An afternoon of discussion on the unsolved mystery of the West Plains Dance Hall Explosion with the author of the most celebrated book on the event, "The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion", Lin Waterhouse. This event is open to the public; the book is available for purchase at the museum gift shop.
Join us for a presentation by Missouri Humanities speaker, Brooks Blevins, during our Ozark Heritage Exhibit! This lighthearted presentation explores early ethnic and cultural influences on the Ozarks through the lens of dialect and accent. It dismisses the old notion of Elizabethan dialect in the Ozarks and instead looks at words, phrases, and speech patterns […]
West Plains Arts Alliance members, the West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA), and the Harlin Museum of West Plains (Harlin), will host a second watercolor workshop by area artist, Lee Copen. The workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the Hathcock Gallery at the Harlin, […]
Treat yourself to a fun-filled night to satisfy any art hunger! Are you ready for a fun experience? Treat Your Palette has the answer. Our painting events are a great way to: have fun with friends and family to meet and interact with new friends relax after a hard day and to discover your inner […]
Announcing a new monthly arts & crafts workshop event: Art Night At The Museum! Join us for our first evening out on Thursday, August 24th, from 6 pm to 8 pm, to get a jump on your autumn decor by learning how to create these charming scarecrows---made from recycled bottles! The instructor for this event […]
2023 Entry Dates: September 1st & 2nd, from 12 pm - 4 pm both days Entry Location: Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester, West Plains, MO 65775 Entry Guidelines: You can fill out your entry form in-person on one of the entry dates - or - you can fill out an online entry form beforehand by following […]
2023 Entry Dates: September 1st & 2nd, from 12 pm - 4 pm both days Entry Location: Harlin Museum, 405 Worcester, West Plains, MO 65775 Entry Guidelines: You can fill out your entry form in-person on one of the entry dates - or - you can fill out an online entry form beforehand by following […]
This multimedia art show features a mixture of fine art and photography by local artist submissions, all of which showcase different aspects of the Ozarks-centered theme. The 2023 theme is Ozarks Landmarks and the show will be on display in our Hathcock Gallery from Friday, September 8th - Sunday, October 1st.
This show will feature a selection of Broadfoot's original art from his unpublished "Stoney of the Wildwoods" series, as well as his Truman State University presidential portrait series and other varying selections from the museum's permanent collection.
Open call to artists for entry into Harlin Museum’s 48th Annual Fall Art Show Competition! This show is an open-theme juried show with a youth division and adult novice and adult advanced divisions. Entries must meet competition guidelines during the juried portion of the entry process for acceptance into the competition. The jurors will be […]