Arts Rolla Events!
The public is invited to submit art for our exhibits and to attend our events and receptions. Unless otherwise stated ALL of our Hanging Exhibits for Monthly Events are on display at: The Centre, 1200 N. Holloway, Rolla, MO 65401.
By Loretta Peterman
We are so thankful for our community and are working closely with our community leaders and state leaders to continue sharing art. Also we will be sending frequent e-mails to our members to keep you updated. Our FACEBOOK page is another great resource for learning the latest information regarding our events, our artists and the arts.
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Upcoming Exhibits and Literary Events
March 2026
Regional Home School Exhibition
February 24, 2026 to March 31, 2026
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
You won't want to miss seeing the work of the home school students at our March 2026 exhibition. The exhibit will include the work of students of all ages and include the art of several different home schools.
Students, instructors, parents and guests are invited to attend the First Friday Opening on March 6 between the hours of 5 pm and 7 pm. At the opening guests will have the opportunity to see the exhibit and to visit with the artists. At 6 pm we will gather by the fireplace and provide artists with an opportunity to share information about their art.
Announcements will be made about upcoming opportunities to enjoy the arts in our region and information about upcoming learning opportunities.
Click here for Call for Art Information.
Contact Arts Rolla at 573 364 5539 or by email at [email protected] if you need additional information.
Students, instructors, parents and guests are invited to attend the First Friday Opening on March 6 between the hours of 5 pm and 7 pm. At the opening guests will have the opportunity to see the exhibit and to visit with the artists. At 6 pm we will gather by the fireplace and provide artists with an opportunity to share information about their art.
Announcements will be made about upcoming opportunities to enjoy the arts in our region and information about upcoming learning opportunities.
Click here for Call for Art Information.
Contact Arts Rolla at 573 364 5539 or by email at [email protected] if you need additional information.
Important Dates
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works before 2 pm.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, March 6, 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works before 2 pm.
April 2026
Environmental Art Exhibition
March 31, 2026 to April 28, 2026
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Enjoy environmental art created by artists of all ages at the Arts Rolla Environmental Art Exhibition which will be at The Centre during the month of April 2026. Art in this exhibit can be made from repurposed or recycled items, or have an environmental theme.
This exhibit has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District, the members of Arts Rolla, Brewer Science and the Missouri Arts Council.
Click here for Call for Art Information
If you have additional questions please contact us at 573 364 5539 or email us at [email protected]
This exhibit has been made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District, the members of Arts Rolla, Brewer Science and the Missouri Arts Council.
Click here for Call for Art Information
If you have additional questions please contact us at 573 364 5539 or email us at [email protected]
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - 10 am to 4 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, April 3, 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 10 am to 4 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works before 4 pm.
April 18, 2026
PoetSpeak
April 18, 2026
1000, Main Street, Rolla, MO
The annual PoetSpeak evening will be held Saturday, April 18 at 7 pm, at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 1000 N. Main Street, Rolla, MO. This event features regional poets and is sponsored by Arts Rolla.
Entries are limited to 100 lines for the combined poems submitted, and poets must be 18 or older to participate. Poets should submit poetry on or before April 10, 2026. There is no entry fee.
Questions may be emailed to the event coordinator Gerald Cohen at [email protected] or to Arts Rolla at [email protected]. Entries may be mailed to Arts Rolla, P.O.Box 721, Rolla, MO 65402-0721.
"Phelps County has some excellent poetic talent," says Cohen, "and the PoetSpeak evening is just the right venue for poets to share their work before an appreciative audience. We welcome anyone interested."
Financial support for this event has been partially provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Click here for entry information.
Entries are limited to 100 lines for the combined poems submitted, and poets must be 18 or older to participate. Poets should submit poetry on or before April 10, 2026. There is no entry fee.
Questions may be emailed to the event coordinator Gerald Cohen at [email protected] or to Arts Rolla at [email protected]. Entries may be mailed to Arts Rolla, P.O.Box 721, Rolla, MO 65402-0721.
"Phelps County has some excellent poetic talent," says Cohen, "and the PoetSpeak evening is just the right venue for poets to share their work before an appreciative audience. We welcome anyone interested."
Financial support for this event has been partially provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Click here for entry information.
Important Dates
Friday, April 10, 2026 - Submitted Poetry must be received at the Arts Rolla office.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 7 PM -- Poets and guests gather in the Community Room located at Christ Episcopal Church to hear original poetry created by Missouri poets.
May 2026
32nd Annual Judged Photography Exhibition
April 28, 2026 to May 26, 2026
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Photographers age 18 and older are invited to submit up to 3 pieces of original photography in the Arts Rolla 32nd Annual Judged Photography Exhibition. Photographs submitted for this exhibit must be taken within the last 3 years and have to be photographs that have not been exhibited in other Arts Rolla exhibitions.
Our Judge for this event is Doug Budd, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Now is the time to capture images and consider submitting them.
The photo above was taken by Loretta Peterman and shows some of the photographers participating in our 30th Annual Judged Photography Exhibition.
Click here for entry information and information about our judge
Our Judge for this event is Doug Budd, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Now is the time to capture images and consider submitting them.
The photo above was taken by Loretta Peterman and shows some of the photographers participating in our 30th Annual Judged Photography Exhibition.
Click here for entry information and information about our judge
Important Dates
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, May 1, 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Award Presentation begins at 5:30 pm
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold photographs before 2 pm.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, May 1, 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Award Presentation begins at 5:30 pm
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold photographs before 2 pm.
May 17, 2026 - Plein Air With Fabulous People
June 2026 - Annual Open Art Exhibition
July 2026 - Ozarks Shutter Junkies Exhibition
August 2026 - 3rd Annual Black and White Exhibition
September 2026 - Current River Artists from the Texas County Museum of Art in Licking and Ozark Heritage Artists of Salem
October 2026 - Artists of Pulaski Creative Arts Alliance
November 2026 - 39th Judged Art Show Exhibition
December 2026 - Local Color
January 2027 - Yet to be Determined
February 2027 - 6th Annual Judged High School Exhibition
March 2027 - Regional Home School Exhibition
April 2027 - Going Green Environmental Exhibit
April 2027 - PoetSpeak
May 2027 - 33rd Judged Photo Exhibition
June 2027 - Annual Open Art Exhibition
July 2027 - Ozarks Shutter Junkies Exhibition
August 2027 - 4th Annual Black and White Exhibition
September 2027 - Artists from the Texas County Museum of Art in Licking and Ozark Heritage Artists of Salem
October 2027 - Artists of Pulaski Creative Arts Alliance
November 2027 - 40th Annual Judged Art Show Exhibition
December 2027 - Local Color Exhibition