Coffee Talk Conversation Series
The Coffee Talk Conversation Series is designed to be relaxed, informal and informative. Through the Coffee Talk Conversation Series, the Hannibal Arts Council will present community members speaking on various topics, including travel, history, health, food, well-being and yes, art. The series is designed on the premise that everyone has a story and a wide variety of interests and are sometimes willing to share that with an audience. Program partners include Wade Stables P.C. and the Missouri Arts Council.
Coffee Talk Conversation Series is FREE and open to the public!
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Sunday, September 13 @ 2PM - Emily Trevathan/Twisted Juniper Yoga
To learn about other upcoming HAC programs see the "What's Happening Now" section on our homepage.
Art History Luncheon
The Art History Luncheon is a special event designed to fit into a workday lunch hour and also take that time to educate, enrich and engage through focusing on one famous painter or painting from history.
2026 HISTORY LUNCHEON: Thursday, September 10, 2026
TICKETS: https://2026-Art-History-Luncheon.eventbrite.com
Featured Artist: Hannibal-born American landscape, portrait and genre painter James Carroll Beckwith (1852-1917)
This year’s luncheon will spotlight the life and times of notable American landscape, portrait, and genre painter James Carroll Beckwith (1852–1917), who was born in Hannibal. Beckwith studied at the prestigious National Academy of Design in New York before continuing his artistic training in Paris under renowned French master Carolus-Duran alongside fellow American artist John Singer Sargent. Beckwith’s Naturalist style, technical skill, and sophisticated portraiture earned him widespread recognition in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as an important figure in American art. Former Hannibal resident Jim Roller will present a fascinating biographical program exploring Beckwith’s life, artistic achievements, connections to Hannibal and enduring impact on American art history.
Prior to the presentation, guests will enjoy a French menu selected by The Food Crew to complement the program’s theme and to recognize Beckwith’s time in Paris. The luncheon will feature Poulet Rôti aux Herbs avec Pilaf de Riz (Herb Roasted Chicken with Rice Pilaf), Haricorts Verts (Green Beans), Focaccia de Ciels Bleus (Blue Skies Focaccia), Gâteau Citrouille de MJ (MJ’s Pumpkin Cake), with beverages included.
Past Art History Luncheon Topics:
Bad Art by Good People Art Auction
2027 ART AUCTION: 2027 Art Auction dates TBA
Works of art created by area community leaders paired with artists/mentors were auctioned off.
The Bad Art by Good People title is truly meant to be tongue in cheek, as the end-product of the community leader working with an artist/mentor will more than likely be good. Community leaders were matched with artists/mentors by drawing names out of a hat back in November. The Hannibal Arts Council is excited to connect community leaders and artists in a new way by implementing this new fundraising concept, which was modified from similar ones produced by arts organizations in Kansas and Ohio.
2026 TEAMS
Barbara Broughton (Century 21 Broughton Team) - Becky Evans
Sarah Deien (Riedel Foundation) - Tim Spencer
Chad Douglas (WGEM) - Rebecca Butler
AJ Jones (Golden Eagle Distributing) - Steve Ayers
Sara Kurz (HHS Vocal Music Dept.) - Kelly Eddington
Darrell McCoy (City Of Hannibal) - Todd Damotte
Stacey Mueller (Tom & Becky Program) - Adriana Brown
Amy Phelps (River Roots Smoke Shop) - Greg Celenze
Angie Sante (Bella Sante) - Patricia Garey
Tom Sante (Blessing Hospital) - Kim Caisse
Kara Viorel (First State Insurance Agency) - Renee Donley
2026 FINISHED MASTERPIECES!
