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SUMMARY:CALL FOR ART | Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the 64th Annual St. Avips Ball
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of St. Avips is hosting the 64th Annual St. Avips Ball\, the “Fleur de Mai Ball”\, Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, at the Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. \nA featured highlight of the evening is the Sana S. Shagets Art Auction\, presented as a silent auction through a web-based platform that allows both event guests and off-site supporters to view and bid on artwork. This expanded format increases exposure for participating artists while broadening support for Spiva. \nWe are deeply thankful for the artists who generously contribute their work. Your participation helps sustain Spiva’s exhibitions\, education programs\, and community outreach — continuing a tradition of support that has strengthened Spiva since 1963. \nEntry submissions open Monday\, March 30; the deadline is Friday\, April 17. \nFind the artist entry form here. \nWe hope you will consider being part of this meaningful and long-standing celebration of art and community. \nPlease note the following guidelines for art submission:\n• The Ball theme “Fleur de Mai Ball” is not a requirement or suggested approach\, although artists are welcome to incorporate images of spring and May Day into their work.\n• Entry submissions open Monday\, March 30; the deadline is Friday\, April 17.\n• Each artist may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art.\n• Giclee and prints are not accepted.\n• Art size is limited to 38” width and 70” length.\n• Art weight limit is 25 pounds.\n• All art must be suitably framed\, if applicable. The committee does accept unframed gallery wrapped canvas\, finished on all sides.\n• All art must be wired to hang\, if applicable\, no sawtooth hangers.\n• No work accepted that has been previously entered in a St Avips Art Auction.\n• Please submit photos of artwork and the artist entry form to the friendsofstavips.com website.\n• Delivery is Saturday\, April 25\, from 10:00am-noon at the Cornell Complex.\n• Art is displayed and available for bidding beginning April 29 (tentative).\n• Pick up of any unsold artwork is Saturday\, May 2\, 10am – noon\, at the Cornell Complex. (Artist will be notified via their preferred contact method\, if they need to arrange for pick up.)\n• The Friends of St. Avips reserve the right to decline any artwork prior to the event. \nIf you wish to attend the Ball\, please request an invitation by contacting Ashley Davis at adavis@daviscpajoplin.com \nThank you for your support.\nFriends of St. Avips Art Committee
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/call-for-art-sana-s-shagets-art-auction-for-the-64th-annual-st-avips-ball/
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SUMMARY:Creation Station with Emily Cole
DESCRIPTION:Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 or $35 for all of March \nMini Makers\, our program for artists ages 2-5 is now running from 4:15-5:15 pm on Tuesdays alongside Creation Station! Learn more by visiting: www.spivaarts.org/minimakers \nCreation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on projects. Each week features a new theme and medium—ranging from painting and drawing to sculpture\, printmaking\, and mixed media—with occasional two-part projects that span back-to-back weeks. Students receive step-by-step guidance while being encouraged to make choices that personalize their artwork\, helping them build skills\, confidence\, and creative problem-solving. \nThis class is perfect for kids who love experimenting with different materials and want to grow their artistic voice in a supportive environment. \nPre-registration is required. Walk-in availability will be limited and may not be available at all depending on the number of online sign-ups. \nEmily Cole is an educator and artist with a passion for inspiring creativity in children. With experience as a fourth-grade elementary teacher and as a STEM instructor at The Discovery Center\, she has a strong foundation in classroom instruction and student development. Prior to her teaching career\, she was an instructor at a fused glass art studio\, where she taught people of all ages to create glass art\, cultivating a deep love for combining art with education. Emily is eager to bring her unique blend of teaching and artistic skills to a new role\, where she can inspire a continued enjoyment of art in the next generation. \nCreation Station: March Themes\n\nApril 7: Shrinking Plastic \nApril 14: Christa Rijneveld Animal Collages \nApril 21: Insect Houses \nApril 28: Beaded Suncatchers  \nFamilies can now register for the entire month at once during the first week of each month—and enjoy $5 in savings when bundled.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/creation-station-with-emily-cole-3/2026-04-14/
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SUMMARY:Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition
DESCRIPTION:Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition\nAges: 2–5Instructor: Jade Henning-CantrellWhen: TuesdaysTime: 4:15 – 5:15 PMCost: $10 \nMini Makers is a playful\, hands-on art class designed especially for our youngest artists. Each session introduces a new theme with age-appropriate activities that encourage exploration\, creativity\, and confidence-building in a supportive environment. \nProjects are process-focused and help strengthen fine motor skills\, early problem-solving\, and self-expression—while still being fun\, flexible\, and engaging for little hands. \nThis session runs alongside our afterschool art program for ages 6-11 years old called Creation Station! Learn more here: spivaarts.org/event/creation-station-with-emily-cole-3/ \nWhat to expect: \n\n\nSensory-friendly\, hands-on art activities \n\n\nA focus on exploration rather than finished results \n\n\nOpportunities to build confidence and creative curiosity \n\n\nAll supplies provided \n\n\nA joyful introduction to artmaking where curiosity leads the way.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/mini-makers-tuesday-edition/2026-04-14/
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SUMMARY:1000 Words Poetry and Prose
DESCRIPTION:It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words – at Spiva Center for the Arts\, that statement rings true as writers are inspired by the images from the PhotoSpiva 2026 exhibit.\nJoin us for Spiva’s annual 1000 Words Poetry and Prose event. Individuals are invited to pick one or two exhibition photos to use as springboards to create original poems or prose. The public is invited to attend the 1000 Words reading where participants will share their work. Readings will be recorded and linked to the corresponding exhibition photos via QR codes.\n\nListen to last year’s works on our YouTube!\n\nSIGN UP\nDeadline to sign up is April 13th at 5pm.\n\nONLINE: https://bit.ly/1000Words2026SignUpIN-PERSON: Sign up at the 2nd Floor Gallery Desk\n\nREADINGTuesday\, April 14 | 6:00pm | Freeman Health System Main Gallery\n\nThere is no cost to attend or participate. Please note – poems and essays do not need to be a thousand words in length.\nFor questions\, contact Shaun Conroy at sconroy@spivaarts.org or 417-621-9814.
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