Springfield, Missouri  ·  Est. 1987

Where Ozarks Art
Comes Alive

The Visual Artist Alliance connects artists, collectors, and community — showcasing exceptional work, building careers, and making the Ozarks a destination for visual art.

200+
Member Artists
35+
Years Strong
12
Events in 2026
Member artwork
Margaret Holloway
Autumn Light · Oil on Canvas · 36" × 36" · 2026
Member Works

Selected Works

Original works by Alliance members — available for acquisition, on view in current exhibitions, and part of private collections worldwide.

Crimson Field
Crimson Field
Oil on Canvas  ·  48" × 60"  ·  2026
Margaret Holloway
Turning Form
Turning Form
Bronze  ·  14" × 8"  ·  2025
James Thorne
Still Life No. 7
Still Life No. 7
Watercolor  ·  18" × 24"  ·  2026
Carol Davies
Forest Edge
Forest Edge
Oil on Linen  ·  30" × 40"  ·  2025
Sarah Wells
Vessel Series III
Vessel Series III
Stoneware  ·  12" × 9"  ·  2026
Robert Kim
On View

Exhibitions

From intimate solo shows to our signature annual fair — every exhibition is a reason to see something extraordinary.

Now Open
Portraits of Place
Through May 31, 2026
VAA West Wing
Fourteen Alliance members
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Opening June 1
Ozarks in Abstraction
June 1 – July 15, 2026
VAA Main Gallery
Solo exhibition
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September
Art of the Ozarks
4th Annual Fine Art Fair
September 12 – 13, 2026
Outdoor Pavilion
100+ artists · Free admission
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December
Annual Member Showcase
December 2026
All VAA Galleries
Open submission for members
Submit Work →
Calendar

Upcoming Events

Openings, workshops, artist talks, and community gatherings.

May
24
Opening Reception — Portraits of Place
6:00 – 9:00 PM  ·  VAA Gallery  ·  Free & Open to Public
RSVP
Jun
7
Workshop: Watercolor & the Ozark Landscape
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM  ·  Studio 3  ·  Members $40 / Public $65
Register
Jun
19
Artist Talk: Abstract Landscape in the Ozarks
7:00 PM  ·  Main Gallery  ·  Free for Members
RSVP
Sep
12
Art of the Ozarks — 4th Annual Fine Art Fair
Sat 10AM–6PM  ·  Sun 11AM–5PM  ·  Free Admission
Info
Our Community

Member Artists

200+ visual artists working across every medium — oil, watercolor, sculpture, photography, ceramics, printmaking, and more.

Margaret Holloway Margaret Holloway work
Margaret Holloway
Oil  ·  Abstract Landscape
James Thorne James Thorne work
James Thorne
Sculpture  ·  Bronze
Priya Nair Priya Nair work
Priya Nair
Photography  ·  Fine Art
Carol Davies Carol Davies work
Carol Davies
Watercolor  ·  Botanical
Robert Kim Robert Kim work
Robert Kim
Ceramics  ·  Functional Art
Sarah Wells Sarah Wells work
Sarah Wells
Mixed Media  ·  Textile
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Membership That Works
For Your Career

Real opportunities to show, sell, learn, and connect with the Ozarks art community.

Community
$35 / yr
Art enthusiasts & collectors

  • Event invitations & early access
  • Member newsletter
  • Gallery discount — 10%
  • Voting rights
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Artist Member
$75 / yr
For working artists

  • Portfolio listing in member gallery
  • Exhibition eligibility — all shows
  • Annual Art Fair booth eligibility
  • Workshop discounts — 25%
  • Marketing & promotion support
  • Studio space access
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Patron
$150 / yr
Collectors & business champions

  • All Community benefits
  • Private preview receptions
  • Recognition in all programs
  • Complimentary workshop — 1/year
  • Artist introduction service
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Meet the Docent

Ask about our exhibitions, artists, events, or membership. The Docent knows every artist in the Alliance — their influences, their process, their work. Available 24/7.

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Event details, registration & scheduling

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Welcome to the Visual Artist Alliance. I know every artist in this community — their influences, their process, their work. What brings you in today?
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Tell me about the Art of the Ozarks fair
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Art of the Ozarks is our signature annual event — now in its fourth year. September 12–13 at the Outdoor Pavilion. Free admission, over 100 artists showing original work, live demonstrations, and artist talks throughout the weekend.
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200+ artists. Exhibitions. Community. Career support. This is where Ozarks art lives.

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