Springfield Art Museum

A new publication by Curator of Art Sarah Buhr traces the institution's evolution from its founding to its role today as a cultural cornerstone of the Ozarks.

Presented by Guaranty Bank in partnership with the Springfield Art Museum and Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Pops in the Park returns June 20 with a free community concert featuring Jeans ’n Classics performing hits from the 1980s.

Phase 1 is nearly finished, and Phase 2 is expected to begin this fall.

The tours will give people a chance to see what's been done so far as the museum undergoes renovations.

Communications Director Nicole Chilton takes KSMU to the museum grounds to discuss a new event held every second Saturday from April through October.

Although the museum is closed for renovations, the long-running exhibition of student artwork will continue this year at another location.

Museum Director Nick Nelson hopes the renovation and expansion will be completed in time for their 100th anniversary in 2028.

After 25 years in nonprofit arts fundraising, Kate Francis has been chosen for the position.

Kate Francis, who has worked for the museum for half a decade, will lead the Foundation.

Phase 1, which began in March, is set to be finished next year, but the museum hopes to raise enough money to go straight into Phase 2.