The Freeman Health System Main Gallery will close at 4pm today (9/18) for a private event! Thank you for your understanding.

78th Joy Spiva Cragin Membership Show

November 1 - December 19, 2025

Freeman Health System Main Gallery

Spiva’s annual showcase of members’ work is celebrating 78 years! One of Spiva’s original exhibits, the work is a proclamation of our members’ hearts, minds, skills, and passions. Spiva’s members present their best work in this annual showcase of regional talent. 100+ area artists provide pieces of several mediums, including ceramics, watercolor, wood, oils, metal, photography, and mixed media. Awards are presented for adults and youth categories.

Open to all Spiva members currently in good standing. Spiva members may enter a maximum of ONE ORIGINAL ARTWORK—no copies or reproductions—in any medium. Artwork previously shown at Spiva is not eligible for this exhibit no matter in which gallery it was shown.

Artwork dropoff: October 16-18 | 10am-5pm
Artwork pickup: December 19, 4-6pm | December 20, 10am-5pm

Download the entry form here: 78 Membership Show Entry Form

Reception: November 1 | 5:30 – 7:30pm

Upcoming Events & Exhibits

Create2Educate: Prone to Wonder

November 1 – December 20, 2025
Harry M. Cornell Gallery

Larry Clingman Retrospective: The Collector’s Tribute

November 1 – December 20, 2025
Harry M. Cornell Gallery

Those Who Can…Teach: The Work of Art Educators

January 10 – February 27, 2026
Sharon & Lance Beshore Gallery

Contact Us

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