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SUMMARY:Studio 55: Guided Class
DESCRIPTION:Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jordan Murdock-ThompsonSchedule: Every other Friday\, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: $10 per session\, $55 for the entire Spring (March\, April\, & May | 6 Sessions Total)Project: Artist Trading Cards | See the full guided spring line up below under the checkout box \nDescriptionStudio 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 different mediums and techniques—everything from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media. Each session offers step-by-step guidance\, time to experiment\, and plenty of encouragement as you build skills and enjoy the creative process in community. \nOn alternating weeks\, Jesse McCormick facilitates Studio 55: Open Studio. Open Studio sessions provide access to a wide range of supplies and mediums for you to explore—or you’re welcome to bring your own. A great opportunity to create in company. Free for anyone bringing their own supplies or a small fee to use Spiva’s supplies. Learn more about Studio 55: Open Studio by visiting an Open Studio listing on our website. \nWhat to expect in a guided Studio 55 class: \n\n\nGuided projects with clear instruction (great for beginners and returning artists) \n\n\nA rotating mix of mediums and techniques throughout the season \n\n\nA relaxed\, social studio environment focused on learning and enjoyment \n\n\nRegistration note: Space is limited—advance registration recommended. \nAt Spiva\, we believe art should be accessible to everyone. A 50% off scholarship discount is available for Studio 55—use code 5off55 at checkout. This code is openly available for anyone who may experience a barrier to participating. Additional scholarships are also available for those who need further support. \n\n      \n        \n      \n     \nSpring Project Schedule\nMarch 6Mini Art JournalsCreate a small\, handmade art journal using a variety of papers and simple bookbinding techniques.Materials: assorted paper\, thread\, awls\, needles\, glue\, magazines \nMarch 20No Class \nApril 3Paper ButterfliesDesign and assemble delicate paper butterflies using layered watercolor paper and stitched details.Materials: watercolor paper\, glue\, craft knives\, embroidery thread \nApril 17Spring Sunset PaintingPaint a colorful spring sunset while learning basic acrylic techniques and color blending.Materials: canvas\, acrylic paint \nMay 1Pencil Drawing Explorations (Project details coming soon)A guided drawing session focused on pencil techniques and observation.Materials: assorted pencil drawing supplies \nMay 15Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)Create a series of small\, collectible artworks using mixed media and found materials.Materials: paint\, pens\, gel pens\, found objects\, beads\, glue\, card deck\, magazines\, scrapbook paper \nMay 29Hokusai-Inspired LandscapesExplore line\, composition\, and movement while creating a landscape inspired by the work of Hokusai.Materials: ink\, pencils\, watercolor paper
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/studio-55-guided-class-5/
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SUMMARY:Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing
DESCRIPTION:Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing\nAges: 16+Instructors: Mars Dunn & Chloe VanBecelaere \nSaturdays this Spring: \n\n\nMarch 14 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM \n\n\nApril 11 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM \n\n\nMay 16 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM \n\n\nCost: $70 per session | $190 for all threeCapacity: Limited to 8 students per sessionOutput: Up to 4 finished pieces total \nJoin Mars and Chloe for an immersive pottery experience that blends wheel throwing and hand building in a supportive\, small-group setting. This class is ideal for beginners and returning students looking to strengthen their ceramic skills while working across techniques. \nEach participant will receive 30 minutes on the pottery wheel\, with Mars offering hands-on guidance in small groups throughout the process. In addition\, students will create a hand-built piece led by Chloe\, exploring form\, texture\, and personal expression. \nWhat to expect: \n\n\nGuided wheel throwing instruction (30 minutes per student) \n\n\nA hand-built ceramics project \n\n\nIndividualized support in a small class setting \n\n\nAll pieces professionally fired \n\n\nFinished work ready for pickup within one month \n\n\nAll materials and firings are included. \nA well-rounded ceramics class that encourages exploration\, skill-building\, and confidence in clay.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/pottery-hand-building-wheel-throwing-2/
LOCATION:Art Studio | Classroom #2
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T200000
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception | Central Ozark Conference Competitive Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Join the closing reception for this exhibit that celebrates the fantastic creativity and talent of our region’s young artists\, with awards given in the form of ribbons. \nExplore more about the youth art exhibition HERE.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/closing-reception-central-ozark-conference-competitive-art-show/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Studio 55: Open Studio
