MISSOURI FEATURED ARTISTS PROGRAM:  Linda Wilmes, The Landing, watercolor | Richard Prosch, some of his Western fiction | Jennifer Walker, Jet Trails II, polyester resin and mahogany | Askia Bilal, Wheel of fortune: portrait of a pauper who rose, acrylic, collage, pastel, spray paint on canvas

The Missouri Arts Council supports the arts that strengthen

the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our state.

Our Commitment to Cultural Equity

A core value of the Missouri Arts Council is to celebrate Missouri’s cultural richness and diversity. All Missourians benefit from public investments in the arts. To support a full creative life for all, the Missouri Arts Council commits to policies and practices of cultural equity that empower an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible state.

Missouri Arts Council board, December 2018, revised June 2020

59th annual “ORiGINALE” exhibition
127 works by 70 area artists
Hannibal Art Club

September 22–October 28

Interior photo of art gallery wall with a dozen framed paintings hanging on the wall and several sculptures on tables in front of it

““A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
St. Louis Shakespeare

September 29 – October 7

Illustration of faerie woman reaching out to touch a man wearing a business suit and ass's head

“The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century” exhibition
Saint Louis Art Museum

Through January 1, 2024

Painting of horse and rider galloping across graffiti-style background

28th annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition
Neosho Arts Council

Through October 31

Wall display of four paintings: landscape with fall trees, landscape with shadowed forest path, semi-abstract of people playing guitars, impressionistic of people playing fiddles