Good support for cultural activities.

The city's support of the arts has been strong since the 1920's. A city art commission was appointed in 1947 with an art museum formed shortly thereafter. Today, that museum is housed in a modern building, built in 1958 by the citizens of Springfield, and, among its other accomplishments, has made the city well-known throughout the country for the Water Color USA exhibit each spring.

Good theater, performed by local actors, has been available to Springfieldians since 1935 when the Little Theater was officially formed. It is now the oldest, continuously performing community drama group in the state. After using a variety of locations over the years for its productions, the group is now at home in the Landers Theater which it purchased in 1970 and renovated for its use.

Newest addition to the city's cultural scene is the Springfield Civic Ballet, formed in 1976 and growing stronger each year with good citizen support.