Programs Calendar
“A Benton for the Living Room”
The Populist Lithographs of Thomas Hart Benon
Saturday, February 25, 2pm

Opening Reception
Main Gallery | PhotoSpiva 2023
Four States Gallery | 2023 Jo Mueller Small Works Auction
Friday, March 17, 5:30-7:30pm


PhotoSpiva 2023 Events
PhotoSpiva 2023 Award Ceremony & Juror Lecture
Saturday, March 18, 7pm
Join Spiva as we present PhotoSpiva 2023 winners with cash awards. The juror’s lecture by Jennifer Thoreson will immediately follow. There is a suggested donation of $10 for this event.photospiva.org
Learn more about Jennifer atJuror Portfolio Reviews
Saturday March 18, 10am-3pm
PhotoSpiva 2023 Juror, Jennifer Thoreson, will conduct individual portfolio reviews with photographers looking to polish their skills. Cost is $15 for Spiva
members and $25 for non-members. To schedule, email us at [email protected]

Spiva in Bloom 2023
Spiva in Bloom: An Exhibition in Flowers
Opens March 23, 5:30pm, Closes March 25, 5pm
Join us in celebrating the art of floral design. Area floral designers are being invited to make stunning arrangements inspired by works from the national photography competition, PhotoSpiva 2023. This 3-day exhibit is a must-see display of art inspired by art.
Spiva in Bloom Luncheon
March 24, 11:30am-1pm, Ages 21+, $50 per person or $350 to reserve a table
Come experience our state-of-the-art galleries in one of the best ways possible. Enjoy a phenomenal catered luncheon by Crabby’s Chef Damien Tiregol while surrounded by the PhotoSpiva 2023 exhibition and the gorgeous floral works from Spiva in Bloom: An Exhibition in Flowers. This will be a buffet-style lunch with a meat or vegetarian option. The Wild Flower’s Justin Thomas will do a live floral demonstration inspired by one of the exhibit photographs. Preregistration is required and seating is limited.
REGISTER INDIVIDUAL TICKETS HERE
Spiva in Bloom Workshops
March 25, 10:30-11:30am AND 1:30-2:30pm, Ages 21+, $40
One of the most anticipated classes of the year, this workshop allows students to create gorgeous floral arrangements of their own, guided by The Wild Flower’s Justin Thomas. Bring a friend and sip mimosas for a perfect spring Saturday! Preregistration is required.
THESE WORKSHOPS HAVE SOLD OUT.
1,000 Words Poetry Event
Tuesday, April 18, 6pm
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and the many images appearing in our national photography exhibit, PhotoSpiva 2023, will be waiting to inspire writers for the 14th annual 1,000 Words event. Authors are invited to pick one or two exhibition photos to use as springboards for poems or prose to be read on April 18th.[email protected]
Interested in learning more? Contact Shaun Conroy at
2023 Small Works Closing Party
Friday, May 12, 5:30-7:30pm
A chance to gather with friends and get final bids on amazing art, this closing party is a celebration of our favorite art auction of the year! Everyone is welcome to attend and bid!
“Celebrate the creative experience – be a community catalyst.”
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