DESCRIPTION:Studio 55: Open Studio (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jesse McCormickSchedule: Alternating Fridays\, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: Free when bringing your own supplies | $10 to use Spiva supplies (or $55 for the Spring Session) \nDescriptionStudio 55: Open Studio is a relaxed\, welcoming open-work session designed for adults ages 55 and up. Facilitated by Jesse McCormick\, these sessions offer dedicated studio time to work independently in a shared creative space. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials or explore a variety of supplies available at Spiva. \nOn alternating weeks\, Studio 55: Guided offers structured\, instructor-led art classes led by Jordan Murdock-Thompson. These sessions focus on guided projects across a variety of mediums and techniques\, with step-by-step instruction and time to explore in a supportive\, social studio environment. \nWhat to expect \n\n\nOpen studio time with access to shared supplies and workspace \n\n\nFreedom to explore your own projects or experiment with new materials \n\n\nA supportive\, social environment focused on creativity and connection \n\n\nRegistration note: Advance registration recommended. Space is limited. \nScholarship & AccessibilityAt Spiva\, we believe art should be accessible to everyone. A 50% off scholarship discount is available for Studio 55—use code 5off55 at checkout. This code is openly available for anyone who may experience a barrier to participating. Additional scholarships are also available for those who need further support.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/studio-55-open-studio-9/
LOCATION:Art Studio | Classroom #1
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T143000
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SUMMARY:Floating Cup Pour with Debbie
DESCRIPTION:Floating Cup Pour\nAges: 8 – AdultInstructor: Debbie SouthardDate: Saturday\, May 23Time: 2:30 – 4:00 PMCost: $40 \nIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month\, join Debbie for a calming and creative floating cup pour experience. This fluid art technique invites you to slow down\, choose a color palette that resonates with you\, and let the paint flow—revealing unexpected movement and organic designs. \nParticipants will learn how to layer and release paint using a cup that floats across the canvases surface. \nWhat to expect: \n\n\nIntroduction to the floating cup pour technique \n\n\nGuidance on color selection and paint flow \n\n\nA relaxed\, process-focused environment \n\n\nAll materials provided \n\n\nNo prior art experience is needed. Create\, unwind\, and discover a little Zen through art.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/floating-cup-pour-with-debbie/
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CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Studio 55: Guided Class
DESCRIPTION:Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jordan Murdock-ThompsonSchedule: Every other Friday\, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: $10 per session\, $55 for the entire Spring (March\, April\, & May | 6 Sessions Total)Project: Hokusai-Inspired Landscapes | See the full guided spring line up below under the checkout box \nDescriptionStudio 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 different mediums and techniques—everything from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media. Each session offers step-by-step guidance\, time to experiment\, and plenty of encouragement as you build skills and enjoy the creative process in community. \nOn alternating weeks\, Jesse McCormick facilitates Studio 55: Open Studio. Open Studio sessions provide access to a wide range of supplies and mediums for you to explore—or you’re welcome to bring your own. A great opportunity to create in company. Free for anyone bringing their own supplies or a small fee to use Spiva’s supplies. Learn more about Studio 55: Open Studio by visiting an Open Studio listing on our website. \nWhat to expect in a guided Studio 55 class: \n\n\nGuided projects with clear instruction (great for beginners and returning artists) \n\n\nA rotating mix of mediums and techniques throughout the season \n\n\nA relaxed\, social studio environment focused on learning and enjoyment \n\n\nRegistration note: Space is limited—advance registration recommended. \nAt Spiva\, we believe art should be accessible to everyone. A 50% off scholarship discount is available for Studio 55—use code 5off55 at checkout. This code is openly available for anyone who may experience a barrier to participating. Additional scholarships are also available for those who need further support. \n\n      \n        \n      \n     \nSpring Project Schedule\nMarch 6Mini Art JournalsCreate a small\, handmade art journal using a variety of papers and simple bookbinding techniques.Materials: assorted paper\, thread\, awls\, needles\, glue\, magazines \nMarch 20No Class \nApril 3Paper ButterfliesDesign and assemble delicate paper butterflies using layered watercolor paper and stitched details.Materials: watercolor paper\, glue\, craft knives\, embroidery thread \nApril 17Spring Sunset PaintingPaint a colorful spring sunset while learning basic acrylic techniques and color blending.Materials: canvas\, acrylic paint \nMay 1Pencil Drawing Explorations (Project details coming soon)A guided drawing session focused on pencil techniques and observation.Materials: assorted pencil drawing supplies \nMay 15Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)Create a series of small\, collectible artworks using mixed media and found materials.Materials: paint\, pens\, gel pens\, found objects\, beads\, glue\, card deck\, magazines\, scrapbook paper \nMay 29Hokusai-Inspired LandscapesExplore line\, composition\, and movement while creating a landscape inspired by the work of Hokusai.Materials: ink\, pencils\, watercolor paper
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/studio-55-guided-class-7/
LOCATION:Art Studio | Classroom #1
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260529T193000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception | Watercolor USA\, 66 Stories\, & VC Torneden
