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
31st Annual Judged Photography Exhibition
May 2025
April 29, 2025 to May 27, 2025
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla will feature the work of many of Missouri's finest photographers at the 31st Annual Judged Photography Exhibition.
Photographers in this event are age 18 and older and will share photographs that showcase their interests and travels. The Annual Judged Photography Exhibition is innovative and unique every year and provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the world through the eyes of the photographer.
About the Judge, Michelle Turner
One of Michelle Turner's prized possessions is a vintage Kodak Instamatic with a single remaining flashcube. From a young age, she'd sneak off with that camera (which belonged to her mother) to capture images. Over the years the cameras may have changed, but her desire to freeze a moment has not. Michelle went on to teach herself how to use a 35mm film camera and use a darkroom during her high school years, but decided a more formal education was in order at CMSU (now UCM) within their Photography Department. She's not only been a photographer for several decades, but she was a photography teacher within both the Art and Journalism Departments at Washington High School in Washington, Missouri until her retirement from Public Education. Since then, she has led photo workshops for East Central College's Continuing Education Program as well as tutored students individually.
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We greatly appreciate the support of the employees of Phelps County Bank, the members of Arts Rolla, the Missouri Arts Council, and the Ozarks Shutter Junkies who have made this exhibition possible.
Photographers in this event are age 18 and older and will share photographs that showcase their interests and travels. The Annual Judged Photography Exhibition is innovative and unique every year and provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the world through the eyes of the photographer.
About the Judge, Michelle Turner
One of Michelle Turner's prized possessions is a vintage Kodak Instamatic with a single remaining flashcube. From a young age, she'd sneak off with that camera (which belonged to her mother) to capture images. Over the years the cameras may have changed, but her desire to freeze a moment has not. Michelle went on to teach herself how to use a 35mm film camera and use a darkroom during her high school years, but decided a more formal education was in order at CMSU (now UCM) within their Photography Department. She's not only been a photographer for several decades, but she was a photography teacher within both the Art and Journalism Departments at Washington High School in Washington, Missouri until her retirement from Public Education. Since then, she has led photo workshops for East Central College's Continuing Education Program as well as tutored students individually.
Click here for Call for Art Information.
We greatly appreciate the support of the employees of Phelps County Bank, the members of Arts Rolla, the Missouri Arts Council, and the Ozarks Shutter Junkies who have made this exhibition possible.
Important Dates
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, May 2, 2025 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Photographers pick up unsold works before 2 pm.
Annual Open Art Exhibition
June 2025
May 27, 2025 to June 24, 2025
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to invite Missouri artists, age 16 and older, to submit original art to the Annual Open Art Exhibition. This exhibition includes Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Sculpture, and Photography.
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Please contact Arts Rolla at 573 364 5539 if you have questions or need additional information.
Click here for Call for Art Information.
Please contact Arts Rolla at 573 364 5539 if you have questions or need additional information.
Important Dates
Tuesday, May 27 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works before 2 pm.
Tuesday, May 27 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, June 6, 2025 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works before 2 pm.
Ozarks Shutter Junkies 2025 Photography Exhibition
July 2025
June 24, 2025 to July 29, 2025
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Arts Rolla is pleased to present the photography of the Ozarks Shutter Junkies during the month of July 2025. The Ozarks Shutter Junkies has more than 900 photographers which bring unique images to share in our gallery.
All photographers entering this exhibit must be 18 years of age or older.
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For additional information please contact Lynn Slawson at 573 578 7864.
All photographers entering this exhibit must be 18 years of age or older.
Click here for Call for Photography Information.
For additional information please contact Lynn Slawson at 573 578 7864.
Important Dates
Tuesday, June 25, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 5 pm to 7 pm - Second Friday Opening
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works before 2 pm.
Tuesday, June 25, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 5 pm to 7 pm - Second Friday Opening
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works before 2 pm.
August 2025 - Black and White Exhibition
September 2025 - Artists from the Current River Artists and the Artists Associated With the Texas County Museum of Art
October 2025 - Pulaski Creative Arts Alliance Exhibit
November 2025 - 38th Judged Art Exhibit & 5th Annual High School Art Exhibit
December 2025 - Local Color