Benton County Arts

promoting creative connection in Benton County, MO

The Benton County Arts Council exists to encourage and promote the arts and artists in Benton County, Missouri, by establishing partnerships to support, advocate, educate, preserve, improve, inspire, and enjoy the richness of positive creative expression in our community.

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 moving forward with filing the necessary paperwork to become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  

 

DATE:  3rd Tuesday of each month, 5:30 PM
WHERE:  Warsaw Community Building - council chambers (lower level)


As a brief overview: Benton County Tourism, the MU Extension and Dina Kowal Creative have been holding Benton County ArtsFest for several years, in hopes of generating funds to be able to form a non-profit organization that could continue supporting the arts in Benton County, embracing all art forms (visual arts, literary and performing arts, and more!).

 

We look forward to establishing partnerships to support, advocate, educate, preserve, improve, inspire, and enjoy the richness of positive creative expression in our communities. Please join us! If you are interested in membership, please contact Dina Kowal, Nicole Garrett, or Shelley Zimmerman.


 


benton county ARTSFEST - annual event!

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 7th! 

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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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