Kirksville Arts Association

Kirksville Arts Association The posted hours are for during exhibits.

In between exhibits the gallery remains closed while new exhibits are installed, and appointments can be made to meet with office staff.

FREE PAINTING WORKSHOPS!!!!Catherine Mahoney will be leading Plein Air Workshops for Children ages 6-14 and Adults 15 an...
05/31/2026

FREE PAINTING WORKSHOPS!!!!

Catherine Mahoney will be leading Plein Air Workshops for Children ages 6-14 and Adults 15 and up focusing on trees and light.

The adult's workshop will be held at Brashear Park on Thursday, June 4th from 9 to 11:50 am and children's workshop will be Saturday, June 6th also from 9 to 11:50.

To register for this free workshop call Madisyn at 660 665 0500 or email her at [email protected].

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from this accomplished Plein Air artist. Space is very limited so register soon.

Summer on the Square kicks off it's 21st season on Friday, June 5th at 7 pm on the beautiful Adair County Courthouse law...
05/29/2026

Summer on the Square kicks off it's 21st season on Friday, June 5th at 7 pm on the beautiful Adair County Courthouse lawn following the Downtown Art Walk.

Keota will be performing for the first concert of the season. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of great music with one of our favorite bands.

We want to thank our sponsors including Missouri Arts Council, Kirksville/Tourism, Du K*m Inn, Lovegreen Ford, Maxwells, and Kirksville Motors.

05/24/2026

The lively art of contemporary rug hooking in Missouri is in the spotlight at our Missouri Folk Arts Program's latest exhibit in their case at the Museum of Art & Archaeology in Columbia. “Folk Arts in Bloom” features art by (clockwise from top ) Georgia Eaton-Adams of Cowgill, Tina Edholm of Columbia, and Dulcy Stewart of Springfield. Missouri rug hooking goes back at least to the 1850s, says MFAP on their “Show Me Folk” blog. “Today, Missouri rug hookers continue to share their passions for color and community, participating in gallery shows, the State Fair, guilds, and social ‘hook-ins’ throughout the state.”
mofolkarts.missouri.edu/folk-arts-in-bloom-hooked-rugs-in-missouri

"The Garden" (2026) by Georgia Eaton-Adams (Georgeville Store), Cowgill
"Dawn's Daisies (Woolley Fox)" (2023) by Tina Edholm, Columbia
"Inspiration Path (2022-2023) by Dulcy Stewart (Dulcy Paints), Springfield

Janis Mercer has donated this beautiful Clara Straight painting of Ringwood Swamp in honor of her parents the late Dr. R...
05/22/2026

Janis Mercer has donated this beautiful Clara Straight painting of Ringwood Swamp in honor of her parents the late Dr. Richard and Bess Mercer.

Ringwood swamp is part of the 500 acre botanical garden at Cornell University, where Clara taught until 1984.

The painting is now on display in the Clara Straight Conference Room at the Sue Ross Arts Center.

We truly appreciate this very generous gift from Janis.

Soft sculptures by Danielle Yakle are now on exhibit in the Gaber Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center through June 30th....
05/20/2026

Soft sculptures by Danielle Yakle are now on exhibit in the Gaber Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center through June 30th. A reception will be held this Thursday, May 21st from 5:30 to 6:30.

Danielle is a multimedia installation artist whose work combines soft sculptures and vintage furniture. She presents familiar objects in unfamiliar ways to explore the difficulty of fitting within established societal conventions. Her work focuses on themes of the home, aging, and hybridity.

Danielle earned her BFA in Studio Art from Truman State University and an MFA in Textile Design from the University of Kansas. She currently teaches at Truman where she heads Sculpture and Fiber Art. Her teaching interests center around the ability of art to celebrate and strengthen communities and her liberal arts classes frequently include building public art projects and staging children's workshops.

The Sue Ross Arts Center is open weekdays 11 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.

Celebrate our country's 250th Birthday and win some cash!!!The City of Kirksville/Tourism and Kirksville Arts are having...
05/20/2026

Celebrate our country's 250th Birthday and win some cash!!!

The City of Kirksville/Tourism and Kirksville Arts are having an Art Contest. Show your creativity and your patriotism by submitting your art work online to https://www.kirksvillearts-srac.org/redwhiteandblue by Monday, June 22nd. Facebook voters will select the winner for each age category. Each winner will receive $50 sponsored by Kirksville Tourism.

Open to Adair County residents.

Opening Tuesday, May19th in the Ellebracht Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center is a retrospective exhibit of art by Cath...
05/19/2026

Opening Tuesday, May19th in the Ellebracht Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center is a retrospective exhibit of art by Catherine Maloney.

Catherine is a native of LaPlata who now resides in Hermann. She was an art educator and is an award winning artist with over 100 awards. The exhibit features watercolors and oils. Catherine has traveled extensively and many of the pieces reflect her travels.

The exhibit will run through June 30th A reception will be held on Friday, June 5th from 5:30 to 6:30. Catherine will be giving a talk about her art at the reception.

The Sue Ross Arts Center is open weekdays 11am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm.

The Truman Graphics Arts Capstone Exhibit is now open in the Ellebracht Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center and will run...
05/04/2026

The Truman Graphics Arts Capstone Exhibit is now open in the Ellebracht Gallery at the Sue Ross Arts Center and will run through Friday, May 9th. The arts center will be open weekdays 11am to 4pm. A reception will be held Friday evening.

Stop by and see what these talented graduating seniors have created for some local businesses.

Another successful "Tea to Remember" at the Sue Ross Arts Center. Delicious food, gorgeous tables and great conversation...
04/27/2026

Another successful "Tea to Remember" at the Sue Ross Arts Center.

Delicious food, gorgeous tables and great conversation filled the gallery.

Thank you to Karen Mayhew and Janie Theobald for organizing the tea. The members of the Truman Football Team did a fantastic job as servers. The beautiful tables were decorated by Linda Eichor, Linda Treasure, Rebecca Kondi, Dwight Buckingham, Janie Theobald, Julia Edgar, Nancy Belfield, Sarah Topp, Amber Ratcliff, Joanne Jackson, and Zac Burden. We also thank Jerry Mayhew, Patti Kreps and Janet Hawkins for all their help.

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215 South Franklin
Kirksville, MO
63501

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Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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