Artists and creatives of all experience levels are invited to submit original artwork for a public art project that will bring color and creativity to downtown Joplin. Selected designs will be professionally reproduced as vinyl wraps and installed on utility boxes throughout downtown Joplin, adding vibrancy and a stronger sense of place to everyday infrastructure. […]
Spiva Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an upcoming call for entries for a printmaking-focused exhibition celebrating the depth, versatility, and creative potential of the medium. Artists working in all forms of printmaking—from traditional techniques such as etching, woodcut, and lithography to contemporary and experimental processes—are encouraged to apply. Press Play: Collage in Print will place a special emphasis […]
Go behind the scenes of the World Street Painting Festival and hear directly from the internationally acclaimed artists transforming Joplin into a global destination for 3D street art. As part of the 2026 World Street Painting Festival celebrating the Route 66 Centennial, artists from around the world will gather to share their creative processes, […]
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
Join us for a reception celebrating Jesse McCormick's Whirled World of Freed Fantasies in the Harry M. Cornell Jr. Gallery. Jesse will also have an Artist Talk taking place on Sunday, July 12th at 2:00pm. $10 Suggested Donation
Plan to join us for a summer of Studio 55? Buy a discounted bundle to attend each class with one quick sign up. Guided Class Description Cost: $10 per session, $55 for the entire Summer Studio 55: Guided is a welcoming, instructor-led art class designed for adults ages 55 and up. Join Jordan Murdock-Thompson every […]
Studio 55: Guided (Ages 55+) Instructor: Jade Henning-Cantrell Schedule: Scheduled Fridays, March–December | 2:00–4:00 PM Cost: $10 per session, $55 for the entire Summer Project: Cyanotype Printing 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 […]
Pottery: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing Ages: 16+ Instructors: Kimberly Moreland & Chloe VanBecelaere Saturday June 6, 11 am - 2 pm Cost: $75 per session Capacity: Limited to 10 students Output: Up to 4 finished pieces total Join Kimblery and Chloe for an immersive pottery experience that blends wheel throwing and hand building in […]
Art on Tap: A Toast to 18 Years! Spiva’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 by the Bluff Dwellers, and a silent auction! A selection of curated items and themed baskets will […]