DESCRIPTION:Spiva members and exhibiting artists are invited to join us for the opening reception for these inspiring exhibits: \n• Watercolor USA 2026 | Freeman Health System Main Gallery \n• 66 Stories: Attractions\, Oddities\, & Americana | Beshore Gallery \n• VC Torneden: Reflections of 66 | Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery \n  \nThe soft opening for Jesse McCormick’s Whirled World of Freed Fantasies in the Harry M. Cornell Jr. Gallery will also be this evening. An independent opening reception for McCormick’s exhibit will be held on Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\, 5:30-7:30pm. \nNot a member yet? Join the Spiva family HERE. \nWe Are Losing the Butterflies | Ellery Akers
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/opening-reception-watercolor-usa-66-stories-vc-torneden/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T214243Z
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SUMMARY:World Street Painting Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of 3D street PAINTING – and leave a lasting mark on Route 66. \nJUNE 2-6\, 2026 | JOPLIN MO – USA \nHave you ever wondered how artists make jaw-dropping sidewalk drawings that look like they’re popping right off the pavement? Now is your chance to learn how it’s done—from the world’s leading 3D street painters—right here in the United States. \nThis immersive\, hands-on masterclass will guide you step by step through creating your own optical illusion artwork using chalk\, tape\, and pure imagination. Spaces are extremely limited\, and once it’s full\, it’s full—so don’t wait to register! \nOfficial Registration is through WorldStreetPainting.com – Click here to see more information and sign up. \nWHAT WILL YOU LEARN? \n\nThe foundations of perspective and illusion\nHow to transform your design into a 3D pavement artwork\nTechniques using chalk\, tape\, grid lines\, and measurement tools\nProfessional tricks\, shortcuts\, and creative secrets from master street painters\n\nBE A PART OF HISTORY \nThis isn’t just any masterclass—you’ll be contributing to the Route 66 Centennial celebration by helping create the world’s largest outdoor 3D street painting gallery. \nYour street painting will be inspired by Route 66\, America’s legendary highway of adventure\, nostalgia\, and discovery. \nBring your own idea or concept—we’ll help you turn your creative vision into a stunning 3D illusion seen by thousands. \nCreate. Learn. Inspire. \nMake history on Route 66.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/world-street-painting-masterclass/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T193000
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SUMMARY:Reception | Jesse McCormick's Whirled World of Freed Fantasies
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception celebrating Jesse McCormick’s Whirled World of Freed Fantasies in the Harry M. Cornell Jr. Gallery. \nJesse will also have an Artist Talk taking place on Sunday\, July 12th at 2:00pm.\n$10 Suggested Donation
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/reception-jesse-mccormicks-whirled-world-of-freed-fantasies/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260309T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T203904Z
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SUMMARY:Art on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Art on Tap: A Toast to 18 Years! \nSpiva’s beloved tasting event returns—now celebrating 18 years of brews\, bites\, and community cheer! Join us for a lively evening filled with craft beer\, delicious eats\, great company\, live music\, and a silent auction! A selection of curated items and themed baskets will be up for grabs\, with 100% of proceeds supporting Spiva’s exhibitions\, classes\, and outreach programs. \n  \nMembers get in FREE as a thank-you for your ongoing support. Not a member? No problem—join today and enjoy free admission plus year-round perks. \n  \nStay tuned for a list of local businesses that will be bringing delicious eats and drinks! \n  \nBecome a Sponsor \nShow your support for the arts and gain exposure among Spiva’s vibrant community of members\, patrons\, and art lovers. Sponsorship includes a variety of premium benefits—and most importantly\, it helps make this event possible. View sponsorship information HERE! \nAlign your brand with creativity\, culture\, and connection. Secure your sponsorship today and be part of a night to remember! \n  \nThank you to our returning partners: \n\nChurchwell Tax Group
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/art-on-tap/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
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SUMMARY:Week 1 Camps | Sprout and Create & Jammin' Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Week 1 | June 9–12\n\n\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\n \n\n🌱 Sprout & Create \nAges: 7–14 \nInstructors: MaKenna Hawkins & Rachel Cabral \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, June 9–12 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $140 \nJoin our first ever plant-themed camp! Kids will paint pots\, craft pipe cleaner flowers\, and create clay pot buddies. They’ll discover the magic of dyeing flowers and potting plants. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club Ages: 7–14 \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, June 9–12 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🎵 Jammin’ Instruments \nAges: 7–14 \nInstructor: Brooks-Elizabeth Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, June 9–12 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $135 \nKids will have the chance to delve into different art mediums as they create their own distinctive musical instruments. Their artistic endeavors will culminate in a performance at 5 PM on the last day of camp at the Cornell Complex! Camp artists are welcome to invite extended family for the performance. \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for both Sprout & Create and Jammin’ Instruments for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $275 + Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nA Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. Sign up for a single week of camp below or visit our virtual box office to register for multiple weeks of camps at once.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-1-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260401T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185817Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSundays work best for you? Mark your calendars for these days in 2026\, 1-4pm: \nJune 14 \nJuly 12 \nAugust 9 \nSeptember 13 \nOctober 11 \nNovember 8 \nDecember 13 \n 
