Galleries will be closed Thursday Nov 27th and Friday 28th. Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday!

Central Ozark Conference Competitive Art Show

May 9 - May 20, 2025

Freeman Health System Main Gallery

Joplin School District is proudly hosting the annual COC Art Competition in the Spiva galleries. High schools from Neosho, Carthage, Joplin, and Webb City each showcase up to 50 outstanding pieces in various 2D and 3D categories. Judged by local art professionals, this exhibit celebrates the fantastic creativity and talent of our region’s young artists, with awards given in the form of ribbons.

Closing Reception Sponsored by: Kathy & Honghong Chen

*THE CLOSING RECEPTION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUES. MAY 20th, 5:00-7:00pm* (Original date – May 19th)

Reception: Monday, May 20, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Upcoming Events & Exhibits

Jane Troup: Return to Innocence

January 10 – February 28, 2026
Freeman Health System Main Gallery

The Independent Living Center Presents: Happy Walls

November 20 – 22, 2025
Pop Up Gallery - Second Floor of the Cornell Complex

JRAC Presents: What Lies Beneath

November 4 – December 19, 2025
Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery

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Location & Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Wednesday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Thursday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Friday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Saturday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Sunday: Closed

212 W. 7th Street
Joplin, M0 64801