Benton County Arts
promoting creative connection in Benton County, MO
Benton County Arts exists to encourage and promote the arts and artists in Benton County, Missouri, in partnership with county tourism, local businesses, and other foundations.
Benton County Arts began in Feb. 2019 as a Facebook group of local creatives sharing their work, networking, and encouraging one another in their endeavors as makers.
We represent every genre from fine art to fiber art, arts education, photography, performance arts, restoration and repurposing, and so much more.
Our goal is to create a non-profit organization that will promote the arts in our area through partnership with county tourism, education, and local businesses.
We look forward to the community's support in making this goal a reality. The arts are important, and we have a treasure trove of talent to develop and share!
upcoming events
ARTs COUNCIL forming!
You're invited....to be part of a newly forming Benton County Arts Council. We are having our first planning meeting to discuss the who, where, when, why and how of the formation, along with discussion about the appointment of board members and moving forward with filing the necessary paperwork to become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
DATE: September 19th at 6pm
WHERE: Warsaw Community Building - council chambers (lower level)
WHAT: We will be providing information about what this vision looks like for the committee, board members, artists, etc. Discuss electing board members and moving forward with the vision for a Benton County Arts Council formation.
As a brief overview: Benton County Tourism, the MU Extension and Dina Kowal Creative have been holding the Benton County ArtsFest for several years with the anticipation that the funds generated by these festivals would allow for the formation of a non-profit organization to continue supporting the arts in Benton County which includes all genres of arts (visual arts, literary and performing arts, and more!).
The purpose of forming the BCAC is to provide leadership and support for the promotion of artistic expression and historic preservation, and to advocate for resources and education that expand arts opportunities for all.
If you have other people who you feel would like to attend, please feel free to forward this email to them. The more interest - the higher the success!
The goal of holding art-related events is to support Benton County artists with proceeds going back into the organizing of a Benton County Arts Council to oversee and support art-related events and continue to promote the arts culture of Benton County artists. If you are interested in being on this committee board, please contact Dina Kowal, Lynette Stokes or Amie Breshears.
Our annual art walk event, expanded! Experience the arts in Benton County with local artists, makers, and performers. Art contest with cash prizes, artisan demos and workshops, hands-on projects, maker market, live performances. This event is a fundraiser toward future arts events and the formation of a Benton County Arts Council. Click for more information and entry forms for artists, instructors, vendors and performers!
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