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/second-sunday-at-spiva-galleries-open-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260424T193842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T182131Z
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SUMMARY:Week 2 Camps | Kid's Mural Camp\, Yay for Clay\, & Kid's Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Week 2 | June 16–18\n\n\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\n \n\n🖌️ Kid’s Mural Camp \nAges: 8–13 \nInstructor: Crystal Davis \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 16–18 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nCost: $115 \nJoin Crystal for a creative journey in mural artistry! Students will dive into a colorful experience by first designing their own artwork\, followed by creating a larger mural on canvas tiles. Together\, they will piece together a stunning collaborative masterpiece. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 8–13 \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 16–18 \nTime: 12:00 – 12:30 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🏺 Yay for Clay! \nAges: 8–13 \nInstructors: Brooks-Elizabeth & Kimberly Moreland \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 16–18 \nTime: 12:30 – 2:30 PM \nCost: $165 \nStudents will have the chance to create functional and sculptural pieces through hand building and wheel-throwing methods. \n\n🖨️ Kids Printmaking \nAges: 8–13 \nInstructor: MaKenna Hawkins \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 16–18 \nTime: 2:30 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $85 \nStudents will have the opportunity to delve into a variety of printmaking techniques\, such as Lego printmaking\, personalized foam designs\, and t-shirt screen printing. \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for Kid’s Mural Camp plus Yay for Clay! and/or Kids Printmaking for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total (all three): $365 + Free Lunch Club  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nA Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. Sign up for a single week of camp below or visit our virtual box office to register for multiple weeks of camps at once.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-2-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T181352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T181352Z
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SUMMARY:Week 3 Camps | Mini Makers Edition
DESCRIPTION:Week 3 | June 23–25 \n🎨 Mini Makers Camp \nAges: 2–5 \nInstructor: Mrs. Jade \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 23–25 \nTime: 10:15 – 11:30 AM \nCost: $50 \n  \nA Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. \n\nMini Makers Camp is a playful\, hands-on art camp designed especially for our youngest artists that is parent or guardian-led. Each day 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. \nMini Maker Camp Days Will Include: \n\nRainbow Day: Color Mixing & Rainbow Themed Projects\nSun Fun Day: Cyanotype Printmaking & Bubble Party\nLuminous Lantern Day: Create a Colorful Paper Lantern\n\nWhat to expect: \n\nSensory-friendly\, hands-on art activities\nA focus on exploration rather than finished results\nOpportunities to build confidence and creative curiosity\nParents stay in the classroom during the camp and work with their child to complete the projects\nAll supplies provided
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-3-mini-makers-camp/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T183033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T183033Z
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SUMMARY:Week 3 Camps | Mosaic Camp & Creating with Food
DESCRIPTION:Week 3 | June 23–25 \nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps. \nA Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. \n \n\n🪴 Mosaic Trays & Garden Stones \nAges: 7–14 \nInstructors: Autumn Neuenschwander & Crystal Davis \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, June 23–26 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $140 \nJoin us for a week-long mosaic camp where you can craft your own stunning masterpieces\, perfect for the garden\, front porch\, coffee tables\, and dressers! \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 7–14 \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, June 23–26 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🍴 Fork & Easel: Creating with Food \nAges: 7–14 \nInstructor: Brooks-Elizabeth Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, June 23–26 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $140 \nDon’t play with your food…unless it’s art camp! Our artistic chefs will explore printmaking\, drawing\, painting\, sculpting\, and fiber arts through the most deliciously imaginable lens. \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for Mosaic Trays & Garden Stones and Fork & Easel for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $280 + Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out)
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-3-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T183355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T184937Z
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SUMMARY:Week 4 Camps | Graffiti Camp & Weaving Camp
DESCRIPTION:Week 4 | June 30–July 2\n\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\n\n\nA Note on Registration:\n\nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. \n\n🎨 Graffiti Camp \nAges: 8–14 \nInstructor: Brooks-Elizabeth Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 30–July 2 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $125 \nThe kids have spoken… and we listened. Students will explore various techniques for creating texture\, master Banksy-style stenciling\, design their own signature\, and more. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 8–14 \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 30–July 2 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🧵 Weaving Camp \nAges: 8–14 \nInstructor: Autumn Neuenschwander \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, June 30–July 2 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $125 \nStudents will learn weaving techniques on a variety of “looms\,” including a vinyl LP\, and adorn them with acrylic paint\, beads\, charms\, and more! \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for both Graffiti Camp and Weaving Camp for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $250 + Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \n\n 
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-4-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260128T164429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T182843Z
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SUMMARY:Club 609 Benefit Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCheck out 609’s menu\, drinks\, and history here: club609.com
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/club-609-benefit-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T184839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T184839Z
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SUMMARY:Week 5 Camps | Fiber Frenzy & Game Design Camp
DESCRIPTION:Week 5 | July 7–9 \nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps. \nA Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. \n \n\n🧶 Fiber Frenzy \nAges: 8–14 \nInstructor: Brooks-Elizabeth Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 7–9 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $140 \nStudents will design whimsical creatures through various projects\, such as batik aprons\, fuzzy monster pillows\, and more. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 8–14 \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 7–9 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🃏 Cards & Creatures: Game Design \nAges: 8–14 \nInstructor: Allen Childers \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 7–9 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $125 \nStudents will create their own unique artwork on trading cards and develop the rules for a game they can enjoy with others. They will explore popular card games like Magic: The Gathering\, Pokémon\, and Yu-Gi-Oh\, while also encouraging them to invent an original game. \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for Fiber Frenzy and Cards & Creatures for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $265 +Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out)
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-5-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T185838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T203841Z
UID:10000785-1783382400-1783641599@spivaarts.org
SUMMARY:Week 5 Teen Camps | Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Week 5 | July 7–9Build your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.A Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. \n \n\nTeens Printmaking Camp \nAges: 8th–12th Grade \nInstructor: Crystal Davis \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 7–9 \nTime: 9:00 – 11:30 AM \nCost: $140 \nTeens! This one is for you. Join Crystal in a three-day printmaking workshop. Students will learn various techniques to create their own bandanas\, t-shirts\, and wall hanging prints.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-5-camps-teen-printmaking/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260401T183753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T191313Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOn Sunday\, July 12th\, an Artist Talk with Jesse McCormick will be taking place from 2-3pm! \nSundays work best for you? Mark your calendars for these days in 2026\, 1-4pm: \nJuly 12 \nAugust 9 \nSeptember 13 \nOctober 11 \nNovember 8 \nDecember 13 \n 
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/second-sunday-at-spiva-galleries-open-4/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260421T190851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T194021Z
UID:10000769-1783864800-1783868400@spivaarts.org
SUMMARY:Artist Talk | Jesse McCormick
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a whimsical artist talk with Jesse McCormick as he shares stories and insights from his fascinating career as a painter. His exhibition Jesse McCormick’s Whirled World of Freed Fantasies is a world that feels discovered rather than constructed\, as though it has always existed just beneath the surface of everyday seeing. This talk offers a chance to hear directly from the artist in a relaxed\, conversational setting and gain deeper insight into the ideas behind the exhibition. \n$10 Suggested Donation \nThis artist talk takes place during our new Second Sundays at Spiva\, where galleries are open from 1-4pm!
