Below is a calendar of our club events. Please note that sometimes a future event could change due to weather or scheduling issue, so please check back as the date nears. Follow our public Facebook page to see announcements of upcoming meetings.
Exhibit at the Schweitzer Brentwood Library. Team exhibit by SWMCC members - David Eslick, David Stotts, and Julia Warner.
Exhibit at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri.
Email to Jane Ballard, jane@janeballard.com by midnight. See complete rules & instructions in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of this website. MEMBERS ONLY competition.
Submit digital entries before midnight. See details & specifications in the MEMBERS ONLY section.
Gearhead Curios, 520 S. Main in Galena, Kansas from 3-9PM. This is a fun photo opportunity featuring pin-ups, classic cars, and an old Texaco station with neon lights. Go on your own, this is not an official SWMCC field trip. There may be a small fee.
Exhibit runs October 1 - November 30
Jane Ballard will be leading this photowalk. You must sign up with Jane or through link in the FEATURED section of our Facebook MEMBERS ONLY GROUP.
10AM-NOON • Downtown Branson. Meet at Awbery Parking Lot.
Bring your camera and tripod. Meet at Auditorium of Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri.
We will also vote on Fall Scavenger Hunt winners.
Email your submissions to Jane Ballard by midnight, October 9th (see full details & specifications in MEMBERS ONLY menu tab of website).
Meet at the southwest corner of the Walmart parking lot at Kearney and Glenstone at 8AM.
The group will drive along Route 66 heading west. Meet at the northwest corner of the former Price Cutter parking lot at Chestnut Expressway and West Bypass. SWMCC will have an exhibit in March 2026 with ROUTE 66 theme, so come get photos for that show.
David Eslick will be leading this field trip. Please contact him with questions.
Meet at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 S Brentwood Blvd in Springfield, Missouri. Nominating Committee Report.
Watch for details of the Mini Super Trip to Eminence and Shannon County, Missouri. Alley Springs Mill, Klepzig Mill, the Wild Horses, Peck Ranch elk, Rocky Falls, among other destinations and sights.
Check with Jim Gulley with questions about the trip or group lodging.
Team exhibit by SWMCC Members - Cynthia Hanevy, Kerri Seichter, and Julia Warner.
Exhibit starts November 13 - end of December at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center.
Bring your 16x20” matted prints (no frame) to the SWMCC meeting at The Library Center.
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. After 4th Quarter Results, we will vote for Photograph of the Year & Elect 2026 Board. Audit Committee will be appointed.
Botanical Center at Nathanael Greene Park, 2400 S Scenic Avenue in Springfield. Cost & menu TBA - stay tuned. (This is a members-only event.)
Meet at the Japanese Stroll Garden in Nathanael Greene Park in Springfield at 10AM (opening time). Pick either Friday or Saturday or join a group on both days! Let’s get photos ready for the exhibit due September 25.
Reminder that Sunshine Street is closed between Kansas Expressway and Scenic Avenues for a bridge replacement project. Plan your route accordingly.
Meet at BEDFORD CAMERA, 2550 S. Campbell in Springfield.
NOTE CHANGE OF TIME TO 6:15PM. This will replace our regular meeting.
WATCH FOR COMING CHANGE OF DATE due to conflict with festival. Meet at the Hosta Garden at 9AM, Japanese Stroll Garden opens at 10AM. Pick either Friday or Saturday or join a group on both days! Let’s get photos ready for the exhibit due September 25.
Reminder that Sunshine Street is closed between Kansas Expressway and Scenic Avenues for a bridge replacement project. Plan your route accordingly.
Meet in the Auditorium of The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell Ave in Springfield, Missouri. After the Quarterly Results, there will also be a presentation by SWMCC President, Kerri Siechter on starting your own photography business.
Nominating Committee appointed for 2026 Board Candidates.
Watch for full details to come once confirmed. This will be a repeat of the ADVANCED 2024 workshop of same topic lead by professional workshop presenter, Greg Disch. Note that the “Beginner” version of this workshop is scheduled for March 15 & 16, 2025.
Water available. Other drinks not included - tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, and alcohol available for purchase.