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SMMA The purpose of SMMA is to promote and support the arts in southwest Missouri and the Springfield Art Museum. The seven original members were Mrs. John Byng, Mrs.

The Southwest Missouri Museum Associates were organized as "The Art Study Club" in 1926 for the purpose of founding an art museum in Springfield, MO. Edwina Cosset, Mrs. Guy Evans, Mrs. Lewis Luster, Mrs. Thomas Maartin, Deborah Weisel, and Mrs. Edward Wilhoit. The Art Study Club incorporated as the "Springfield Art Museum" in 1928. In 1946, The Art Study Club deeded the Museum to the City of Springfield and re-incorporated as the "Southwest Missouri Museum Associates" (SMMA). In 2003, SMMA celebrated it's 75th anniversary. Today members in art groups continue to help shape this non-profit charitable giving organization.

It may still feel like summer, but we're thinking snow! "Snow" sculptures, that is! In conjunction with the upcoming SMM...
10/05/2026

It may still feel like summer, but we're thinking snow! "Snow" sculptures, that is!

In conjunction with the upcoming SMMA Holiday Homes Tour on December 5th, SMMA is sponsoring the first-ever “Snow” Sculpture Community Challenge! This fun art challenge will stretch your creative talents and enable you to take part in a great holiday season event that benefits arts education efforts and the Springfield Art Museum.

The winning “snow” sculptures will be fun, creative works that not only help tour attendees identify where the houses on the tour are located, but also provide fun selfie moments and contribute to the festive atmosphere. Plus, you/your team could win some cash too!
Check out our “Snow” Sculpture Community Challenge and get your entry in by October 29th! https://backyardunicorns.com/snow-sculpture-challenge

The Smma Holiday Homes Tour is back and better than ever on Saturday, December 5th from 10 AM to 3 PM. This year’s SMMA ...
09/30/2026

The Smma Holiday Homes Tour is back and better than ever on Saturday, December 5th from 10 AM to 3 PM.

This year’s SMMA Holiday Homes Tour features SEVEN homes across the four beautiful, centrally located Springfield neighborhoods of University Heights, Roundtree, Walnut Street, and Brentwood, and will provide a unique holiday experience that integrates the rich Springfield arts community by showcasing area performing arts groups in the showcased homes while raising money for arts education and other initiatives that benefit the Springfield Art Museum and the community.

Tickets are $25. Beat the heat and get your tickets now https://backyardunicorns.com/smma-holiday-homes-tour-1

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1111 E Brookside Drive
Springfield, MO
65807

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Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm

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(417) 874-2869

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