Welcome
A sanctuary for creativity and expression
Living Lands Studio & Collective is a place to discover local artists, try something new, and leave inspired.
Visit Us in Ava ~ "Treasure of the Ozarks"
Tucked into the rolling hills of southern Missouri, Ava is a hidden gem where friendly faces, homegrown charm, and down‑to‑earth hospitality still shine. Whether you’re strolling down the historic square, browsing local boutiques, or savoring a slice of homemade pie at a family café, Ava feels like stepping into a simpler time — one where visitors are treated like neighbors
Shop our locally owned stores for handcrafted gifts, antiques, and farm‑fresh products you won’t find anywhere else
Community, Connection, & Wellbeing
Creativity is a vital part of our wellbeing, giving us a way to express emotions, process experiences, and reconnect with our sense of self. When we paint, sing, move, or make something with our hands, we tap into the body’s natural capacity for healing and resilience.
At Living Lands, we lean into that healing power of art by collaborating with community partners to offer music and art therapy inspired activities, opportunities to (re)discover expression, and welcoming group classes and workshops. Together with Center for Hands On Healing massage, our yoga offerings, and the Roots Recovery program, we create an integrated environment where creative practice, embodied care, and wellbeing can grow side by side.
Empowering Creators
Art thrives when it finds its community. At LivingLands, we create space for local artists to share their work with the people who will cherish it most.
When artists have a platform, something powerful happens: their voice reaches beyond the studio walls and into the hearts of the community. Their courage to create becomes permission for others—young and old—to do the same.
Join us in a welcoming space where experimentation is celebrated, and every attempt is a step toward unlocking your creative potential. Together, let’s embrace the journey of self-discovery and find joy in the process of creation.
Support Arts in the Ozarks
When you donate to Living Lands Collective, you play a vital role in making creative expression accessible to those who need it most. Your contributions help low-income children participate in art classes, fund community art education and programming, and provide transformative artistic experiences for the elderly, individuals with special needs, veterans, and recovery programs.
At Living Lands Collective, we harness the power of art to ignite joy and empower individuals through creative expression. By bringing our community together, we foster a strong and connected environment where everyone can explore their artistic potential.
Your generosity directly supports young artists by sponsoring their creative journeys, purchasing essential art supplies for our classes, and offsetting costs for specialized groups such as nursing home residents and artists with disabilities. Every donation helps us keep our doors open and develop enriching learning spaces where creativity can flourish.
Donate TodaySpecial Community Programs
Donate To Special Community Programs- Ava Nursing Home Arts Program Provide art and music materials for classes at the nursing home
- DOCO Arts Program Sponsor an artist to help these special people access fun and therapeutic art classes
- Roots Recovery Program Sponsor a monthly session with licensed professionals for community mental health