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.
To learn more about the Early Stage Social Engagement Program, you are invited to watch this short presentation click here.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Beginner 3D Needle Felting Class - October 22, 2026
Register today!!!!
Class size is limited.
Upcoming Exhibits and Literary Events
October 2026
Pulaski Creative Arts Alliance
September 29, 2026 to October 27,2026
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
You won't want to miss the exceptional that the Pulaski Creative Arts Alliance will bring to The Centre for our October 2026 exhibition. This exhibition includes acryllc, pastel, photography, fiber art and 3-D art and many other surprises.
The Pulaski Creative Arts Alliance exhibition will be an exhibition you won't want to miss.
The First Friday Opening will give you a chance to meet many of the artists and see the exhibition. It also is a great time to learn from the artists and ask questions.
Click here for Call for Art Information
Questions about this exhibition can be directed to [email protected]
or by calling 573 364 5539.
The Pulaski Creative Arts Alliance exhibition will be an exhibition you won't want to miss.
The First Friday Opening will give you a chance to meet many of the artists and see the exhibition. It also is a great time to learn from the artists and ask questions.
Click here for Call for Art Information
Questions about this exhibition can be directed to [email protected]
or by calling 573 364 5539.
Important Dates
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, October 2 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works of art before 2 pm.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, October 2 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works of art before 2 pm.
November 2026
39th Annual Judged Art Exhibition (Judge Karen Glines
October 27,2026 to November 24, 2026
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
October 27,2026 to November 24, 2026
The Centre, 1200 Holloway, Rolla, MO
Greetings Missouri artists! Arts Rolla is pleased to announce that the 39th Annual Judged Art Exhibition will be held during the month of November 2026. This annual event includes all types of art, except photography.
Our judge this year is Karen Glines, who will determine which works of art will receive awards.
This year the following awards will be presented:
- Best of Show
- Second Place Award (Diane Knight Memorial Award Memorial Fund)
- Third Place Award (Sponsored by the Jeanenne Silleck Memorial Fund)
- Dan Woodward Memorial Award
- Four Awards of Excellence
- Honorable Mentions.
We greatly appreciate the investment in the arts made by Phelps County Bank.
This year, a new award has been added. It is the Dan Woodward Memorial Award.. This award will be presented to a work that uses one of the following mediums: graphite, pen & ink, and/or pencil.
Click here to download Call for Art Information
For more information about this exhibition contact Arts Rolla at 573 364 5539 or email us at [email protected]
Our judge this year is Karen Glines, who will determine which works of art will receive awards.
This year the following awards will be presented:
- Best of Show
- Second Place Award (Diane Knight Memorial Award Memorial Fund)
- Third Place Award (Sponsored by the Jeanenne Silleck Memorial Fund)
- Dan Woodward Memorial Award
- Four Awards of Excellence
- Honorable Mentions.
We greatly appreciate the investment in the arts made by Phelps County Bank.
This year, a new award has been added. It is the Dan Woodward Memorial Award.. This award will be presented to a work that uses one of the following mediums: graphite, pen & ink, and/or pencil.
Click here to download Call for Art Information
For more information about this exhibition contact Arts Rolla at 573 364 5539 or email us at [email protected]
Important Dates
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, November 6, 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works of art before 2 pm.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit is installed.
Friday, November 6, 2026 - 5 pm to 7 pm - First Friday Opening
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - 10 am to 2 pm - Exhibit uninstalled- Artists pick up unsold works of art before 2 pm.
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December 2026 - Local Color
January 2027 - Miniature Art Exhibition (11" x 14" or smaller. <50" circumference.)
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
December 2026 - Local Color
January 2027 - Miniature Art Exhibition (11" x 14" or smaller. <50" circumference.)
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