Spiva members and exhibiting artists are invited to join us for the opening reception for these inspiring exhibits: • Big Magic: A Community of Woodfire Potters | Freeman Health System Main Gallery • Press Play: Collage in Print | Beshore Gallery • Uniquely You: A Tween Project | Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery • Impressions: Prints […]
Enjoy an engaging Artist Talk with Danny Meisinger, exhibiting artist and one of the creators of Big Magic, which is a 30-foot-long wood-fired kiln built by Danny Meisinger and Brian Horsch. This talk offers a chance to hear directly from one of the exhibiting artists in a relaxed, conversational setting and gain deeper insight into […]
Neurographic Art Ages: 16+ Teacher: Debbie Southard Date: Saturday, August 8, 2-4 pm Duration: 2 Hours Cost: $20 Slow down and let your pen wander in this meditative drawing workshop. Neurographic art is an intuitive technique that transforms thoughts and feelings into flowing, organic line work — no drawing experience required. With Debbie Southard guiding […]
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: August 9 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and community! This month’s theme is Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), where participants can create small, original works of art to share and exchange. Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of original art created for swapping, collecting, and trading. The only strict rule is their size: 2.5" […]
Due to popular demand, we have added a third week of Mini Makers camps. The camp will repeat the same projects as Week 3 and 4 but give more parents and children the opportunity to participate. Week 10 | August 12-14 🎨 Mini Makers Camp Ages: 2–5 Instructor: Mrs. Jade Dates: Wednesday–Friday, August 12-14 Time: […]
Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+) Instructor: Jordan Murdock-Thompson Schedule: Scheduled Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PM Cost: $10 per session, $55 for the entire Summer Project: Analogous Abstracts 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 […]
Cottage-Core Watercolor Ages: 16+ Teacher: Rachel Cabral Date: Saturday, August 15, 10:30 am-1 pm Duration: 2.5 Hours Cost: $40 Whimsy meets watercolor in this charming class! Students will enhance their watercolor techniques while painting a delightfully odd little scene: a toad or frog adorned with mushrooms growing from its body. Guided by Rachel Cabral, you'll […]
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 | $10 to use Spiva supplies (or $45 for the Summer Session) Description Studio 55: Open Studio is a relaxed, welcoming open-work session designed for adults ages 55 and up. Facilitated by Jesse […]
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 | $10 to use Spiva supplies (or $45 for the Summer Session) Description Studio 55: Open Studio is a relaxed, welcoming open-work session designed for adults ages 55 and up. Facilitated by Jesse […]
Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+) Instructor: Jordan Murdock-Thompson Schedule: Scheduled Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PM Cost: $10 per session, $55 for the entire Summer Project: Artist Trading Cards | See the full guided spring line up below under the checkout box Description Studio 55: Guided is a welcoming, instructor-led art class designed for adults ages […]
Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+) Instructor: Jordan Murdock-Thompson Schedule: Scheduled Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PM Cost: $10 per session, $55 for the entire Summer Project: Sketching Architecture: An Introduction 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 […]
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
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Joplin, M0 64801
