Regional Artist Exhibit Now Open!

Hello Kirksville!

The Kirksville Arts Association is happy to say that our first exhibit of 2023 is now open! Regional Artists brings in artists from Kirksville and the surrounding areas right here to the Sue Ross Arts Center. Come enjoy a variety of mediums from a wide spectrum of talented artists!

A big thank you to our sponsors Lovegreen Ford and Complete Family Medicine! Without them, exhibits would not be possible! Kirksville Arts relies on the Kirksville community to bring you new exhibits and events!


Upcoming in mid-April is our Area High School Artist Showcase! We will be sending information out to area High Schools in Kirksville and surrounding counties soon. We are offering monetary awards, including a prize to the teacher of the 1st place winner to be used for classroom supplies!

This exhibit will offer a unique opportunity for area young artists to experience exhibiting their work in a gallery along with their peers from other schools.

Stay in tune with KAA for more information soon!


The date for the 48th Annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival is official! Save the Date for Saturday, September 16th, 2023! Applications are currently in production — more updates to come!


A quick note: All tickets for the Lyceum show Rhonda Vincent and the Rage are currently SOLD OUT. The show premieres this Friday, January 27th.


Spread the Holiday Cheer: The Holiday Marketplace is here!

Hello Friends of the Arts!

We are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Red Barn Holiday Market is currently open!

We have over a dozen talented artists who have brought their art and crafts to the Sue Ross Arts Center. This is the perfect time to get some holiday shopping done! We have many high quality hand-crafted goods for sale by regional artists that you won’t find anywhere else!


Holiday Marketplace Featured Artists:

Jeanne Scott, Green Castle MO | Linda Colton, Leawood KS

Barb Fitzgerald, Greentop MO | Gary Gibson, Edina MO

Michael Killen, Kirksville MO | Maureen McHale, Kirksville MO

David Schell, Kirksville MO | Pam Schell, Kirksville MO

John & Andrea O’Brien, Kirksville MO | David Walker, Macon MO

Robin White, Kirksville MO | Wanda Cagle, Kirksville MO

Mary Jo Pickett, Kirksville MO


Below is a small preview of what you can find during the Holiday Marketplace!


While the Holiday Market is in the main Ellebracht Gallery, we are also holding an Art Sale upstairs in the Gaber Gallery!

The art featured upstairs has been donated to the Kirksville Arts Association, so everything is at a discounted price. Proceeds from the Art Sale directly support the Association!

Below is another small preview of what you will be able to find!


The Holiday Market and Art Sale will be open only until December 10th! Come stop by the Sue Ross Arts Center to find the perfect gift today!

We are located at 215 S Franklin, here in downtown Kirksville. We are open from 11AM to 4PM Monday thru Friday, and 10AM to 2PM on Saturday. We take all forms of payment (cash, check, card)!

Have a Happy Holiday from the Kirksville Arts Family!


Upcoming Exhibit: 3rd Annual Red Barn Holiday Marketplace

Hello Kirksville!

In need of some unique Christmas shopping? Look no further! The Sue Ross Arts Center will be hosting our 3rd Annual Red Barn Holiday Marketplace!

What is the marketplace? Think of it as a mini Red Barn — we have a handful of artists and crafters who have been invited to set up their fine art and crafts here in the gallery! Peruse at your own pace as you find that perfect gift for your loved ones.


The marketplace will open next Wednesday, November 30th, and will run until Saturday, December 10th. Take a look at our invited artists, and see if you recognize any names!

Holiday Marketplace Artists:

Jeanne Scott, Green Castle MO

Linda Colton, Leawood KS

Barb Fitzgerald, Greentop MO

Gary Gibson, Edina MO

Michael Killen, Kirksville MO

Maureen McHale, Kirksville MO

David Schell, Kirksville MO

Pam Schell, Kirksville MO

John & Andrea O’Brien, Kirksville MO

David Walker, Macon MO

Robin White, Kirksville MO

Wanda Cagle, Kirksville MO

Mary Jo Pickett, Kirksville MO

We hope you stop by the Sue Ross Arts Center and find a hidden gem or two!


Looking to sponsor an upcoming exhibit or event? Reach out to us today! (660) 665-0500 or kirksvilleart@gmail.com

Final Week: Dana Forrester’s No Picasso

Hello Kirksville Arts Friends!

As of today, there is one week left to come and experience Dana Forrester’s current exhibit: No Picasso! We have many original watercolors, as well as prints for sale!

Dana is a nationally recognized watercolorist, known for his brick walls and collector automobiles. Dana is also a Kirksville native, so it feels wonderful to have his body of work on display here at the Sue Ross Arts Center.

Our next upcoming exhibit is our 3rd Annual Red Barn Holiday Market! Keep in touch to hear the latest news regarding our upcoming exhibits and events!

Red Barn is around the corner

Hello Kirksville!

I hope you have had a wonderful September so far! Here at KAA, we have been preparing for this year’s upcoming 47th Annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival!

Red Barn takes place on Saturday, September 24th from 9AM to 4PM! This takes place on the same day as Truman University’s Family Day! There will be thousands of visitors coming to our historic downtown Kirksville square!

Even though we are getting close, we are still taking exhibitor applications! You can find them on our site, or you can mail in your application to us! At this time, any applications will not be in our printed materials, but you are always welcome to be an exhibitor!

Some of you may be familiar with our ad booklet this year — we decided to try something new regarding our sponsorships and advertisements this year! These are currently in the process of being printed, but you can have an exclusive first look here online!


47th Annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival

Feel free to digitally flip through the pages and take a sneak peek at our upcoming exhibitors and talent!

We will have a multitude of food trucks with a great variety to choose from, as well as our Kid’s Corner and entertainment stage! There is something for the whole family to enjoy!

Red Barn has been and always will be Free and open to the public. Bring your friends and family and come and see some of the best arts and crafts the Midwest has to offer! We hope to see you then!

Thank you to the City of Kirksville and the Missouri Arts Council!