Hannibal Arts Council

Hannibal Arts Council Hannibal Arts Council was established in 1975. OUR VISION: Creating Community Through the Arts.
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OUR MISSION: The mission of the Hannibal Arts Council is to provide and promote programs that spark engagement in the arts.

ART BILLBOARDS/BANNERS NOW SHOWING Throughout the month of June, Robinson Outdoor digital billboards at Broadway & Maple...
06/01/2026

ART BILLBOARDS/BANNERS NOW SHOWING

Throughout the month of June, Robinson Outdoor digital billboards at Broadway & Maple Avenue and Stardust Drive will showcase vibrant works by local artists as part of the Hannibal Arts Council’s 11th Annual ART IN THE OPEN public art contest. This annual public art initiative is sponsored by the Hannibal Arts Council.

Five winning entries were selected - two Student Division and three Adult Division winners. Featured on the billboards are:
Student Division
o “Dahlia” by Addilyn Hedges of Hannibal
o “Giraffe” by Ella Weber of Louisiana
Adult Division
o “Pistol+Hotrod+Mike” by Joan Atkins of Canton
o “Dusk to Dawn” by Patricia Garey of Hannibal
o “Desert Relic” by Timothy Spencer of Quincy

A selection committee chose ten finalists in each division and the public cast over 2,000 votes via a Facebook contest to choose the final winners.

ART IN THE OPEN brings art out of galleries and into the everyday lives of residents and visitors, turning local roadsides into open-air galleries and celebrating creativity across all ages. The winning images are also currently featured on ART IN THE OPEN Splash banners at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation's Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center.

Today's Coffee Talk: Dennis Babbitt sponsored by Wade Stables, PC was engaging and enriching! I loved hearing more about...
06/01/2026

Today's Coffee Talk: Dennis Babbitt sponsored by Wade Stables, PC was engaging and enriching! I loved hearing more about Babbitt's plein air experiences and capturing the natural landscape in watercolor, gauche, acrylics and oils. What a talent! See his works at the Hannibal Arts Council through June 27 during regular gallery hours Noon-5pm Mon-Fri and 11am-2pm Saturdays or at the Alliance Art Gallery.

TODAY at 2pm is Coffee Talk: Dennis Babbitt. You'll be enriched and engaged learning about Babbitt's creative journey a...
05/31/2026

TODAY at 2pm is Coffee Talk: Dennis Babbitt. You'll be enriched and engaged learning about Babbitt's creative journey and how he interprets the landscape through plein air and studio works.

Austin Roberts is a professor of art at John Wood Community College and is known for his stunning portraits and painting...
05/30/2026

Austin Roberts is a professor of art at John Wood Community College and is known for his stunning portraits and paintings of clouds...his current exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council does not disappoint! Experience his art IN PERSON during regular gallery hours through June 27.

Words Come to Life original artwork was unveiled and contributing writers from the Friday Writers Group saw for the firs...
05/30/2026

Words Come to Life original artwork was unveiled and contributing writers from the Friday Writers Group saw for the first time what the selected artists created after reading their assigned writing selection. Such an amazing experience! Stop by and read/view the contribution of each writer/artist duo through June 27.

Contributing writers are Teresa Miller (2), Mary Ann Brinkley, John Paul Tomko and Susan Welker. Participating artists include Adriana Brown, Howard Kuo, Vilma Holt, Renée Donley and Brenda Beck Fisher.

ART MAKES A SPLASH AT RONNY FERREL HANNIBAL AQUATIC CENTER!The five winning entries from the Hannibal Arts Council’s 11t...
05/29/2026

ART MAKES A SPLASH AT RONNY FERREL HANNIBAL AQUATIC CENTER!

The five winning entries from the Hannibal Arts Council’s 11th annual ART IN THE OPEN public art contest aren’t just appearing on digital billboards around Hannibal in June – they have been transformed into banners that will hang all summer at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center. Two sets of banners enhance both sides of the fencing surrounding the pool. Visitors to the pool and those passing by will get to enjoy the banners. The Hannibal Arts Council, Hannibal Parks & Recreation and Golden Eagle Distributing have teamed up for this vibrant and creative summer project – to make a SPLASH!

Winning images featured in the SPLASH! project in the Student Division are “Dahlia” by Addylin Hedges of Hannibal and “Giraffe” by Ella Weber of Louisiana. Adult Division winners include “Pistol+Hotrod+Mike” by Joan Atkins of Canton, “Dusk to Dawn” by Patricia Garey of Hannibal and “Desert Relic” by Timothy Spencer of Quincy.

SPLASH! is an added project of the ART IN THE OPEN public art contest. For the 2026 contest 180 entries were submitted, including 48 in the Student Division and 132 in the Adult Division. A selection committee chose ten finalists in each division and then opened voting through a Facebook Contest for the public to determine both the Adult and Student Division winners. Over 1800 votes were cast in the contests.

In addition to being featured with SPLASH! banners, winners have their work featured on Robinson Outdoor digital billboards at Broadway & Maple Avenue and Stardust Drive during the month of June.

Friday Night Preview: Babbitt, Roberts, Open Show/Photography Channel is TONIGHT from 5-7pm at the Hannibal Arts Council...
05/29/2026

Friday Night Preview: Babbitt, Roberts, Open Show/Photography Channel is TONIGHT from 5-7pm at the Hannibal Arts Council. Art. Food. Drink. Friends. FREE!

Only two more chances to see Topdog/Underdog at Bluff City Theater. Performances are Friday and Saturday night at 7:30p...
05/29/2026

Only two more chances to see Topdog/Underdog at Bluff City Theater. Performances are Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm. Book your free tickets by going to https://bluffcitytheater.com.

Please be advised this is a dark comedy and contains course language, sexual references, and violence so may not be suitable for all audiences.

CELEBRATE AWARDS: During our most recent exhibit an award ceremony was held to recognize each participant who shared the...
05/29/2026

CELEBRATE AWARDS: During our most recent exhibit an award ceremony was held to recognize each participant who shared their work and to present SPECIAL AWARDS - Best Fine Art, Best Craft and People's Choice. Due to privacy, we are not listing the names with the winning works, only showing you the winning works (award won in caption).

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105 South Main Street
Hannibal, MO
63401

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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm

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(573)2216545

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