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/artist-talk-jesse-mccormick/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T191058Z
UID:10000786-1783987200-1784246399@spivaarts.org
SUMMARY:Week 6 Camps | Mini Worlds | Morning 3-Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:Week 6 | July 14-16/17Build your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.**Please note that the morning camp this week only runs Tuesday-Thursday\, while the afternoon camp runs Tuesday-Friday.** \nA Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. \n \n\n🌍 Mini Worlds: Diorama Camp \nAges: 9–14 \nInstructors: Makenna Hawkins & Genevieve Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 14–16 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $135 \nArtists will unleash their creativity and imagination by crafting their own miniature worlds to transform into dioramas. They can choose themes such as a fairy garden\, an underwater realm\, an alien planet\, and more. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 9–14 \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, July 14–17 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🪲 Plaster Insects \nAges: 9–14 \nInstructor: Autumn Neuenschwander \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, July 14–17 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $145 \nStudents will whip up some bug armatures\, then wrap them in a cozy plaster coat. Then they’ll splash on some paint and dress their insect friends with dazzling\, shiny bling! Sign Up Here: \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for both Mini Worlds: Diorama Camp and Plaster Insects for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $280 + Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \n**Please note that the morning camp this week only runs Tuesday-Thursday\, while the afternoon camp runs Tuesday-Friday.**
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-6-camps-morning/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T191420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T191839Z
UID:10000787-1783987200-1784246399@spivaarts.org
SUMMARY:Week 6 Camps | Plaster Insects | Afternoon 4-Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:Week 6 | July 14-16/17\n\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\n\n\n**Please note that the morning camp this week only runs Tuesday-Thursday\, while the afternoon camp runs Tuesday-Friday.**\n\n\nA Note on Registration:\n\n\nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🌍 Mini Worlds: Diorama Camp \nAges: 9–14 \nInstructors: Makenna Hawkins & Genevieve Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 14–16 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $135 \nArtists will unleash their creativity and imagination by crafting their own miniature worlds to transform into dioramas. They can choose themes such as a fairy garden\, an underwater realm\, an alien planet\, and more. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 9–14 \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, July 14–17 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🪲 Plaster Insects \nAges: 9–14 \nInstructor: Autumn Neuenschwander \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, July 14–17 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $145 \nStudents will whip up some bug armatures\, then wrap them in a cozy plaster coat. Then they’ll splash on some paint and dress their insect friends with dazzling\, shiny bling! Sign Up Here: \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for both Mini Worlds: Diorama Camp and Plaster Insects for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $280 + Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \n**Please note that the morning camp this week only runs Tuesday-Thursday\, while the afternoon camp runs Tuesday-Friday.** \n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \n 
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-6-camps-afternoon/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T192152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T203450Z
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SUMMARY:Week 7 Camps | Artsy Science Lab & Fantasy Illustration Camp
DESCRIPTION:Week 7 | July 21-23\n\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\n\n\nA Note on Registration:\n\nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers.\n \n\n\n🔬 Artsy Science Lab \nAges: 8–13 \nInstructors: Makenna Hawkins & Ellie Wheeler \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 21–23 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $135 \nWe are donning our lab coats and goggles for this summer camp! Get ready for an exciting lineup that includes slime making\, ice painting\, flower dyeing\, and much more. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 8–13 \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 21-23 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🐉 Fantasy Art & Illustration Camp \nAges: 8–13 \nInstructor: Allen Childers \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 21–23 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $125 \nLet the magical creation begin! We’re diving into the whimsical world of Fantasy Art\, bringing to life characters and creatures straight out of a dream! Think mythical dragons and whimsical unicorns\, as we shake up table top role play game dice to randomly conjure up unique traits and concepts. \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for both Artsy Science Lab and Fantasy Art & Illustration Camp for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $260 + Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out)
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-7-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T194017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T201325Z
UID:10000790-1785196800-1785455999@spivaarts.org
SUMMARY:Week 8 Teen Camps | Creating with Ink
