The Friends of St. Avips is hosting the 64th Annual St. Avips Ball, the “Fleur de Mai Ball”, Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.
A featured highlight of the evening is the Sana S. Shagets Art Auction, presented as a silent auction through a web-based platform that allows both event guests and off-site supporters to view and bid on artwork. This expanded format increases exposure for participating artists while broadening support for Spiva.
We are deeply thankful for the artists who generously contribute their work. Your participation helps sustain Spiva’s exhibitions, education programs, and community outreach — continuing a tradition of support that has strengthened Spiva since 1963.
Entry submissions open Monday, March 30; the deadline is Friday, April 17.
Find the artist entry form here.
We hope you will consider being part of this meaningful and long-standing celebration of art and community.
Please note the following guidelines for art submission:
• The Ball theme “Fleur de Mai Ball” is not a requirement or suggested approach, although artists are welcome to incorporate images of spring and May Day into their work.
• Entry submissions open Monday, March 30; the deadline is Friday, April 17.
• Each artist may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art.
• Giclee and prints are not accepted.
• Art size is limited to 38” width and 70” length.
• Art weight limit is 25 pounds.
• All art must be suitably framed, if applicable. The committee does accept unframed gallery wrapped canvas, finished on all sides.
• All art must be wired to hang, if applicable, no sawtooth hangers.
• No work accepted that has been previously entered in a St Avips Art Auction.
• Please submit photos of artwork and the artist entry form to the friendsofstavips.com website.
• Delivery is Saturday, April 25, from 10:00am-noon at the Cornell Complex.
• Art is displayed and available for bidding beginning April 29 (tentative).
• Pick up of any unsold artwork is Saturday, May 2, 10am – noon, at the Cornell Complex. (Artist will be notified via their preferred contact method, if they need to arrange for pick up.)
• The Friends of St. Avips reserve the right to decline any artwork prior to the event.
If you wish to attend the Ball, please request an invitation by contacting Ashley Davis at adavis@daviscpajoplin.com
Thank you for your support.
Friends of St. Avips Art Committee
