EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Capital Arts' Gallery features thousands of pieces from Mid-Missouri artists. These exhibitions rotate about every 4-6 weeks and are a window into our community and local culture. See our schedule for upcoming admission-free exhibitions, artist talks, and reception dates.
Reflections & Shadows
Feb 26 - Apr 5
Step into a world where light and darkness dance together in a symphony of contrasts. Reflections and Shadows is an art exhibition that explores the delicate interplay between illumination and obscurity, inviting viewers to contemplate the dualities of existence.
Drop-off: February 25, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Pick up: April 8, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reception:
Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
High School
Sketch Day
Apr 24 - May 3
High School Sketch Day is an annual event that has been around since 1948! Each year, students of high school age from all over are invited to skip school and hit the streets of Jefferson City to spend the day sketching scenes from the city, drawing attention to architecture and the great art education in our community
Reception:
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Awards Announced at 5:30pm
Awards for Each Division
Beginner - $100 1st Place | $75 2nd Place | $50 3rd Place
Advanced - $200 1st Place | $150 2nd Place | $100 3rd Place
Adult Fine Art Show
May 8 - June 7
The Adult Fine Art Exhibit began in 1951 and is an exhibit for professional and amateur artists, in their respective divisions, to compete and showcase their art. The largest exhibit of the year, shown at the Capital Arts Gallery. Check here to see the AFAE entry form.
Drop-off: May 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Pick up: June 10, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reception:
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fiber Art Show
June 12 - July 26
This is an opportunity for fiber artists to show and promote their art to the public in a professional venue. This will be a juried show. This exhibition demonstrates the aesthetic and conceptual qualities of using various fiber media in making art including spinning, natural dyeing of fibers and fabric, weaving, quilting, knitting and much more.
Drop-off: June 10, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Pick up: July 29, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reception:
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Click Photography Show
July 31 - Sept 13
An exploration of the world through the eyes of photographers who masterfully play with light, shadow, and perspective. This exhibition presents a diverse collection of images, each one a moment frozen in time, revealing the beauty, complexity, and emotion of everyday life. From urban streets to remote landscapes, from intimate portraits to abstract forms, the photographs on display showcase the transformative power of the lens.
Drop-off: July 29, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Pick up: Sept. 16, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reception:
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Beyond Horizons: Real & Imagined Landscapes
Oct 23 - Nov 11
Journey through the vast and varied terrains of the natural world and the boundless realms of imagination. This exhibition showcases a stunning collection of landscapes, blending the beauty of real-life vistas with the creativity of imagined environments. From the serene and familiar to the fantastical and surreal, each piece captures the essence of place and possibility.
Drop-off: Oct. 21, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Pick up: Nov. 18, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reception:
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Give the Gift of Art
Nov 20 - Dec 20
Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with "Give the Gift of Art," a festive exhibition featuring a delightful collection of artworks perfect for gifting. Discover unique and heartfelt pieces that capture the spirit of the season, from colorful paintings to charming sculptures and beyond. Each work is a one-of-a-kind treasure, ready to bring warmth and creativity to your holiday celebrations.
Drop-off: Nov. 18, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Pick up: Dec. 23, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Reception:
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM