Springfield Art Museum

The Springfield Art Museum’s fundraiser returns Saturday, Oct. 4, with immersive installations inspired by George Tooker’s “Un Ballo in Maschera.” We talk with museum staff and participating artists about turning fashion, light and sound into a one-night-only tableau.

You can sign the beam and add well wishes from 6 to 8 p.m. during First Friday Art Walk at the Art Study Club in downtown Springfield.

Phase 1 of the project is expected to be finished by 2027.

The sculptures are on the Hatch Lawn and on the west side of Phelps Grove Park.

The classes will begin in February at the Wilhoit Building.

The museum is closed for at least two years for a major renovation of its building at Phelps Grove Park.

The funding goes to a variety of nonprofits in the Ozarks.

Giving Tuesday on December 3 is an annual event following Black Friday that encourages people to be philanthropic.

The Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library will host the last program of the year. The Springfield-Greene County Library District and Springfield Art Museum will continue the programs in Spring 2025.

The museum said the donation will add to its permanent collection of enamel pieces, which consists of work by Springfield Artist Sarah Perkins.