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Artists and Crafters are invited to the SHOW ME ARTISTS: Artists & Entrepreneurs Retreat this August 1st-3rd at Lost Hill Lake in St. Clair, MO.
Show Me Artists is a Midwest Art Collective focused on creating opportunities for artists to network and provide business support. The goal with this event is to provide a super relaxed space for creatives to chill and network, make art or just relax and explore.


Festival of Arts
OCTOBER 25, 2025 10am-3pm
at Heartland Arts Gifts and
Gallery
303 West Main Street, Steelville, Mo 65565
View the 2025 Plein Air Paintings
Remainder of PA paintings can be seen at Gallery Zeke during regular hours through June 28th
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors!


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Reception May 3rd 4p.m. to 7p.m.
Fridays & Saturdays 11a.m. to 4p.m.
Sunday (except last Sunday of the month)
11a.m.-3p.m.
The French Term Plein Air means “out of doors” and refers to the practice of painting outdoor.
Steelville Arts Council (STARCO) is proud to present the 3rd annual HSPA retreat. Over the past 12 years STARCO has hosted the annual Plein Air event in the Steelville area featuring artists from around the Midwest. We are excited to share the details of our 3rd High School Plein Air with your school.
The students will learn the fundamentals of plein air painting, working with mentors and guest artists each day. The event will take place from 9am on Friday May 31st, 2024, through 4pm on Sunday June 2nd, 2024. The High School Plein Air will be hosted at the Mound Ridge Retreat Center (moundridge.org)
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