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.
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.
To learn more about the Early Stage Social Engagement Program, you are invited to watch this short presentation click here.
Earth Day Poetry Event - Poems Due March 5, 2024
You are invited to the Student Earth Day Poetry Contest –
Poems are due on March 5, 2024
Sponsored by Arts Rolla, Missouri Recycling Association, and Luce Myers.
Thank you to our prize donors, Kent Robinson, and Nick Barrack of AV3 Solar.
This year’s world-wide Earth Day theme is “Planet vs. Plastics” and you may visit the official Earth Day website at https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/.
We invite all students to participate, please email your entry to rtsrolla@gmail.com and in your email subject line include the following: your name, “Earth Day Poetry Contest”, and use an E for elementary, M for middle school, H for junior and senior high school categories or C for college.
Submissions may be typed and submitted as a pdf, word document, audio file with printed text, or a short video of the poet reading his or her poem accompanied by the written text, either embedded in video or in a separate document.
If you wish to submit by mail, please send it to Arts Rolla, PO Box 721, Rolla, MO 65402- 0721, Attn: Poetry Contest Winners in each category will receive an environmental handbook, energy efficient products, and first place winners will receive a solar phone charger.
Arts Rolla invites winners to read their poems for the opening reception of the Environmental Art & Green Art Exhibit at the Centre of Rolla on Friday, April 5th, at 5:30 pm.
We encourage poets to think about how we can rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and especially how we can avoid using single-use plastics (plastic spoons, straws) to prevent plastics from entering our landfills or from littering our rivers.
We hope you will consider researching innovative ideas as well. There are also simple things we can do daily in our homes, at school, and while traveling. Ponder the possibilities and include your personal relationship with Nature if you wish. It could be a simple love letter to the Earth or you may choose another Earth Day theme for your poem.
Regional Home School & Home School Art Instructor Exhibit -
February 27 to March 26, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
During the month of March, Arts Rolla will feature the work of the Regional Home School students and their art instructors for a special exhibit.
This exhibit will feature the work of artists of all ages and will showcase a variety of themes and styles. The exhibit includes photography, graphite, acrylic, oil, mixed media and pastel.
Mark your calendar and make plans to see this fun exhibit.
Click here for more information about submitting your art for this exhibit
This exhibit will feature the work of artists of all ages and will showcase a variety of themes and styles. The exhibit includes photography, graphite, acrylic, oil, mixed media and pastel.
Mark your calendar and make plans to see this fun exhibit.
Click here for more information about submitting your art for this exhibit
Important Dates
Tuesday, February 27- 10 am to 4 pm - Exhibit is installed
Friday, March 1, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 10 am to 4 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork
Environmental Art & Green Art Exhibit -
March 26, to April 30, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to partner with the Meramac Regional Planning Commission and the Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District to share environmental art created by Missouri students. Art can be made from repurposed items, share information about the environment or have an environmental theme.
This exhibit will include the work of students and also adults who want to share work with an environmental theme. The exhibit includes 2D and 3D works and will have lots of creative works which encourage everyone to protect our environment.
Mark your calendar and make plans to see this fun creative exhibit.
Click here to get more information about this exhibit.
This exhibit will include the work of students and also adults who want to share work with an environmental theme. The exhibit includes 2D and 3D works and will have lots of creative works which encourage everyone to protect our environment.
Mark your calendar and make plans to see this fun creative exhibit.
Click here to get more information about this exhibit.
Important Dates
Tuesday, March 26- 10 am to 4 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork
Tuesday, March 26- 10 am to 4 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, April 5, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork
PoetSpeak
April 20, 2024
Community Room - Christ Episcopal Church, Rolla
Arts Rolla is pleased to host our annual PoetSpeak event which features the original poetry of Missouri poets.
Poems must be submitted by April 8, 2024.
The evening includes the poet reading their work(s), networking and sharing literary opportunities. Poets are encouraged to bring copies of their published works.
Click here for Call for Poetry Form
Important Dates
Monday, April 8, 2024 - Last date for Poets to submit original poems
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 7 pm - PoetSpeak
30th Judged Photography Exhibition
April 30 Through May 28, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to provide an opportunity for some of Missouri's finest photographers to exhibit original photography. The exhibit includes black and white, color photography which shares a broad range of subjects.
