A creative road trip: Art Odyssey returns this fall, area artists invited to apply

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The Donald W. Reynolds Library serving Baxter County is accepting applications for its annual Art Odyssey tour. The application deadline is Feb. 19. Artists must submit an application, an artist statement, and three current examples of their work on a flash drive, which may be dropped off at the library or mailed.

Andrea Belt, Marketing Coordinator and Graphic Designer for the library was a recent guest on KTLO’s Talk of the Town and says this popular event helped fuel a resurgence of sponsors.

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The 2026 Art Odyssey tour is scheduled for Sept. 24-26 each morning beginning at 9 through 5. This year marks the 15th annual event. Belt says it’s not only a way to enjoy seeing local art but also the Ozarks.

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The Art Odyssey offers an interactive experience for visitors and artists alike. Belt said the event can spark joy even among the youngest artgoers.

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For more information call the library at 870-580-0987 or visit their website here. The Art Odyssey website can be found here.

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