Silent Art Auction for Collections Support

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 2:00–5:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of art and community at our Silent Art Auction, benefiting the collection support efforts of the Springfield Museum of Art (SMoA). This special event will feature a curated selection of stunning works by the late Eunice Bronkar, offering a unique opportunity to acquire beautiful pieces while supporting the preservation and growth of our museum’s cherished collection.

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield, OH 45504

$10 per Bid Card, General Admission: Free

Live music, cash bar, refreshments, and fun for the whole family

Featuring 100 works of art by the late artist, Eunice Bronkar.

All proceeds support the care and preservation of SMoA’s art collection.

Whether you are an avid art collector or this is your first time purchasing art, this event is for you! Art at all price points will be available. Celebrate with us at this casual and fun event.

Buy bid tickets: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341777&id=13

For more information, please contact Patrick Wicker (pwicker@springfieldart.net).

Big Read: Book Discussion and Writing Circle

November 18, 6pm

Book Discussion and Writing Circle

November 18 | 6pm
Springfield Museum of Art

Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451 and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to “live in curiosity.”

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Where We Live: “In Curiosity” Community Conversation

November 5, 2-3:30pm

Where We Live: “In Curiosity” Community Conversation

November 5 | 2-3:30pm
Springfield Museum of Art

Join community leaders and neighbors for thoughts on living in curiosity and a guided exploration of the ideas in Tigris, and Fahrenheit 451. The event includes short presentations, time in the gallery and small group discussions about ways to come together as our community grows and changes.

Big Read: Book Discussion and Writing Circle

October 21, 6pm

Book Discussion and Writing Circle

October 21 | 6pm
United Senior Services

Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451 and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to “live in curiosity.”

Big Read: Come Find Art

October 13, 12:30-4:30pm

Come Find Art

October 13 | Drop-in from 12:30-4:30pm
Springfield Museum of Art

Featuring artist Amanda Love on site, this FREE, all-ages day of creativity explores books, community and art. Make art from deconstructed books in the hands-on studio.

Big Read: Read-In

September 28, 11am-4pm

Read-In

September 28 | 11am-4pm
Springfield Museum of Art

Come listen, or join as a volunteer, as the text of Fahrenheit 451 is read out loud in the gallery with Amanda Love’s art installation Tigris. If you’d like to volunteer to read, please contact the Museum at (937) 325-4673 or smoa@springfieldart.net.

Big Read: Book Discussion and Writing Circle

September 6, 6pm

Book Discussion and Writing Circle

September 16 | 6pm
Clark County Public Library Main Branch

Local authors lead discussion about Fahrenheit 451 and offer writing prompts to help us explore what it means to “live in curiosity.”

Big Read: Kick Off!

September 1, All day

Springfield Museum of Art and the Main Branch of the Clark County Public Library

Kick Off! at both sites, featuring:

• FREE copies of Fahrenheit 451 in English, Spanish and French
(while supplies last)

• FREE passes to see Tigris at the Museum
• Interactive stations for exploring the Big Read theme of Where
We Live: In Curiosity

SMoA Art Ball 2024

The Annual Art Ball
Returns this Year

Saturday, Aug 24, 2024

Purchase tickets at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341777&id=10

For additional information,
contact the Museum at
events@springfieldart.net or 937.346.8478

Business Community Happy Hour

Springfield Museum of Art
Thursday, April 25th

5:30-7PM

Join us for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and networking amongst the art work. Celebrate the opening of the North Wing, view the new spaces, and learn about the exciting initiatives at the Museum.

Complementary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar
(one complimentary drink ticket provided)

RSVP encouraged to events@springfieldart.net

Come Find Art! – Free All-Ages Days of Creativity

12:30-4:30pm, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10 and Dec 8

Drop in the second Sunday of each month 12:30-4:3pm.

Come Find Art features a different artist from the galleries each month and an open studio for making art inspired by the materials or techniques used by the artist. When possible, the artist is on site – making art and talking with visitors during the event.

Admission to these Come Find Art museum visits is free thanks to our sponsors and our Business Members.

New North Wing Opening Celebration

Saturday, Jan 27, 11am-3pm

We are thrilled to invite the public to the much anticipated grand opening of the newly renovated North Wing of the Museum.

Enjoy activities and performances as you tour the new galleries, studios, and event spaces. This event marks the culmination of years of dedication, passion, and collaboration.

Art Noire 2024

Friday, Feb 2 and Saturday, Feb 3

For our third presentation, Love Black, Art Noire is a special two-day celebration on Friday, Feb 2 and Saturday, Feb 3, 2024. Featuring Midwest artists and black-owned businesses,
this event celebrates black expression. More information can be found at artxnoire.com.

Oral History Weekend

Saturday, Feb 24, 11am-2pm and Sunday, Feb 25, 2024

Please join the Museum, Clark County Historical Society, and Dr. Cynthia Richards of the English Department at Wittenberg University, in documenting stories of resilience in our community by participating in the Oral History
Weekend in connection with Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic. Stories of the pandemic and/or the Great Depression are welcome. Gallery admission is FREE and open to the public during the event.
Options for documenting stories will include:
» real-time talk-to-type with a court reporter
» video/audio recording
» circle conversations
» writing by hand
Stories may be on view during the remainder of the exhibition, shared with the Clark County Historical Society, and/or on view at pop-up, mini exhibitions at local health facilities.