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Posted on: April 12, 2016

Springfield Police, Art Museum to host news conference at 3:30 p.m. at museum

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The Springfield Police Department and the Springfield Art Museum will host a news conference at 3:30 p.m. today in front of the museum's entrance at 1111 E. Brookside Drive.

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Springfield Art Museum Announces 2023 Exhibition Season

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Springfield Art Museum Hosts Ribbon Cutting Day

Posted on: October 13, 2022
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Posted on: October 7, 2022
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Posted on: August 29, 2022
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Posted on: August 22, 2022
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Posted on: July 26, 2022
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Posted on: July 18, 2022
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Posted on: June 1, 2022
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Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Lawn Art With Neighbors (L.A.W.N.) 2022 Public Viewing April 23-May 8

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Posted on: April 5, 2022
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Posted on: May 20, 2020
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Springfield Art Museum Virtual Board Meeting Announcement

Posted on: May 19, 2020
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Posted on: April 30, 2020
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Posted on: May 6, 2020
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Posted on: April 16, 2020
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Posted on: March 30, 2020
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Posted on: March 25, 2020
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Springfield Art Museum Temporarily Closes to the Public

Posted on: March 17, 2020
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Posted on: November 18, 2019
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99 Times Party Returns to Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: September 18, 2019
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Randy Bacon Photography Exhibit Opens at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: September 9, 2019
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Posted on: August 12, 2019
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Springfield Art Museum and Park Board Mount Large-Scale Public Art Installation

Posted on: July 29, 2019
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Posted on: July 8, 2019
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Posted on: July 1, 2019
Stephen Zhang, "Mindscape," an abstract watercolor painting.

Texas Artist Takes Top Award in Watercolor USA 2019

Posted on: May 6, 2019
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Posted on: April 9, 2019
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Springfield Art Museum Acquires Racela Cuban Print Collection

Posted on: March 28, 2019
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Springfield Art Museum Hosts Nick Cave Exhibition

Posted on: March 22, 2019
Watercolor USA 2019 juror Dean Mitchell receiving the 2018 Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award

Springfield Art Museum Seeks Entries For Watercolor USA 2019

Posted on: January 16, 2019
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Springfield Art Museum’s 2019 Exhibition Line-Up Includes Nick Cave and International Traveling Show

Posted on: January 9, 2019
El Grabado: Contemporary Cuban Printmaking identity

Extensive Private Collection of Cuban Prints to be Shown at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: November 26, 2018
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Springfield Art Museum Announces Over 90 New Acquisitions in 90th Anniversary Year

Posted on: November 1, 2018
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Springfield Art Museum Announces Visionary 30 Year Master Plan

Posted on: October 9, 2018
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99 Times Party Returns to Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: September 25, 2018
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Springfield Art Museum Adds Little Rock, Arkansas Watercolorist to Permanent Collection

Posted on: July 9, 2018
Kathleen Giles, "Queen of Hearts"

New York Artist Takes Top Award in Watercolor USA 2018

Posted on: May 7, 2018
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Art In Bloom Blossoms at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: April 16, 2018
THBBB identity

Southwest Missouri Museum Associates Host Ragtime Infused Birthday Party for Thomas Hart Benton

Posted on: April 6, 2018
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Retrospective Exhibition of Works by Rose O’Neill Opens at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: March 20, 2018
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National Art Publisher Selects Watercolor USA 2018

Posted on: April 4, 2018
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Springfield Art Museum Earns Accreditation From American Alliance of Museums

Posted on: March 20, 2018
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Significant Growth Fuels Springfield Art Museum Master Plan

Posted on: January 24, 2018
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Springfield Art Museum Seeks Entries For Watercolor USA 2018

Posted on: January 1, 2018
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Springfield Art Museum Announces 90th Anniversary Exhibition Line-Up

Posted on: December 26, 2017
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Generous Donations Allow Springfield Art Museum To Acquire Complete Set of Grant Wood Lithographs

