Whether you want to make your own art or explore local artistic constructs, look no further.
Instructional crafting sessions and information on local artistic events can be found at the Crisp Museum. View the activities and lectures offered through the museum and enroll in a class today.
You can also download a printable version of the spring 2024 schedule.
Activities, Workshops, and Artist Talks
Museum program details are included below. Some activities have pre-registration, age limits, and possible fees. If you can't find your answer, please call (573) 651-2260 or email museum@semo.edu to speak with a person or leave a message.
April 27, 28 Infinity Fidget Cube
1-4 p.m. / age 8+ / Preregistration required
Preregister online and click "Enroll in Class" or in person.
Each participant must enroll separately.
When asked to pay, select "pay later" (but you really won't).
Come make a colorful two-handed infinity fidget cube featuring eight cubes that can be flipped, turned, and connected in remarkably fun ways. Preregistration is required and supplies are provided.
Questions: Gary (573) 651-2679 or Email gtyler@semo.edu
Crisp Museum is located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, located at 518 S. Fountain St. in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
9 a.m.-3 p.m. / free, drop-in / bring your supplies
Bring your fabric and supplies to socialize with others as you make progress on your piece. For any fiber workers, spinning, felting, embroidery, or cross-stitch, bring your sewing machine and supplies if needed. Table space is provided with an electricity connection.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
Celebrate the Arts
Bedell Performance Hall - River Campus. A musical revue featuring music, theatre, dance, and exhibited student art benefiting international and national performance tours for Southeast students.
Current SEMO students can get a $5 ticket. Visit any one of the three University box offices with your Southeast ID.
Crisp Museum is open late 4-8 p.m. on select first Fridays for the Art Walk where patrons visit multiple art venues.
This is free for all ages and some locations provide refreshments.
Enjoy the new exhibits with your friends and family, socialize, soak in the culture, and appreciate the arts.
Crisp Museum will be hosting the Graduating Senior Exhibition for Art + Design April 26-May12
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
1-4 p.m. / age 10+ / Preregistration required / $10 fee for public and free to University community
Preregister online and click Enroll in Class
Note: Online payment requires a card. To pay by check or cash please visit the museum.
University community registration: select "pay later" (but you really won't).
Participants will start with a scrubbed gourd. It may be painted with a solid color or a colorful design. Holes will be drilled along the rim to attach either leather or fibers that are stitched on with waxed string. Embellishments may be added to personalize it even further.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
May 6-9 Destress with Creativity
9 a.m.-4 p.m. / drop-in
Drop by the table at Crisp Museum to create with the free supplies provided. Using color and shape takes both halves of your brain. While you are making a craft or art, you rest your thoughts about other things. Items can be made for yourself or to give away.
Questions: Gary (573) 651-2679
Crisp Museum is located in the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus, located at 518 S. Fountain St. in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Art for Adults / University Community is Free / Public $5 class or $100 year
9 a.m.-Noon or 2 p.m.-close
Preregister online and click Enroll in Class
Note: Online payment requires a card. To pay by check or cash please visit the museum.
University community registration: select "pay later" (but you really won't).
Making art is a fun way to express your creativity with various mediums. This is a small group and if you have no experience, this is the place to start. Participants may work with the topics they like or get ideas from others in the group to gain experience in painting, drawing, collage, etc. Stencil image shapes quickly, learn to see values of color, temperature, perspective, and types of edges, and use color theory to mix the colors you need. If you are already a creator and want a positive environment and good company, you've found it. Crisp Museum has many supplies, but participants may also bring their own. Mini lessons will be facilitated by Ellen Flentge, curator of education.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
Paint Nights at Crisp Museum
6-9 p.m. / free for university community / $10 fee for public / ages 12+ / supplies provided /
Preregister online each person and date are to be entered separately or pay and preregister in person.
Note: Online payment requires a card. To pay by check or cash please visit the museum.
University community registration: select "pay later" (but you really won't).
Participants will follow step-by-step instructions to complete their artwork with guidance from Ellen Flentge. All supplies are provided.
May 9 Flowers - depict a new view of a flower that extends off the edges of your canvas
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
Fabric Collage with Judy Brinker
May 14 / $30 Fee payable to River Heritage Quilt Guild
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Preregister online: click "Enroll in Class" and follow the prompts. Select "Pay Later." Contact Ellen Flentge for RHQG Workshop Fee Details (573) 651-2260.
