Creative Missouri
Schedule
Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Missouri Theatre Columbia | Columbia, MO
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Join artists, arts lovers, arts leaders, and cultural champions for a dynamic day at the Missouri Theatre in Columbia! Creative Missouri will mix speakers and performers with networking, an Arts Answer Lab, and resource presentations from around the state. It's a fast-paced entertaining format that lets you experience everything in just five hours. Tickets are $19.65 for general admission and $9 for students, educators, people ages 65+, and veterans.
Don't miss this opportunity to get engaged and be inspired!
SIX REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
1. HIGH-ENERGY, FAST-MOVING FORMAT — Forget dry hour-long lectures! Creative Missouri’s dynamic format intersperses compelling presentations with live performances. This fast-paced approach lets you experience a wealth of ideas, artistic styles, and innovative concepts from just 10 AM to 3 PM.
2. NINE DIVES INTO ART AND INNOVATION — You’ll see firsthand how these Missourians on the cutting edge of creativity are pushing boundaries. You’ll walk away with the fuel to launch your own ideas.
– Camry Ivory, inventor of her Coloratura® electronic paintbrushes that combine music with visual art
– Keli Campbell, sourcing recycled materials for artists to create with
– Tom Ridgely, using Shakespeare to tell a community's stories
– Kaitlyn McConnell, looking to the Ozarks’ past and present to help us understand the future
– Ed Reggi, master of the art of improv
– Ami Ayars Harrington, envisioning communities brought to life through murals
– Andrew Rola, presenting art overlaid with augmented reality
– Andrea Sporcic Klund, helping filmmakers show Missouri to the world
– Burton Kelso, a tech entrepreneur exploring whether AI will K*ll our ability to imagine
3. THREE PERFORMANCES THAT PUSH THE IMAGINATION
– Malena Smith, genre-blending music and storytelling
– Danielle Ate the Sandwich, ukulele songs with warmth and wit
– Compass Community Choir, a rousing finale that will bring you to your feet
4. UNRIVALED NETWORKING WITH CULTURAL CHAMPIONS — Creative Missouri isn’t just for spectators! It’s an interactive gathering of artists, arts lovers, arts leaders, and creative economy professionals. Our built-in networking sessions provide the perfect stage to grow your circle. There’s even an extra session from 3 to 4 PM.
5. DIRECT ACCESS TO FUNDERS — Navigating the world of grants can be daunting. At Creative Missouri you can get one-on-one time with the Missouri Arts Council, Missouri Humanities, and Mid-America Arts Alliance. It’s a rare opportunity to learn exactly what Missouri’s major cultural funders are looking for in project proposals.
6. YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS, WE’VE GOT EXPERTS — Need advice on community development, filmmaking, arts-related law, or arts education? Just ask.
creativemissouri.org
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Where is it happening?
Missouri Theatre Columbia, 204 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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