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Joey McLaughlin talks with the St. Louis Cardinals Martin Coco about COVID restrictions being eased at Busch Stadium, and more seats being available for the Cardinal/Cub series this weekend. Tickets are available starting at $20.
Joey McLaughlin talks with the Executive Director of the Springfield Area Arts Council, Sheila Walk about the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series that gets underway on June 3rd, downtown.
The Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC) announced April 20 the return of a biennial art exhibit that encourages workers to showcase their creativity. Participating businesses, government agencies, educational and medical entities will encourage their employees to showcase their artwork. On My Own Time is one of the best ways to bring employees together. They learn that those they work with daily also are creative on their own time through artistic endeavors after hours, said program coordinator Rosemary Buffington in a news release. The program reveals hidden talent and it is good for the community to know that so much artistic ability resides here, said Sheila Walk, SAAC executive director, in the release. Artists can submit drawings, paintings, fiber and needlework, photography, pottery and other forms of media. The deadline for organizations to sign up for participation is May 14. Exhibits and judging happen in October. For more info about participating, call or email the
By Kevin Hart
Photo: Springfield Area Arts Council
From the
Springfield Area Arts Council:
The Springfield Area Arts Council is pleased to announce the return of the On My Own Time program in 2021. This biennial visual arts program gives employees of participating organizations, businesses, government agencies, and medical and educational institutions an opportunity to showcase their creativity and accomplishments through artwork completed outside working hours.
Says program coordinator Rosemary Buffington: “On My Own Time is one of the best ways to bring employees together. They learn that those they work with daily also are creative on their own time through artistic endeavors after hours.”