Hannibal Arts Council
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently launched its sixth annual Bad Art by Good People program, which randomly pairs 10 local community leaders with 10 area artists and mentors to create artworks that will be sold to support the arts. The title “Bad Art by Good People” is all in good fun, as…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A holiday jazz concert will be held at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, on Sunday, Dec. 15. The performance will feature smooth jazz and holiday favorites with a jazz twist by Hannibal pianist Bill Morrison and guest musicians — Morrison’s son Marty Morrison on drums, Bennett Wood on saxophone, Tom…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — While the kids have had their fun, it’s time for the grown-ups to get in on the action with Holly Jolly for Adults at the Hannibal Arts Council. Join HAC staff members Beth Hinton and Becky Evans for a festive, hands-on evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council’s annual Holly Jolly Holiday Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7. This festive event offers two session times for children in grades K-5: 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to create six unique holiday-themed projects. This year’s workshop emphasizes the…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Holiday Art Market, the Hannibal Arts Council’s annual holiday sale, opens Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. After opening day, HAC gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. HAC is located at 105 S. Main. The market will run through Dec.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently announced Beth Hinton has accepted the position of program coordinator with the organization. She began her duties in early September, training under Brenda Beck Fisher, who held the position since January 2011. Hinton comes to the program coordinator position with knowledge of the organization and its role in…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council has an outside judge select special award winners for artists and food during its annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Awards are decided based upon the quality and uniqueness of the exhibitor’s work, adherence to the theme and overall presentation. Winning Best of Show in the artist category was fiber…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will offer a free activity for youths in K-5th grade from 5 p.m. until supplies are gone on Thursday, Oct. 31, as part of the Historic Hannibal Marketing Council’s Main Street Trick or Treat event in downtown Hannibal. Youths are invited to come inside the Hannibal Arts Council…
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HANNIBAL, M. — The Hannibal Arts Council is partnering with Two Fathoms Tattoo and Gallery to be the hosts of a one-night-only event to spotlight the art of the tattoo culture. Tattoos After Dark will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Hannibal Arts Council (HAC), 105 S. Main. The event…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. – The Hannibal Arts Council will host a special evening of big band, ballroom and swing with 18-piece Sentimental Journey Dance Band from St. Louis from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the American Legion, 3819 Highway MM. Attire is casual to formal. A cash bar will be available, and…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The George H. Riedel Foundation’s latest grant will help the Hannibal Arts Council provide a host of programs for Hannibal youth. These programs reach more than 500 children ages 3-17. The $10,000 award will help expand the IMPACT youth summer art camps for ages 9-11 and 12-14. It will also fund monthly…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Exhibitors will fill the streets of Hannibal’s Main Street on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, for the Hannibal Arts Council’s 48th annual Hannibal Folklife Festival. Festival hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The two-day festival features artists, artisans,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, is the host of its 11th annual art history luncheon at noon on Friday, Sept. 6. The art history luncheon is a special event designed to fit into a workday lunch hour. The time is used to educate, enrich and engage through focusing on a…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council recently recognized several community members with Paragon awards. Winners were presented original pieces by local artist and Alliance Art Gallery member Steve Ryan. Sherri Steinmann was awarded The Ultimate Paragon, the highest award presented, for her dedication to the Hannibal Arts Council as a board member, membership committee…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Wild & Wacky Art Adventure, a free art festival for kids ages 3 to 10 and their families, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Central Park, Fourth and Broadway. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Canvas!” The Hannibal Arts Council is partnering with many…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, continues its popular Coffee Talk Conversation Series in July. The next program, titled “American Midwest” will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, The program is free and open to the public. Program partners are: Wade Stables P.C. and the Missouri Arts Council,…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The upcoming exhibits at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, feature a wide variety of media. The exhibits will be on display at the Hannibal Arts Council July 19 through Aug. 31. An exhibit opening will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 19, with an artist talk…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 21. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The July/August Art for the Health of It exhibit at the Hannibal Arts Council’s satellite gallery within Blessing Health Hannibal features works by artist Brenda Benson. Benson was born and raised in Hannibal and now lives in Monroe City. She taught art for 26 years in public schools. Upon her retirement, Benson…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council invites the public to submit digital images for an upcoming Photography Channel exhibit titled “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs.” To fit the theme, submitted digital images (up to 5) should feature snapshots of your favorite feline or canine —portraits, in action, funny, cute and precious. The images will…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Sam Schisler is the recipient of the 2024 Hannibal Arts Council Past President’s Scholarship. Schisler, a son of Stephen and Katie Schisler, has a strong background in instrumental music and excelled in all academic courses. Schisler was involved as a percussionist/drummer in Hannibal High School’s concert, jazz, marching and pep bands. He…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. —The Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, will be the site of a performance by the Marty Morrison Trio at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. The performance will feature an organ trio jazz ensemble format with musicians Brian Ward on organ, Adam Scholzman on guitar and Marty Morrison on drums. The trio…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will host a basket weaving workshop with Pat Moore from on Saturday, June 15, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until participants’ baskets are complete. The workshop will include instructions for weaving and assembling a twill Nantucket basket. Students…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — A Gelli Print Cards Arty Party will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Participants will learn about gel printing and create one-of-a-kind prints using innovative techniques. The prints will be used to create a set of four cards and envelopes. The…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council is looking for art submissions featuring the color green. Artists can create new pieces or submit pieces already created that fit the “Green with Envy” theme. The subject doesn’t matter. Just make sure the emphasis of the composition features the color green, or its tints and shades. Paintings,…
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