The 2023 JRAC Studio Tour is Saturday, November 4 from 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, November 5 from Noon to 4 pm.  Join the artists for tours of their studios. See techniques they use to create their works.  Visit with the artists and ask questions. Start your tour at any location! Maps and Studio Tour Signature Cards will be available at all locations. Art patrons may purchase a special Studio Tour Signature card at any location for $10 each which will allow them to be entered into the Raffle for the artwork of the artists in the tour – one piece provided by each artist valued at $25 or more! Check out the artists!

PAINT THE OZARKS WORKSHOP

Sept. 8, 9am – 4pm | $175 per student | Wildcat Glades Nature Preserve

The Paint the Ozarks weekend will kick off with a pre-competition full day workshop taught by award-winning painter and event juror, Larry DeGraff of Kansas City. This unique workshop is meant to enhance your skills and bring focus to the art and hands-on experience of plein air (live outdoor landscape) painting.

Online registration for both events closes AUGUST 26th!

Learn more or register at Paint the Ozarks | Art Gallery | Art Classes | Joplin MO | George A Spiva (spivaarts.org)

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT COMPETITION

Sept. 9, 8am – Sept. 10, 4pm | $35 ($10 off for Spiva and JRAC members!)

Join regional artists as they paint outdoors in plein air, capturing the beauty of Joplin – its bluffs and banks along Shoal Creek, the power of water flowing over Grand Falls, and the allure of our parks and our historic buildings and homes. Painting in plein air is about quickly capturing a scene in the changing light and shadows of the day. This weekend-long competition is a fun, artistic landscape adventure for those looking to flex their plein air painting muscles!

Spiva and JRAC members: use code PLEINAIR23 for $10 off registration.

FOILED AGAIN! OPENING RECEPTION  –  Friday, Feb 3, 6-8 pm

Awards! Libations & hors d’œuvres! Admission free!

FOILED AGAIN! EXHIBITION
3 February – 18 March

Weekend Gallery Hours – Friday & Saturday 12-5pm
Our next group exhibit is titled, “The Eyes Have It.”  It is scheduled for later in the fall.  Drop off is October 29th at Andrew’s studio (2102 S Connor in Joplin).  Maximum dimensions for 2-D work is 24″ x 24″.  Pedestals will be available for 3-D work.  The exhibit will be at the Joplin Library.  Opening reception details will be available soon.
 
While there is a theme/title for the show, it is not a requirement.  Some of our artists look at the theme as a challenge or starting point.  Some of our artists prefer to let their art lead them.  Either way, we are excited to see what everyone comes up with!
 
Let us know if you have any questions.  

Our next group exhibit is titled, “The Eyes Have It.” It is scheduled for later in the fall. Details on when and where for drop off, reception, etc will be available as it gets closer to the event. Art takes time.

While there is a theme/title for the show, it is not a requirement. Some of our artists look at the theme as a challenge or starting point. Some of our artists prefer to let their art lead them. Either way, we are excited to see what everyone comes up with!

Let us know if you have any questions.

JRAC Show guidelines

Hello!

 
Just a quick reminder that Kaleidoscope at artCentral will go live on Facebook Friday, February 5th at 6pm.  Alice Lynn Greenwood-Mathe and Andrew Batcheller will host an in depth tour of the exhibit.  Awards recipients selected by juror John Smittle will be announced during the virtual event.  Watch our FB page for “Kaleidoscope LIVE Facebook Opening” or go to the page now and get a reminder for the start of the event.
 
 
The exhibit features 40+ members’ work and is stunning!  If you can’t make the virtual tour, you are still able to see it in person.  ArtCentral is open Fri and Sat Noon to 5pm until March 13.  You may call 417.358.4404 to schedule a visit on all other days.   ArtCentral is practicing CDC protocols for Covid19.  Masks and social distancing are required.
 
This is a great opportunity to see what other members have been up to during Covid19 without leaving your home.  We hope you are inspired to create a piece for our next group exhibit!  Stay tuned for details!
 
Have a great weekend!
JRAC Board Members

On Friday evening, November 1st,  5 p.m. to 8 p.m  and Saturday, November 2nd,  10 a.m. to 3 p.m the Joplin Regional Artists Coalition is having a Studio Tour.  This is a free event. Click here for list of participating artists and information about them. 

We will be selling signature cards.  You may  purchase them for $10.  If you collect 10 signatures from participating artists, you get one chance to win one of the donated pieces of art.  If you collect 25 signatures then, you will get in the raffle twice. We will be selling them online soon.  Here are a few of our raffle items.  More will be posted soon.