DESCRIPTION:Week 8 | July 28-30\n\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\n\n\nA Note on Registration:\n\nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers.\n \n\n\n✒️ Creating With Ink \nAges: 7th–10th Grade \nInstructor: Brooks-Elizabeth Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, July 28–30 \nTime: 2:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $135 \nStudents will experiment with a variety of tools — from glass quill pens to calligraphy brushes — while discovering how ink can flow\, blend\, and splatter. Each day introduces new techniques that combine watercolor\, pattern\, and design work.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-8-teen-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260427T192600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T194158Z
UID:10000789-1785196800-1785542399@spivaarts.org
SUMMARY:Week 8 Camps | Pipe Cleaner Palooza & Picasso Art Camp
DESCRIPTION:Week 8 | July 28-31\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\n\nA Note on Registration:To make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers.\n \n\n\n🪅 Pipe Cleaner Palooza \nAges: 6–14 \nInstructor: Brooks-Elizabeth Billings \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, July 28–31 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM \nCost: $135 \nJoin us for an arts and crafts camp centered on a beloved medium — pipe cleaners! This camp will feature a variety of projects\, such as plants\, animals\, keychains\, and 2D pipe cleaner paintings. \n\n🍎 Lunch Club \nAges: 8–14 \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, July 28–31 \nTime: 12:30 – 1:00 PM \nCost: $15 (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \nStudents may bring a packed lunch to enjoy between camps. Sign up for Lunch Club by adding it to your cart during camp registration! \n\n🎨 Picasso Art Camp \nAges: 6–12 \nInstructor: Crystal Davis \nDates: Tuesday–Friday\, July 28–31 \nTime: 1:00 – 5:00 PM \nCost: $135 \nArtists will have the chance to delve into Picasso’s unique art style during this four-day camp. Participants will discover the cubist movement\, create their own cubist portraits\, and experiment with a variety of mediums\, including paints\, pastels\, and more. \n\n🎨 Full Day Option Register for Pipe Cleaner Palooza and Picasso Art Camp for a full day of creativity! Add Lunch Club for seamless midday care. Full Day Total: $270 + Lunch Club Registration  (Free for Full Day Students | Use Discount Code: fullday when checking out) \n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \n 
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-8-camps/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:Week 9 Teen Camps | Mural Camp
DESCRIPTION:Week 9 | August 4-6\n\n\nA Note on Registration:\n\nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers.\n \n\n\n🖼️ Teen Mural Camp \nAges: 8th–12th Grade \nInstructor: Crystal Davis \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, August 4–6 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nCost: $125 \nThis collaborative project will teach participants about the power of teamwork and the impact of art in public spaces. Over the course of three days\, artists will brainstorm themes\, sketch their ideas\, and learn painting techniques to bring their vision to life.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-9-teen-camp/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T200141Z
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SUMMARY:Week 9 Camps | Intermediate Clay
DESCRIPTION:Week 9 | August 4-6\n\nBuild your perfect camp day! Mix and match morning and afternoon camps for a full day of art. Lunch Club is available for an easy midday transition between camps.\nA Note on Registration: \nTo make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple times for one child\, settings are set up for you to only register one camper at a time. You can register one child for multiple weeks of camps at once by adding your tickets to the cart before proceeding to checkout. Once you have completed registration for one student\, you can return to register additional campers. \n \n\n🏺 Clay Camp | Intermediate Level \nAges: 10–14 \nInstructors: Autumn Neuenschwander & Kimberly Moreland \nDates: Tuesday–Thursday\, August 4–6 \nTime: 1:00 – 4:00 PM \nCost: $175 \nA blend of basic wheel-throwing instruction and basic hand-building techniques. This camp is designed for our students who have some experience working with clay.
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/week-9-intermediate-clay/
LOCATION:Spiva Center for the Arts\, 212 W. 7th St.\, Joplin\, Missouri\, 64801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spiva Center for the Arts":MAILTO:spiva@spivaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260401T183910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T185831Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday at Spiva | Galleries Open
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSundays work best for you? Mark your calendars for these days in 2026\, 1-4pm: \nAugust 9 \nSeptember 13 \nOctober 11 \nNovember 8 \nDecember 13 \n 
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/second-sunday-at-spiva-galleries-open-5/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T030233
CREATED:20260421T192125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T192125Z
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SUMMARY:Art & Wellness Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 1:00–2:45pm\, our galleries will be open as a relaxed\, drop-in studio space with materials provided—perfect for\nexperimenting\, making\, and connecting with others. \nAt 3:00pm\, we’ll gather to trade cards and celebrate the creativity of our community. \nAll skill levels are welcome—come create\, relax\, and connect!
URL:https://spivaarts.org/event/art-wellness-day/
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