Corporate
Partnerships
Partner with Spiva. Invest in Creativity.
Strengthen Our Community.
At George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, we welcome partnerships with businesses, organizations, and community leaders of all sizes. Whether you are looking to support the arts through an annual business membership, sponsor a meaningful exhibition or program, engage your employees, or create a custom collaboration, Spiva offers opportunities to align your support with creativity, education, and community impact.
For more than 75 years, Spiva has served as a cornerstone of the arts in our region. Corporate and community partners help make that possible by supporting exhibitions, education, outreach, events, and accessible arts experiences for people of all ages.
By partnering with Spiva, your business demonstrates a commitment to a vibrant cultural community while building meaningful connections with artists, families, educators, patrons, and visitors throughout the Four States.
Ways to Partner with Spiva
Business Memberships
Business Memberships offer a year-round way to support Spiva while engaging employees and strengthening your connection to the community. Benefits may include complimentary memberships, employee membership discounts, business recognition, member event access, gallery experiences, and participation in Spiva’s growing Community Perks Network.
Business Memberships begin at $300.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Businesses and organizations may also partner with Spiva through sponsorships that support key areas of our mission. Sponsorships provide meaningful visibility while directly fueling the exhibitions, programs, and experiences that keep art at the heart of our community.
Exhibition Sponsorship
Bring world-class and local art to our community by sponsoring an exhibition. Your support helps cover artist stipends, installation costs, and promotional efforts—ensuring that Spiva continues to offer inspiring visual experiences for all.
Education & Outreach Underwriting
Make a direct impact by underwriting camps, classes, scholarships, and outreach programs that serve youth, older adults, and underserved communities. Your support ensures access to hands-on art experiences for those who need it most.
Event Sponsorships
From Art on Tap to Spiva in Bloom, our signature events draw diverse audiences and offer fun, high-impact sponsorship opportunities. Support the arts while enjoying great exposure, VIP access, and brand alignment with creativity and community.
Third-Party Fundraising & Community Partner Perks
Partner with Spiva through creative fundraising or by offering exclusive perks to our members. Whether it is a round-up campaign, give-back shopping day, proceeds night, or special discount, your business can support the arts while connecting with new customers and arts-minded community members.
Creative Ways to Give | Volunteering & In-Kind
Not every partnership looks the same. Businesses and individuals can support Spiva through volunteered time, professional services, donated supplies, auction items, food and beverage support, equipment, and other in-kind contributions that help our programs and events thrive.
Custom Collaborations
Have a unique idea? Let’s build something together. From co-branded campaigns to immersive programs and community-centered experiences, we welcome partnerships that align with your goals and bring value to our community.
Why Partner with Spiva?
A partnership with Spiva sends a powerful message: your business believes creativity matters. Your support helps:
- Keep meaningful art experiences accessible to the community
- Bring exhibitions by regional, national, and emerging artists to Joplin
- Expand educational opportunities for children, adults, and lifelong learners
- Strengthen outreach programs serving schools, nonprofits, and community partners
- Support a vibrant arts and culture sector that contributes to community identity and quality of life
Together, we can keep art at the heart of our community.
Let’s Build a Partnership
To explore Business Memberships, sponsorship opportunities, fundraising partnerships, or custom collaborations, contact:
Heather Lesmeister, Executive Director
417.621.9811
heather.lesmeister@spivaarts.org