Posted on: November 20, 2017
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Voices From Vietnam Comes to Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: November 8, 2017
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Southwest Missouri Museum Associates Host Greek Themed Fall Fashion Show

Posted on: October 4, 2017
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Nigerian Ambassador of Art Returns to Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: September 11, 2017
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99 Times Party Brings Gilded Age Glamour to Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: September 6, 2017
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Wonder Rooms at Springfield Art Museum Provides Glimpse into Private Art Collections

Posted on: August 31, 2017
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Springfield Art Museum Seeks Master Planner to Envision Next 90 Years

Posted on: August 24, 2017
Veterans Views Poster

Veteran’s Photography Exhibition to Open at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: July 13, 2017
Scott A. Schweigert, Curator of Art and Civilization - Reading Public Museum

American Impressionism Curator Talk Confirmed

Posted on: June 12, 2017
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Summer Solstice Art Fair Brings Diverse Creative Talent to Lafayette Park

Posted on: June 5, 2017
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Curator Talk Cancelled

Posted on: May 25, 2017
Scott A. Schweigert, Curator of Art and Civilization - Reading Public Museum

American Impressionism Curator to Speak at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: May 23, 2017
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Monroe City Artist Takes Top Award in Watercolor USA 2017

Posted on: May 22, 2017
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Museum Announces Exhibition Opportunity for Local Artists

Posted on: May 17, 2017
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Springfield Art Museum Announces Major Gifts to 2017 Give Ozarks Campaign

Posted on: April 26, 2017
American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists' Colony

Major Traveling Exhibition of Impressionist Works Opens at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: April 4, 2017
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Final Call For Veterans Photography; Deadline is March 31

Posted on: March 17, 2017
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Local Artist David Bigelow Presents Drawing Workshop

Posted on: March 8, 2017
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Eighth Annual Springfield-Area African American Read-In Higlights Contributions of Black Authors

Posted on: February 21, 2017
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Placeworks Receives Boost from the Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation & SMMA

Posted on: February 14, 2017
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Generous Gift Allows Museum to Acquire Largest Watercolor Yet to Permanent Collection

Posted on: November 14, 2016
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Nigerian Ambassador for Art to Demonstrate Watercolor Practice at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: November 2, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum to Open Wood-Fired Ceramics Exhibition

Posted on: October 25, 2016
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Jerry Hoover and the Firehouse Band Kicks-Off New First Friday Concert Series

Posted on: September 21, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum to Award $3,000 to Emerging Regional Artist

Posted on: September 1, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum and Drury University to de-install House of Art(S).

Posted on: August 1, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Curator Earns Regional Museum Leadership Award

Posted on: August 1, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Receives Competitive Federal Innovation Grant

Posted on: July 18, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Gets “Up Close and Personal” With New Watercolor Exhibit

Posted on: July 14, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Moves Forward With Shift in Public Hours

Posted on: June 10, 2016
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Springfield Artist Takes Top Award in Watercolor U.S.A. 2016

Posted on: May 23, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Partners With Colorado Artist, Ozarks Food Harvest on “Warhol Uncanned"

Posted on: April 28, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum to Open Textile Arts Exhibition

Posted on: April 26, 2016
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Artsfest on Walnut Street Advance Tickets On Sale Now

Posted on: April 22, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Announces Free Family Event, Major Gifts to Campaign

Posted on: April 20, 2016
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FBI announces $25,000 reward for information leading to recovery of artwork

Posted on: April 12, 2016
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Springfield Police Department investigating commercial burglary at Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: April 8, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Re-opens Musgrave Wing; Announces Next Renovation Project

Posted on: March 31, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum to Open All School Exhibit; Author Stephanie Storey to Speak

Posted on: March 15, 2016
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1 Million Cups Springfield Moves to the Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: March 4, 2016
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Springfield Art Museum Staffer to Head Lake Region Heritage Center

Posted on: March 3, 2016
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Art Museum's new programs teach collaboration and leadership, build creativity and confidence

Posted on: February 12, 2016