Name: Opening Reception | Watercolor USA, 66 Stories, & VC Torneden
Start: 2026-05-29T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-29T19:30:00-05:00

May 2026
CALL FOR ART | Art: Outside the Box

April 21, 2026 - June 8, 2026

Artists and creatives of all experience levels are invited to submit original artwork for a public art project that will bring color and creativity to downtown Joplin. Selected designs will […]
CALL FOR ART | Press Play: Collage in Print

April 22, 2026 - June 22, 2026

Spiva Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an upcoming call for entries for a printmaking-focused exhibition celebrating the depth, versatility, and creative potential of the medium. Artists working in all forms of […]
Closing Reception | Central Ozark Conference Competitive Art Show

May 18, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join the closing reception for this exhibit that celebrates the fantastic creativity and talent of our region’s young artists, with awards given in the form of ribbons. Explore more about […]
Creation Station with Emily Cole

May 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Creation Station with Emily Cole

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 or $35 for all of March Mini Makers, our program for artists ages 2-5 is now running from 4:15-5:15 pm on Tuesdays alongside Creation […]
Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition

May 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Mini Makers with Jade Henning-Cantrell

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition Ages: 2–5Instructor: Jade Henning-CantrellWhen: TuesdaysTime: 4:15 – 5:15 PMCost: $10 Mini Makers is a playful, hands-on art class designed especially for our youngest artists. Each session […]
Studio 55: Open Studio

May 22, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Studio 55

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Studio 55: Open Studio (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jesse McCormickSchedule: Alternating Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: Free when bringing your own supplies | $10 to use Spiva supplies (or $55 for the […]
Mini Makers: Saturday Edition

May 23, 2026 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am Mini Makers with Jade Henning-Cantrell

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Mini Makers: Saturday Edition Ages: 2–5Instructor: Jade Henning-CantrellProject: Fantastic Yarn FishTime: 10:15 – 11:15 AMCost: $10 Mini Makers is a playful, hands-on art class designed especially for our youngest artists. […]
Creation Station: Saturday Edition

May 23, 2026 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am Creation Station with Emily Cole

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Creation Station: Saturday Edition Ages: 6-11 Instructor: Emily Cole Project: Crayon Sandpaper Monoprints Time: 10:15 – 11:15 AM Cost: $10 Mini Makers, our program for artists ages 2-5 is running […]
Creativity Unlimited

May 23, 2026 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Weekend Classes

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Thanks to a generous grant from the Freeman R. Johnson Trust, Spiva is excited to offer discount codes for our Creativity Unlimited Saturday classes! At checkout, enter creativity5 for $5 off or creativity10 for $10 […]
Floating Cup Pour with Debbie

May 23, 2026 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Weekend Classes

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Floating Cup Pour Ages: 8 – AdultInstructor: Debbie SouthardDate: Saturday, May 23Time: 2:30 – 4:00 PMCost: $40 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Debbie for a calming and […]
Studio 55: Guided Class

May 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Studio 55

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jordan Murdock-ThompsonSchedule: Every other Friday, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: $10 per session, $55 for the entire Spring (March, April, & May | 6 Sessions Total)Project: […]
Opening Reception | Watercolor USA, 66 Stories, & VC Torneden

May 29, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Spiva members and exhibiting artists are invited to join us for the opening reception for these inspiring exhibits: • Watercolor USA 2026 | Freeman Health System Main Gallery • 66 […]