Many of the photographers are active in the Ozarks Shutter Junkies, which has more than 1,000 members located throughout the world.
More information about this opportunity will soon be available.
Many of the photographers are active in the Ozarks Shutter Junkies, which has more than 1,000 members located throughout the world.
More information about this opportunity will soon be available.
Important Dates
Tuesday, April 30- 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold photos
Tuesday, April 30- 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, May 3, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold photos
Annual Open Art Exhibition
May 28, 2024 through June 25, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to provide an opportunity for Missouri Artists to show their original works of art in our Annual Open Art Exhibition.
The exhibit will include graphite, acrylic, oil, woodblock, mixed media and more. 3D and 2D artwork is welcome.
Click here for Call for Art Information
The exhibit will include graphite, acrylic, oil, woodblock, mixed media and more. 3D and 2D artwork is welcome.
Click here for Call for Art Information
Important Dates
Tuesday, May 28- 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Tuesday, May 28- 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Ozarks Shutter Junkies Exhibition
June 25, 2024 through July 30 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to provide an opportunity for photographers to exhibit original photography. The exhibit includes black and white, and color photography and shares a broad range of subjects.
The photographers are active in the Ozarks Shutter Junkies, which has more than 1,000 members located throughout the world.
More information about this opportunity will soon be available.
The photographers are active in the Ozarks Shutter Junkies, which has more than 1,000 members located throughout the world.
More information about this opportunity will soon be available.
Important Dates
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Black and White Exhibition
July 30, 2024 through August 27, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to provide an opportunity for artists and photographers to original work using only black and white. The exhibit includes black and white photography, acrylic, oil, pastel, graphite, mixed media, dimensional art, and jewelry. If you can create it using black and white and it meets the guidelines for the exhibit, it will be included.
More information about this opportunity will soon be available.
More information about this opportunity will soon be available.
Important Dates
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, August 3, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, August 3, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Artists From the Texas County Museum of Art Exhibition
August 27, 2024 through September 24, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Make plans to come to The Centre during the month of September to enjoy a special exhibit featuring the original art of the Artists from the Texas County Museum of Art. These artists bring a lot of joy and energy to the arts and their enthusiasm is contagious.
Check out the exhibit and make plans to come to the First Friday Opening Reception so that you can meet these exceptional artists.
Check out the exhibit and make plans to come to the First Friday Opening Reception so that you can meet these exceptional artists.
Important Dates
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, September 6, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, September 6, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Route 66 Artists Exhibition
September 24, 2024 through October 29, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is hosting a Route 66 Art Exhibition during the month of October. This exhibit will feature visual art or literary art created by artists residing on Route 66 or art that is about Route 66.
Be prepared to see lots of interesting art showcasing the talent found along Route 66 and showcasing the beauty of Route 66.
Make plans to come to our First Friday Opening Reception and meet these artists who are keeping the Mother Road alive and interesting.
Be prepared to see lots of interesting art showcasing the talent found along Route 66 and showcasing the beauty of Route 66.
Make plans to come to our First Friday Opening Reception and meet these artists who are keeping the Mother Road alive and interesting.
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, October 4, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
37th Annual Judged Art Exhibition &
4th Annual High School Judged Art Exhibition
October 29, 2024 through November 26, 2024
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to host two annual judged art exhibitions which feature the work of multiple outstanding Missouri artists. This exhibit will be judged and works receiving recognition will be revealed at the First Friday Opening Reception.
Any High School student in Missouri can enter their work in this exhibit. In the past we have shared original work from students in Rolla, St. James, Newburg, Cuba, Sullivan high schools.
More information will be available soon about this opportunity.
This show has been underwritten by the employees of the Phelps County Bank.
Any High School student in Missouri can enter their work in this exhibit. In the past we have shared original work from students in Rolla, St. James, Newburg, Cuba, Sullivan high schools.
More information will be available soon about this opportunity.
This show has been underwritten by the employees of the Phelps County Bank.
Important Dates
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, November 1, 2024 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm - Artists pick up unsold artwork.