Why We're Here
Founded by creatives for artists and community development, Overlay is
focused on elevating what's possible in the Ozarks through the amplification of public art, live music & community integration.
We're interested in showing off and connecting
our beloved Midwest home.
OUR MISSION
It is at the heart of our mission to leave our community better than we found it. By transforming the Ozarks into a unique, interconnected and immersive art experience for all, we invite interest, inclusion, and excitement to live, work and play in the Ozarks.
We do this by providing exciting experiences for guests and fair-rate opportunities for artists.
Overlay is a 501c3 non profit organization. We're proud to say that every dollar we make pumps directly back to fulfilling our mission.
OUR COMMITMENT
For Our Artists & Musicians:
Founded by artists and creatives, Overlay is an artist-first operation. We value the work put in public art and the affect art has in our community. We are committed to paying our artists fair rates and creating a stellar fest experience from start to finish.
For Our Fest Goers:
There's alot to love about the Midwest and we're committed to showcasing all the best. Whether you're a MW native or traveling in, we're packing the Overlay fest experience with flavor. We'll have lots to watch, do, and love. Whether you're coming for the art, the music, or everything in between, creating an immersive, integrated, exciting experience for fans is a core mission.
For Our SGF Community:
Cultivating safe spaces, building community inclusion, fostering local engagement and connecting meaningful partnerships are all at the foundation of our programming. With a footprint snaking through downtown Springfield and festival-wide opportunities for local and regional artists and performers to participate in, we're committed to creating accessible and exciting opportunities for our community.
For Our Earth:
We are committed to hosting an event that not only promotes sustainability, but practices it. We aim to reduce impact ecologically
by our commitment to host a clean event. We are delighted to work alongside composting, recycling, and food waste experts during our festival as well as in our merchandise and marketing efforts.