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. A 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 […]
The Missouri Southern State University's Department of Art and Design is returning to the Cornell Complex for the 2026 Portfolio Review. The public is invited to admire and assess the art portfolios of their junior and senior students! 1:00-2:00pm | Catered Social 2:00-5:30pm | Portfolio Review Free and open to the public.
Join us for the opening reception of John H. Good: Life Vessels in the Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery. Good is a local ceramic artist and Spiva member residing in Webb City, Missouri - read his complete statement about his exhibit here.
Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+)Instructor: Jordan Murdock-ThompsonSchedule: Every other Friday, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PMCost: $10 per session, $65 for the entire Spring (March, April, & May | 7 Sessions Total)Project: Watercolor Paper Butterflies | See the full guided spring line up below under the checkout box DescriptionStudio 55: Guided is a welcoming, instructor-led art class […]
Acrylic Bug Paintings Ages: 16+Instructor: Rachel CabralDate: Saturday, April 4Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMCost: $40 In this acrylic painting class, students will explore the fundamentals of acrylic painting techniques while creating a detailed artwork inspired by insects. Participants will learn about layering, color mixing, and brush control as they bring their chosen bug to […]
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 […]
Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 or $35 for all of March Mini 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 Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on […]
Mini Makers: Tuesday Edition Ages: 2–5Instructor: Jade Henning-CantrellWhen: TuesdaysTime: 4:15 – 5:15 PMCost: $10 Mini 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. Projects are process-focused and help strengthen fine motor […]
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) DescriptionStudio 55: Open Studio is a relaxed, welcoming open-work session designed for adults ages 55 and up. Facilitated by Jesse McCormick, these sessions […]
Figure Drawing for Kids Ages: 7–12Instructor: Jordan Murdock-ThompsonDate: Saturday, April 11Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMCost: $25 In this engaging drawing class, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of figure drawing through fun, interactive exercises designed especially for kids. The focus will be on understanding proportion, form, and movement, helping young artists learn how […]
Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing Ages: 16+Instructors: Kimberly Moreland & 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: […]
You asked, we listened! 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: April 12 May 10 June 14 July 12 August 9 September 13 […]
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
