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  • Wed, May 31
    Poplar Bluff
    May 31, 2023, 6:00 PM – Jun 03, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Poplar Bluff, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    Opening reception for the artists, Wednesday May 31st. Painting begins June 1st. Family Fun Festival 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3rd. Paintings turned in by 1:00 p.m., judging begins. Closing reception/award presentation, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
  • Mon, May 29
    Poplar Bluff
    May 29, 2023, 10:00 AM – May 31, 2023, 2:00 PM
    Poplar Bluff, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
  • Sat, May 06
    Poplar Bluff
    May 06, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Poplar Bluff, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    A variety of artistic styles using fiber.
  • 21st ANNUAL JURIED REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT
    21st ANNUAL JURIED REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT
    Tue, Apr 06
    Poplar Bluff
    Apr 06, 2021, 12:00 PM – Apr 25, 2021, 4:00 PM
    Poplar Bluff, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    Regional high school student art contest
  • Corey Matthews: Around the World with Corey
    Corey Matthews: Around the World with Corey
    Sat, Feb 06
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum
    Feb 06, 2021, 6:00 PM – Feb 28, 2021, 4:00 PM
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    The Margaret Harwell Art Museum is please to celebrate Black History Month by presenting Poplar Bluff's own native son, Corey Matthews! His talent has taken him around the world as a renowned, professional photographer.
  • MHAM Christmas + Cocoa
    MHAM Christmas + Cocoa
    Sat, Dec 12
    Facebook Live
    Dec 12, 2020, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Facebook Live
    6-8 p.m. December 12: “CHRISTMAS + COCOA” at the MARGARET HARWELL ART MUSEUM
  • Welcome Back Watercolor Now! 2020
    Welcome Back Watercolor Now! 2020
    Sat, Dec 05
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum
    Dec 05, 2020, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    The City of Poplar Bluff will celebrate the return of Watercolor Now! with a reception on Saturday, December 5, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served with covid precautions observed.
  • Christmas Open House
    Christmas Open House
    Sat, Nov 07
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum
    Nov 07, 2020, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    Our Open House is Saturday, Nov 7, 9 am to 3 pm. New Christmas items including new jewelry items by Pam Abbott, ornaments and miniature paintings by Kathy Dickson, home decor, Christmas pillows, Christmas cards by Mattilyn Stacy and Paul Jackson. Come see all we have to offer.
  • 67th Annual Poplar Bluff Artists’ Guild
    67th Annual Poplar Bluff Artists’ Guild
    Sun, Nov 01
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum
    Nov 01, 2020, 1:00 PM – Nov 29, 2020, 4:00 PM
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
  • Cindy Kopenhafer
    Cindy Kopenhafer
    Fri, Sep 04
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum
    Sep 04, 2020, 6:00 PM CDT – Oct 25, 2020, 4:00 PM CDT
    Margaret Harwell Art Museum, 421 N Main St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, September 4 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. featuring the art of Cindy Kopenhafer who works on several mediums and whose art focuses on trees and figures.
  • Afternoon Summer Art Camp
    Afternoon Summer Art Camp
    Mon, Jul 20
    MHAM Annex
    Jul 20, 2020, 1:00 PM – Jul 24, 2020, 3:30 PM
    MHAM Annex, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    Students from 1st grade to 8th grade are invited to craft and create a week's worth of art during the morning or afternoon classes.
  • Morning Summer Art Camp
    Morning Summer Art Camp
    Mon, Jul 20
    MHAM Annex
    Jul 20, 2020, 9:00 AM – Jul 24, 2020, 11:30 AM
    MHAM Annex, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    Students from 1st grade to 8th grade are invited to craft and create a week's worth of art during the morning or afternoon classes.
  • Painting w/Rose Anne Huck
    Painting w/Rose Anne Huck
    Wed, Jun 24
    Annex
    Jun 24, 2020, 10:00 AM
    Annex, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, USA
    2020 continuing painting class

Tim
Breaux

Sept 12 - Oct 27, 2024

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Pictures by the People Winners 2024

  • Best in Show - Aaron Badgley

  • 1st Adult - Dan Jackson

  • 2nd Adult - Dan Jackson

  • 3rd Adult - Clay Guthrie

  • 1st Junior - Etta Parks

  • 2nd Junior - Luke Berger

  • 3rd Junior - Etta Parks

  • Patriotic - Etta Parks

  • Selfie - Subrina Berger

  • Eclipse - Terena Whitworth

  • Cutest Pet - Dan Jackson

  • Architecture - Subrina Berger

  • Nature/Wildlife - Peggy Boyd

  • Honorable Mention:

    • Mollie Parks​

    • Luke Berger

    • Etta Parks

    • Peggy Boyd

    • Vicky Lofting

    • Stephanie Letassy

    • Dan Jackson

    • Stephen Shifflett

    • Sherley Persons

    • Victor Russell

    • Clay Guthrie

    • Bruce Beck

    • Subrina berger

    • Lynda Nobles

Solar Eclipse of the Bluff

April 8th 2024

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Allison Norfleet Bruenger

MHAM is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our newest aquisition.