The supply list will be given after payment is received. The pattern will be provided. Lunch is on your own.
Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Mo.
1-4 p.m. / age 10+ / Preregistration required / $10 fee for public and free to University community
Preregister online at semo.edu/museum and click Enroll in Class
Note: Online payment requires a card. To pay by check or cash please visit the museum.
University community registration: select "pay later" (but you really won't).
Participants will start with a scrubbed gourd. It may be painted with a solid color or a colorful design. Holes will be drilled along the rim to attach either leather or fibers that are stitched on with waxed string. Embellishments may be added to personalize it even further.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
This is free for all ages and some locations provide refreshments.
Enjoy the new exhibits with your friends and family, socialize, soak in the culture, and appreciate the arts. Many artworks are for sale.
June 7 Selections from the Permanent Collection
Art Gallery opening 4-8 p.m.
July 5 Selections from the Permanent Collection
Open late 4-8 p.m.
August 2 Selections from the Permanent Collection
Open late 4-8 p.m.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
Plastic Model Vehicle Building Demos
June 8, 15, 22, 29
1-4 p.m.
Stop in and watch the progression of plastic vehicle models being assembled as demos on Saturdays during June. The demo models that will be built include a 1:25 scale of a 1964 Chevy Fleetside Pickup and a 1:48 scale of a P-38J Lightning Airplane. The completed models of a 1:25 scale 1934 Ford Pickup, a 1:25 scale of a 1961 Chevy Custom Pickup, and others will also be displayed.
June 8: Unpack and Prep
June 15: Basic Assembly
June 22: Painting
June 29: Finishing Details
The public may bring their own kit to build. This event is free and open to the public of all ages. No sign-up is required.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 or Email gtyler@semo.edu or jmphillips@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
Sewing Cross Body Bags
June 14, 21, and 28
Preregistration, online pattern purchase, and supplies are required.
Preregister online at semo.edu/museum by selecting "Enroll in Class" and choosing a start time.
Note: select "pay later" (but you really won't).
Participants will sew and complete at least one cross-body bag using the Charlie Sling Bag pattern with guidance from Ellen Flentge. The bags make great gifts and can be stylized to have a motif such as sporty, bohemian, western, animals, music, pop culture, etc. Examples will be shown. Specific supplies are dependent on the bag style. Bring your sewing machine or borrow a loaner.
Each Friday through the year, you may drop in the museum to Stitch at Crisp. Socialize and share your creative efforts with like-minded makers.
Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center of Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO.
Questions: Email museum@semo.edu or call (573) 651-2260.
Crisp Museum is open late 4-8 p.m. on select first Fridays for the Art Walk where patrons visit multiple art venues.
This is free for all ages and some locations provide refreshments.
Enjoy the new exhibits with your friends and family, socialize, soak in the culture, and appreciate the arts. Many artworks are for sale.
May 3 Graduating Senior Exhibition for Art + Design Department at Southeast Missouri State University
June 7 Selections from the Permanent Collection
Art Gallery opening 4-8 p.m.
July 5 Selections from the Permanent Collection
Open late 4-8 p.m.
August 2 Selections from the Permanent Collection
Open late 4-8 p.m.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 Email museum@semo.edu
Map: 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center
Hawaiian Ice Social
August 19 and 20
9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Welcome back SEMO students and welcome new Freshmen! For a cool treat, stop by for a free Hawaiin Ice and a photo opportunity with props at Crisp Museum.
August 29
6-9 p.m.
Preregister by August 28 online on the Crisp Museum website semo.edu/museum and click Enroll in Class. Limited Seating is available. Note: Online payment requires a card. To pay by check or cash please visit Crisp Museum. For University community registration: select "pay later" but you really won't.
Email museum@semo.edu or call (573) 651-2260 with questions.
Crisp Museum is located inside Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus Cultural Arts Center, 518 South Fountain Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
September 6
Life in the Wild Part 2
Opening Reception 4-8 p.m.
The picture will include a western theme such as boots, rope, a bandana, horses, and a pasture. All of the supplies will be provided.
Questions: (573) 651-2260 or Email museum@semo.edu
River Campus
175 Cultural Arts Center
518 S. Fountain
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701