Arts Rolla Events!
The public is invited to submit art for our exhibits and to attend our events and receptions.
July 2019
June 25 through July 30 - Ozarks Shutter Junkies
The Ozarks Shutter Junkies will be featured during the month of July. This exceptional group of photographers has members located around the world who will photography highlighting various subjects, special effects and interesting places. There are 61 original photos in this exhibit.
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July 5 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.
August 2019
August 2 - Cultural Partners Series
Join us as Lisa Higgins from the Missouri Folk Art Program and Brooks Blevins from the Missouri Historical Society come to Rolla. Brooks Blevins will be speaking about "Old Ozarks" at 6 pm and Lisa Higgins will have a brief presentation which begins about 7:30 PM. There will be lots of great discussion and information that will give everyone a greater appreciation of the rich history of our state and the many ways that the Missouri Folk Arts Program is preserving our heritage. The discussion will be held in the Multi-purpose room of the Phelps County Courthouse located at 200 N. Main Street, Rolla, MO
August 17 2019
The Jacques Thibaud String Trio and Eugenia Zukerman
Enjoy an evening of chamber music as the Jacques Thibaud String Trio and Eugenia Zukerman perform at the Cedar Street Playhouse/Ozark Actors Theatre, located at 701 N. Cedar Street, Rolla, MO 65401. Tickets will be available on-line through the Ozark Actors Theatre. This special concert is underwritten by Brewer Science.
September 2019
August 27 through September 24- Michael Helms
Missouri artist, Michael Helms will present his original artwork during the month of September. This artist has a wide range of subject matter and many interesting stories to share about his art and the inspiration for his art. This exhibit is filled with many thought provoking works that will lead to lots of interesting conversations.
September 6 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.
October_2019
October 4 - October 25 - Pure Enjoyment
Brewer Science, in cooperation with the Springfield Regional Arts Council and Arts Rolla is sponsoring a juried exhibit called "Pure Enjoyment".
The exhibit will be held at The Creamery Arts Center located in Springfield, MO during the month of October. The exhibit includes art, photography, ad 3-D works. Artists may submit up to 3 jpegs of their work during the month of August for consideration in this exhibit.
Click here for Call for Art Information.
October_2019
September 24-October 22- Current River Artisans & Spring Creek Artisans.
These two groups have displayed with Arts Rolla for a number of years. They bring a varied selection of artwork in many different types of media. From Acrylic paintings to Wood Carvings. 2D and 3D work.
October 4 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.
November_2019
October 22- November 26 - 32nd Annual Judged Art Exhibition
Arts Rolla is pleased to invite visual artists to submit original works to be a part of the Arts Rolla 32nd Annual Judged Art Exhibition. The juror for this year's event is Roberto Regalardo.
Click here for call for art information.
November 1 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO. Award presentation will begin at 6 pm.
12 Biennial Writing Competition, November 2, 2019, Christ Episcopal Church Rolla MO. please click the link below for details on how to enter. 2019_writing_comp_entry_form_pdf.pdf
December 2019
November 26 through December 30- Local Color
Arts Rolla is pleased to showcase the original art created by Local Color. This exhibit will share a variety of subjects and style created by multiple artists. This exhibit will have something for everyone and be lots of fun. Make plans to attend out First Friday Opening Reception so you can meet the artists.
Click here for Call for Art information.
December 6 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.
The Jacques Thibaud String Trio and Eugenia Zukerman
Enjoy an evening of chamber music as the Jacques Thibaud String Trio and Eugenia Zukerman perform at the Cedar Street Playhouse/Ozark Actors Theatre, located at 701 N. Cedar Street, Rolla, MO 65401. Tickets will be available on-line through the Ozark Actors Theatre. This special concert is underwritten by Brewer Science.
September 2019
August 27 through September 24- Michael Helms
Missouri artist, Michael Helms will present his original artwork during the month of September. This artist has a wide range of subject matter and many interesting stories to share about his art and the inspiration for his art. This exhibit is filled with many thought provoking works that will lead to lots of interesting conversations.
September 6 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.
October_2019
October 4 - October 25 - Pure Enjoyment
Brewer Science, in cooperation with the Springfield Regional Arts Council and Arts Rolla is sponsoring a juried exhibit called "Pure Enjoyment".
The exhibit will be held at The Creamery Arts Center located in Springfield, MO during the month of October. The exhibit includes art, photography, ad 3-D works. Artists may submit up to 3 jpegs of their work during the month of August for consideration in this exhibit.
Click here for Call for Art Information.
October_2019
September 24-October 22- Current River Artisans & Spring Creek Artisans.
These two groups have displayed with Arts Rolla for a number of years. They bring a varied selection of artwork in many different types of media. From Acrylic paintings to Wood Carvings. 2D and 3D work.
October 4 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.
November_2019
October 22- November 26 - 32nd Annual Judged Art Exhibition
Arts Rolla is pleased to invite visual artists to submit original works to be a part of the Arts Rolla 32nd Annual Judged Art Exhibition. The juror for this year's event is Roberto Regalardo.
Click here for call for art information.
November 1 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO. Award presentation will begin at 6 pm.
12 Biennial Writing Competition, November 2, 2019, Christ Episcopal Church Rolla MO. please click the link below for details on how to enter. 2019_writing_comp_entry_form_pdf.pdf
December 2019
November 26 through December 30- Local Color
Arts Rolla is pleased to showcase the original art created by Local Color. This exhibit will share a variety of subjects and style created by multiple artists. This exhibit will have something for everyone and be lots of fun. Make plans to attend out First Friday Opening Reception so you can meet the artists.
Click here for Call for Art information.
December 6 – First Friday Opening Reception - 5 pm to 7 pm at The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO.