2023 WINNERS OF 23RD ANNUAL JURIED REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT

BEST IN SHOW: Emmalee Hankins, “Under the Hat” Malden High School             $200.00

                                                                    PAINTING

  1. Elizabeth Arnold: “Sher Khan” Richland R1- $50.00

  2. Emmalee Hankins: “Golden Jelly Fish” Malden High School-$35.00

  3. Jordan Shock: Untitlled Margaret Harwell Art Museum Studio=$25.00

Honorable Mention:

Syntheria Crawford: “Sunset” Greenville High School

Avlyn Fletcher: “My Beautiful Mother” Neelyville High School

Kayden Broom: “Pair of Boxers” Malden High School

Allyson Rogers: “Desolate Road” Neelyville High School

                                                       DRAWING

  1. Malachi Summers: “Juice WRLD” Mark Twain Alternative School                    $50.00

  2. Kate Northern: “Rage the Redeemer” Farmington High School                        $35.00

  3. Connor Miller: “Grandma Peggy” Greenville High School                                 $25.00

Honorable Mention: Chaney Theile: “Agony” Greenville High School

                                      Erika Snow: “My Dog” Poplar Bluff High School

                                      Hannah Winters: “Wolf” Poplar Bluff Home School

                                                   MIXED MEDIA

  1. Mackensie Meese: “All Rolled Up in One” Bernie High School                          $50.00

  2. Nathan McCarthy: “In the Field” Farmington High School                                 $35.00

  3. Carleigh Polito: “Wanted Poster” Malden High School                                      $25.00

Honorable Mention: Kate Northern: “Your Face as I Remember It” Farmington High School.

Shyla Swasho: “Wonder Woman” Richland R1

                                                    3-DIMENSIONAL

  1. Kate Northern: “Zweisam Niet, Under Gallo” Farmington High School            $50.00

  2. Hannah & Bethany Winters: “Dorm” Poplar Bluff Home School                       $35.00

  3. Jenna Hunter: “Together” Neelyville High School                                           $25.00

Honorable Mention: Shelby Coble: “Burning Time” Neelyville High School

                                      Danyelle Terry: ”Dragon Fish” Greenville High School

                                                              FIBER

  1. Avlyn Fletcher: “Bleached Butterfly” Neelyville High School.                             $50.00

  2. Abby Gardner: “Untitled” Poplar Bluff High School                                              $35.00

  3. Cailin Pratt: “Strawberry Stitch”                                                                               $25.00

                                                         PHOTOGRAPHY

  1. Savannah Despain: “ Untitled Blue” Greenville High School                               $50.00

  2. Maci Botsch: “Memories” Bernie High School                                                       $35.00

  3. Savannah Despain: “Untitled Black and White”                                                     $25.00

Pictures by the People

The 35th Annual “Pictures By The People” is open to the public and is now on exhibit at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum in Poplar Bluff August 7 - August 28, 2022.

Congratulations to our winners!

BEST IN SHOW/PURCHASE AWARD:

Dan Jackson, "Spokes"

ADULT DIVISION:

First: Amanda Vasquez, "Anticipation"

Second: Ethan Hoggard, "Painted Bunting Singing"

Third: Dan Jackson, "Fountain Fun"

 

Honorable Mention:

Jessica Harris, "Bastion of Hope"

Jennifer Coffer, "Too Cool"

Jerrica Harris, "Generational Beauty"

Gary Garner, "Enjoying Bear Grass in the Glacier"

Barb Bailey, "Aster & Artichokes"

Aaron Horrell,"Lost Cypress #5"

Vic Russell, "The Shadow"

James Sisk "Late Summer Sunset"

Lynda Nobles, "Over 'n Under"

Amanda Vasquez, "True Country Love"

Elizabeth Enochs, "Boyhood in Bunthang"

Aaron Badgely' "Ollie"

 

JUNIOR DIVISION:

First: Ella Rushin, "Doc's Medicine Cabinet"

Second: Palyn Patrick, "Step it Up"

Third: Olivia Jones, "Hard Days Work"

 

Honorable Mention:

Etta Parks, "Treasures"

Mollie Parks, "Etta"

Clinton Shumate "Teton Views"

 

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Selfie: Palyn Patrick (Junior), "Step it Up

Patriotic: Corey Matthews, "Classic American Youth"

Wildlife/Nature: Ethan Hoggard, "Eyes on You"

Black and White: Dan Jackson, "El Cap in October

Architecture: Amanda Vasquez, "The Historic Rodgers"

Cutest Pet: Madison Christian (Junior), "Skittles"

Plein Air & Family Fun Festival

June 2022

Artists of all ages and walks of life joined us for the Plein Air & Family Fun Festival over 4 days. Thank you to all who came out!