Springfield Art Association (SAA)

Delinda Chapman and Tarfa Kahn of The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield join Community Voices to preview this year's events for LAFS 2024 - Creation: Revelation of the Divine, May 4-11, 2024.

Support comes from Dave Leonatti, announcing the Springfield Art Association’s kick off of the 32nd Annual Molly Schlich International/Independent film series with the documentary film, The Interactive Cowboy by Fred Koschmann. The preview party is tomorrow, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. at the SAA main campus. Details at springfieldart.org

Fred Koschmann is a director and film editor living in L.A. but originally from Springfield, Ill. He recently completed a documentary titled “The Interaction Cowboy,” which helps viewers to understand the field of ethnomethodology and the work his father, Tim Koschmann, did before retiring. Fred Koschmann spoke to Community Voices about the film, which will be screened on Jan. 10 as part of the Springfield Art Association’s annual Molly Schlich International & Independent Film Series.For more information visit: https://www.springfieldart.org/film-series.html

Award-winning artist Barb Mason is a Springfield native who now lives in Texas. She spoke to Community Voices about her start in the medical community, and then how she became an artist who travels the world. She also talked about the recent mural she created in Springfield for the Springfield Art Association and how it reflects the diversity in the community.

Charlotte Kane and Alissa Ohashi of the Springfield Art Association join Randy Eccles to discuss the Art Synergy program which pairs local volunteers with professional artists to create art. The program culminates in a fundraising event and auction featuring Mary Jo Curry Band on April 1.

The Molly Schlich Film Series is the annual international and independent film series hosted by the Springfield Art Association. SAA Executive Director Betsy Dollar spoke with Community Voices about Molly Schlich and her legacy, the different films being showcased this year, and tips on how to have the best viewing experience.Orignially aired January 3, 2023.

The Springfield Art Association has had another busy year bringing art to the community. Executive Director Betsy Dollar and Education Director Erin Svendsen spoke to Community Voices about what has kept them busy this past year, including the new “make truck,” which will bring art projects to schools, events and private parties. They also shared what’s coming up for the organization and information about their new 5K race called “Hoopskirt & Haber-Dash.”

Betsy Dollar, executive director of the Springfield Art Association, joins Bea Bonner to discuss art classes and other activities that continue during the…

Springfield Art Association executive director Betsy Dollar shares the latest from the organization, including the news they are moving the SAA Collective…