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Our Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mid-Missouri Fine Arts Society (MMFAS)<\/strong> began in 1974 to promote and contribute to the interest of original fine art and to encourage and promote learning in the visual arts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who We Are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our members are artists and interested creative people living in Franklin County Missouri and the surrounding area. MMFAS was founded in 1974 by Father Anthony Bukauskas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Constitution & Bylaws<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 Schedule of Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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January 19th<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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February 16th<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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March 16th<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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April 20th<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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May 18th<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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June<\/strong> (no meeting)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July<\/strong> (no meeting)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August<\/strong> (no meeting)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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September 21st<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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October 19th<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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November 16th<\/strong>
7:00 pm
Union Scenic Regional Library<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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December 7th Christmas Party<\/strong>
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Union Community Center 1329 Union Ave.
Union, MO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Visitors are always welcome to our meetings held on the third Monday of every month.  There are no meetings in the months of June, July, or August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An award of $500 is given each year to an art student at East Central College, funded with silent auctions, raffles and other club events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-Missouri Fine Arts Society<\/strong> is a non-profit organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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