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 […]
Week 2 | June 16–18 Build 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. 🏺 Yay for Clay! Morning Edition Ages: 7–14 Instructors: Brooks-Elizabeth Dates: Tuesday–Thursday, June 16–18 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Cost: […]
Start your engines and grab the cardboard! As part of Summer Movie on the Green: Wheels and Reels, Spiva Center for the Arts is inviting artists, families, kids, and creative grown-ups to enter the Wheels & Reels Cardboard Cruiser Contest. Build your own cardboard car and bring it to the Cornell Complex on Thursday, June […]
Start your engines for a summer night on the green! Spiva Center for the Arts and Connect2Culture invite you to the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex for Summer Movie on the Green: Wheels and Reels, a special outdoor movie event celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the 20th anniversary of Disney […]
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: Cut Paper Watercolors 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 […]
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 […]
Ages: 16+ Instructor: Rachel Cabral Date: Saturday, April 4 Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: $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 […]
Father’s Day Denim Gifts | $35 Ages: 10-17 Teacher: Autumn Neuenschwander Saturday, June 20, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Join us to transform denim scraps into keychains, painted coasters, bookmarks, and flowers as gifts for the dads, grandpas, and role models in your life just in time for Father's Day.
Due to popular demand, we have added a second week of Mini Makers camps. The camp will repeat the same projects as Week 3 but give more parents and children the opportunity to participate: spivaarts.org/event/week-4-camps-mini-makers-edition/ Week 3 | June 23–25🎨 Mini Makers Camp Ages: 2–5 Instructor: Mrs. Jade Dates: Tuesday–Thursday, June 23–25 Time: 10:15 – […]
Week 3 | June 23–25 Build 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: To make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration […]
Thanks to a generous grant from the Freeman R. Johnson Trust, Spiva is excited to offer discount codes for our Creativity Unlimited Saturday classes at Spiva Center for the Arts! At checkout, enter creativity5 for $5 off or creativity10 for $10 off your registration. Creativity Unlimited Ages: Young Adults (Broad Range | Ages 10-30 | Students under 17 should attend with […]
Week 4 | June 30–July 2Build 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:To make the checkout process as smooth as possible and prevent you from needing to fill out registration multiple […]
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
