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Watercolor Open Studio

August 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Description:
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and collaboration in our Watercolor Open Studio! Whether you’re an experienced watercolor artist or just starting out, this session provides a relaxed environment to create and connect with other artists. Bring your own materials or use ours—whatever best suits your needs. This is a wonderful opportunity to share techniques, ask for feedback, and get inspired by fellow artists.

Date and Time:
Saturday, August 23, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location:
Spiva Center for the Arts

Fees:

  • Bring Your Own Supplies Ticket: $10

  • Use Our Supplies: $20

Additional Information:

  • Gallery Access: Participants will have the opportunity to explore the current exhibitions in the gallery during their visit. On display:

    • Watercolor USA 2025 is a prestigious national competitive exhibition celebrating water media painting. This year marks its inaugural presentation by the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri, after being hosted by the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, since 1962.
  • Parking: Free parking is available across the street from the Cornell Complex.

  • Materials Provided (for Use Our Supplies ticket): Watercolor paper, brushes, and watercolor paints will be available for use.

  • Limited spots available, pre-registration recommended

  • All skill levels welcome

  • Feel free to bring your own artwork to work on or start something new!

Tickets

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08.23 | WC Bring Your Own Supplies
$ 10.00
12 available
08.23 | WC Spiva's Supplies
$ 20.00
12 available

Details

Date & Time:
August 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:

$10.00 – $20.00

Categories:

Other

Age Group
16 and up

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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