See our video announcement on YouTube  which includes pictures of the winners. University of Missouri Extension has announced the winners of the 2026 Show Me Neighborhood Art Month, celebrating a record-breaking year that brought together artists, neighborhoods, businesses, and communities across Missouri. Now in its third year, Show Me Neighborhood Art Month encourages residents of all ages and artistic abilities to create and display artwork that strengthens community pride, enhances public spaces, and helps neighbors feel more connected to the places they call home. The program's vision is simple: promote creative expression and public art created by residents as a way to build a stronger sense of place and belonging. The 2026 event established new participation records with 118 registered art sites across Missouri and 1,324 public votes cast on the art. In addition, 82 percent of participants reported that participating increased their sense of belonging and love for their comm...

  After a wildly successful debut last year, Show-Me Neighborhood Art Week is back—and bigger than ever. From June 1 to June 15, 2025 , Missouri neighborhoods will once again become outdoor art galleries celebrating local talent, civic pride, and neighborly connections.  Residents across the state are encouraged to register their projects now at extension.missouri.edu . Organized by University of Missouri Extension, Show-Me Neighborhood Art Week invites neighbors to create and display art outside their homes, businesses, community centers, and shared spaces. Art projects can include anything from sidewalk chalk murals and yarn-bombed fences to hand-crafted sculptures or front-lawn displays.  The goal: to make creativity visible and bring neighbors together in fun, meaningful ways to increase their sense of belonging. Last year’s launch drew 73 registered sites , with projects ranging from murals and recycled art to community installations and kid-made masterpieces. Ov...