Montgomery County Arts Council

Montgomery County Arts Council The MCAC is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creativity and inspiration to all the arts in Montgomery County.

The Montgomery County Arts Council was formed in 2013 after the University Extension hosted a meeting on Jan. 23, 2013 at the Montgomery City Public Library to begin the formation of an arts council in Montgomery County. Michael Gaines of the Missouri Arts Council teamed up with Community Development Specialist Dean Larkin to start the process. Gaines, who was then the Administrator of the Hanniba

l Arts Council, offered information on how other counties have organized their arts councils. Another meeting was held on Feb. 12 with the group creating by-laws, forming a governing board and discussing membership ideas. Cindy Branstetter, Laura Burnham, Ross Castle, Suzanne Espen and Laurie Ruhl became the charter board of directors of MCAC, which is dedicated to supporting all the arts and artists throughout the whole county with the goal of providing talented and creative artists in the area with opportunities to show and sell their work. The Arts Council’s first event was the First Big Art Show and Sale on March 23, 2013 at the Bellflower Community Center. There were 20 artists at the event, which drew about 100 people. The Arts Council held its first board meeting on April 4 at the University of Missouri Extension Office. The Montgomery County Arts Council supports the work and success of local artists and artisans of all ages. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creativity and access to all the arts in Montgomery County. We offer an Art Gallery, Classes, Summer Art Camp, Workshops and Seminars, Open Studio Thursday Nights, and Saturday in the Park.

Gelli prints with botanicals.By Joan Treis.
06/02/2026

Gelli prints with botanicals.
By Joan Treis.

06/02/2026
Imagination.All in your head. 💜💜💜💜
06/02/2026

Imagination.
All in your head. 💜💜💜💜

Let's do this! Creating mud pottery, mud painting, fairy mud cupcakes decorated with pebbles and wildflowers, ideas gal...
06/02/2026

Let's do this! Creating mud pottery, mud painting, fairy mud cupcakes decorated with pebbles and wildflowers, ideas galore as our Montgomery City Public Library hosts one of the most creative events ever. Volunteers are needed. So please offer time and talent. ❤️

The Library is in need of volunteers to help with Mud Day on Saturday, June 27. Times are 8-1. Please contact the Library if you’d like to help with this fun event for kids! You can request indoor(non muddy) or outdoor (possibly muddy). This is one of our young patrons’ favorite events!

06/01/2026

Libraries support children by strengthening early literacy skills, fostering a life long love of learning, and providing a safe, enriching community space.
The Summer Reading program is in full swing so make sure your child takes part! Sign up soon

The Montgomery City Public Library offers access to so many wonderful books for all ages and educational programs that help kids build imagination. Enjoy the video shared here with your child as this happy Dinosaur gets his first library card with Library Director Gaylee Harris !

06/01/2026

CALL FOR ART: VOICES OF CHANGE - The Gallery at the Library invites artists to share creative work inspired by social, cultural, and environmental themes. All art mediums are encouraged.

Visit us at scenicregional.org/gallery to find the online entry form and additional information. All artwork entered into the show must be available for purchase.

The Gallery at the Library is located in Hermann, Missouri.

Smple play idea.
06/01/2026

Smple play idea.

🦁🍃 Nature Lion Craft 🍃🦁

Turn a woodland walk into a creative activity by gathering leaves and using them to make a colourful lion’s mane! Simply draw a lion’s face on paper and arrange your collected leaves around it to create a wild and wonderful mane.

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123 E 3rd Street
Montgomery City, MO
63361

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5pm - 7pm

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