice of arts events in our area, and more. Plus your contributions are 100% tax deductible!

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