A world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture, and 120 acres of Ozark forest with five miles of trails. Admission to the museum is always free.
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Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
We will be closed Monday, May 13, to prepare for the visit of Antiques Roadshow. We will return to normal hours of operation Wednesday, May 15.
This event has been canceled.
Come meet artist Shelby Fleming in The Studio! Shelby will give a live sewing demonstration and show how she creates wearable sculptures. You’ll get to know the person behind the art and learn more about her artistic process in this behind-the-scenes look at a studio artist.
Free, no tickets required. Drop by anytime from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shelby Fleming (She/Her) holds a BFA in studio art from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville and an MFA from the University of Arkansas School of Art. She has attended residencies at Vermont Studio Center, Chautauqua School of Art, and Interform. Fleming’s artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally at the CICA Museum, South Korea; Scattered Art Gallery, London; Montreal, Canada; the International Sculpture Conference; the Walton Arts Center; and Art Saint Louis. Fleming’s studio practice is cross-disciplinary with a focus on sculpture, installation, and performance art. Her most recent work focuses on how bodies occupy space physically and psychologically.
