2025 Banner Contest Celebrates 11 Years of Creativity Theme: “When I Grow Up!” Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is thrilled to announce the 11th Annual Banner Contest, an exciting opportunity for K-12 students from Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, Bonne Terre, Caledonia, Desloge, Farmington, Frankclay, Fredericktown,...

Date: March 8, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Farmington Centene Center Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is thrilled to partner with the City of Farmington to welcome back TheaterWorksUSA with their spectacular production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! This lively and hilarious adaptation of...

Date: February 8, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Mineral Area College Fine Arts Theatre Mineral Area Council on the Arts is excited to welcome The Punches Family, a talented bluegrass gospel group hailing from Fredericktown, Missouri, for an evening of music and inspiration on Thursday, February 8th, at 7:00 PM. The Punches...

An Intimate Evening with Brett Pruneau   Mineral Area Council on the Arts Presents: An Intimate Evening with Brett Pruneau Farmington, MO – Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA) is excited to announce a special evening of music with Brett Pruneau, a vocal powerhouse from Bonne Terre, Missouri, in a concert like...

The Most Spectacular TV Theme Song Concert in the History of the Universe! With over 22 years of the Baby Boomer Reunion Concert and 12 years of the History of Country Music under his belt, the creator/director of those musical institutions (and local crackpot), Dr. Kevin White is bringing something different to our...

Calling all fans of the golden oldies! Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, memories, and pure entertainment as Let’s Hang On!, America’s #1 Frankie Valli Tribute Band, takes the stage at the Farmington Centene Center on October 5th, 2024, at 7:00 PM. This high-energy tribute band is dedicated to bringing back...

Dear Friends of the Arts, As we embark on another exciting year, we are thrilled to announce the kickoff of our 2024-2025 Annual Fund campaign! This year, more than ever, your support is crucial in helping us continue our mission of bringing transformative arts programming and outreach to our community. We are continuing...

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming 2024-2025 season, filled with an exciting lineup of events that will captivate and inspire our community. Buy Season Tickets Now! Enjoy all five events for just $50—a $65 value. Don’t miss this incredible deal to experience a full year of arts and culture! By purchasing...

Farmington is abuzz with excitement as we celebrate the 10th Annual Arts In Bloom Banner Contest! This year, a remarkable 150 young artists from our community have been selected as winners, showcasing their talent and creativity on banners displayed throughout the town. These colorful and imaginative works of art are...

What a fantastic showcase of creativity at our recent K-12 Art Show! Check out below for some amazing fact about this year’s show! We’re thrilled to announce that we had a total of 1722 breathtaking pieces of artwork on display, representing the talent and imagination of young artists from across our...

Immerse Yourself in the Mesmerizing Melodies of The Prince of Egypt at Mineral Area Fine Arts Theatre Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey as Mineral Area Fine Arts Theatre presents a captivating concert experience featuring the iconic songs from the beloved 1998 DreamWorks classic, The Prince of Egypt. Scheduled...