Join us for an engaging artist talk with Jane Troup as she shares stories, insights, and reflections from her 50-year career as a painter. Known for her warmth and passion, Troup brings audiences into her creative process and the experiences that have shaped her work over decades. This talk offers a chance to hear directly […]
Creativity Unlimited Ages: Young AdultsInstructor: Jade Henning-CantrellWhen: One Saturday a monthTime: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PMCost: $15 Creativity Unlimited is a welcoming, process-based art class designed specifically for neurodivergent young adults. This class prioritizes creative freedom, confidence-building, and self-expression over finished outcomes. Participants are encouraged to explore materials and ideas at their own pace in […]
Pointillism Paintings Ages: 16+Instructor: Ciera WestDate: Saturday, March 7Time: 12:30 – 3:00 PMCost: $40 Explore the art of pointillism, an advanced painting technique that uses small dots and deliberate marks to build form, depth, and color. In this class, students will dive into color theory and mark-making, learning how individual colors interact visually when placed […]
Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing Ages: 16+Instructors: Mars Dunn & Chloe VanBecelaere Saturdays this Spring: March 14 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM April 11 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM May 16 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Cost: $70 per session | $190 for all threeCapacity: Limited to 8 students per sessionOutput: […]
PhotoSpiva Kids Ages: Elementary AgeInstructor: Andy NeherDate: Saturday, March 21Time: 10:30 AM – 12:15 PMCost: $50 In PhotoSpiva Kids, young photographers will explore the fundamentals of photography through hands-on learning and creative exploration. Andy will guide students through basic photography principles, including composition, lighting, and visual storytelling, before heading out on a photo walk around […]
Build your art career and make art work! Artist INC Express Joplin/SE Kansas (in-person) helps artists, of any discipline, develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice. Led by a team of experienced, working artists, this ten-hour, hands-on workshop helps artists like you address specific needs and challenges that you’ll face throughout […]
PhotoSpiva Teens Ages: Middle School & High SchoolInstructor: Andy NeherDate: Saturday, March 21Time: 1:15 – 4:30 PMCost: $85 PhotoSpiva Teens is an immersive photography workshop for middle and high school students ready to deepen their technical skills and creative voice. Andy will guide participants through key photography elements—including manual shooting, lighting, composition, and introductory Photoshop […]
Celebrate the beauty of floral design at the 11th annual Spiva in Bloom! This vibrant festival showcases stunning, locally crafted floral sculptures, each inspired by works from the PhotoSpiva 2026 national photography competition. Enjoy self-guided tours, a specialty luncheon, hands-on activities, and expert-led workshops while exploring these breathtaking floral interpretations in our galleries. Don’t miss this three-day […]
Ceramic Trays Ages: 12 – AdultInstructor: Daria ClaiborneDate: Saturday, April 4Time: 12:30 – 2:30 PMCost: $45 Create a functional and personalized ceramic tray using slab-building techniques in this hands-on clay class with Daria. Participants will learn how to roll and shape a clay slab to form a tray, then add underglaze designs and patterns to […]
Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing Ages: 16+Instructors: Mars Dunn & Chloe VanBecelaere Saturdays this Spring: March 14 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM April 11 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM May 16 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Cost: $70 per session | $190 for all threeCapacity: Limited to 8 students per sessionOutput: […]
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. Join us for Spiva’s annual 1000 Words Poetry and Prose event. Individuals are invited to pick one or two exhibition photos […]
Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing Ages: 16+Instructors: Mars Dunn & Chloe VanBecelaere Saturdays this Spring: March 14 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM April 11 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM May 16 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Cost: $70 per session | $190 for all threeCapacity: Limited to 8 students per sessionOutput: […]
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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
