Ozarks Public Television encourages the exploration of ideas and their application to citizenship.

Ozarks Public Television is the Missouri State licensee for KOZK-TV, channel 21 in Springfield, Missouri and KOZJ-TV, channel 26 in Joplin, Missouri.

As a university licensee, KOZK's studios and offices are located on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield.

Ozarks Public Television provides PBS programming and instructional television services to 549,540 households in Southwest Missouri and the adjoining three state area. OPTV broadcasts 168 hours of programming per week with a supporting membership of about 6,500 members and over 100 corporate and institutional underwriters.

Strong local community commitment, support, and involvement provides a volunteer staff augmenting station operations in a variety of tasks. Volunteers provide support in production, administrative, and fundraising tasks, including operation of two televised auctions.

KOZJ/channel 26, a "satellite" station of KOZK/Springfield, began broadcasting in 1986. Although an Missouri State licensee, the business office is located in downtown Joplin with broadcast origination equipment located at Missouri Southern State University and transmission facilities located at KODE, the Joplin ABC affiliate.                                            

Annual Art Show & Reception
Thursday,February 22. 2007

Joplin Museum Complex
Schifferdecker Park
Joplin , Missouri

 Hours: - Monday CLOSED - Tuesday 10am - 7pm

Wed - Sat   10am - 5 pm       Sunday    2pm - 5pm

Museum Admission is $2.00 per person (ages 5 and under are free),  or $5.00 per family.

As always, Tuesdays & Fridays are free

The Eighth Annual Art Show & Reception

To show appreciation to the area artists and give them an avenue to show their talents

Open to the Public

February 22nd to March 7th during regular museum hours

Artwork may be delivered to the Joplin Museum Complex

Between February 9^th & 15^th

In order for your art to be included in the special Art Booklet,

The art must be delivered by February 15^th.

The book will include the title of your piece and a short biography.

Please Limit Your Exhibit to 4 Pieces.

Artwork must be picked up between March 7 and 14.

Private Showing and Reception - Thursday, February 21st, 2007  

 6 - 8 p.m.

Wine and Hors' devours will be served.