by KMGuru | Nov 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s the time of year when photographers from across the nation are poring through their photographs and second-guessing which ones to enter in the 43rd PhotoSpiva competitive and exhibit of Spiva Center for the Arts. The ante is high, considering that they’ll be...
by KMGuru | Nov 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Joplin Globe’s letters to the editors and op-ed pages have finally sucked me into their Sunday morning jolt of reality. For years, I veered from those pages like the snake house at a zoo. I considered their opinions so ill-informed and unprogressive that I simply...
by KMGuru | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Much of my career has revolved around art appreciation, educating local folks to the joy of the arts and potential transformation through the arts. As I’ve worked hard to run Spiva’s daily operations and fundraise for The Cornell Complex, I’ve noticed some confusing...
by KMGuru | Oct 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
Arts center pledges climb Council told commitments exceed $11 million By DEBBY WOODIN [email protected] Oct 2, 2018 A community arts organization conducting a capital campaign to build a downtown arts and entertainment complex raised $2.3 million more toward its...
by KMGuru | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
A committee raising money to build the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex in downtown Joplin has obtained $9.1 million in donation commitments toward a goal of $14 million to $16 million. Clifford Wert, president of the Connect2Culture arts organization...
by KMGuru | Aug 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you’re looking for a local activity that allows you to meet others within your community, you might consider taking art classes at the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts. It allows you to learn a new skill or to develop a skill you might already have, while giving...
