Join us on Saturday, November 7, at the Spiva Center for the Arts in downtown Joplin, Missouri, for an engaging workshop designed for medical and healthcare professionals, social workers and therapists, EMTs, first responders, and related professionals. Led by Missouri Southern State University in collaboration with Spiva, the workshop introduces Integrated Arts Activities and Visual […]
We asked, and you answered! The galleries will be open from 1-4pm the second Sunday of each month. We're striving to make the arts more accessible, no matter your schedule! Sundays work best for you? Mark your calendars for these days in 2026, 1-4pm: November 8 December 13
Join us Tuesday afternoons at 4 pm for our two afterschool art programs, Mini Makers and Creation Station! Creation Station | Ages: 6-11 Instructor: Emily Cole Time: 4-5 pm Cost: $10 | Creation Station is now $8 thanks to the Lemons Charitable Trust! Mini Makers | Ages: 2–5 Instructor: Jade Henning-Cantrell Time: 4-5 […]
Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+) Instructor: Jordan Murdock-Thompson Schedule: Scheduled Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PM Cost: $10 per session, $65 for the entire Fall/Winter Description Studio 55: Guided is a welcoming, instructor-led art class designed for adults ages 55 and up. Join Jordan Murdock-Thompson every other Friday to explore a variety of structured projects across […]
Ages: 8 - Adult Teacher: Jane McCaulley Date: Saturday, November 14 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm Duration: 2 Hours Cost: $40 Get a head start on holiday decorating in this fused glass workshop with Jane McCaulley. You'll explore the basics of fused glass while creating your own holiday keepsake ornament, layering and arranging glass pieces into […]
Ages: 14 - Adult Teacher: Jordan Murdock-Thompson Date: Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm Duration: 2 Hours Cost: $25 One of Spiva's most requested classes is back! Enhance your figure drawing skills in this beginner course focused on observation, structure, and practice. With Jordan Murdock-Thompson leading the way, you'll learn gesture drawing, human […]
Join us Tuesday afternoons at 4 pm for our two afterschool art programs, Mini Makers and Creation Station! Creation Station | Ages: 6-11 Instructor: Emily Cole Time: 4-5 pm Cost: $10 | Creation Station is now $8 thanks to the Lemons Charitable Trust! Mini Makers | Ages: 2–5 Instructor: Jade Henning-Cantrell Time: 4-5 […]
Studio 55: Open Studio (Ages 55+) Instructor: Jesse McCormick Schedule: Scheduled Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PM Cost: Free when bringing your own supplies | $5 to use Spiva supplies (or $30 for the Fall/Winter session) Description Studio 55: Open Studio is a relaxed, welcoming open-work session designed for adults ages 55 and up. Facilitated by […]
Want a delicious way to support local art? Join us at Club 609 Benefit Day where they are generously donating 10% of proceeds to Spiva Center for the Arts – this goes directly to support programming, exhibits, classes, and more that keeps art accessible in our community. Check out 609’s menu, drinks, and history here: club609.com
Ages: 14 - Adult Teacher: Brooks-Elizabeth Billings Date: Thursday, December 3 | 5:30-7:30 pm Duration: 2 Hours Cost: $20 Attention all book lovers! Join us for a cozy Thursday evening crafting unique bookmarks using watercolor, pen, and ink. With Brooks-Elizabeth Billings guiding the way, you'll have the chance to learn how to work with […]
Kick off the holiday season at Spiva! This festive event is a fun opportunity to find unique gifts, support local makers, and spread holiday cheer to everyone on your list. Stay tuned for more programming around this market! Stay tuned for a list of participating artists. Interested in a booth? Contact Kearstin Mattox: kmattox@spivaarts.org | […]
Kick off the holiday season at Spiva! This festive event is a fun opportunity to find unique gifts, support local makers, and spread holiday cheer to everyone on your list. Stay tuned for more programming around this market! Stay tuned for a list of participating artists. Interested in a booth? Contact Kearstin Mattox: kmattox@spivaarts.org | […]
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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
