Galleries are currently closed for installation. View brand new exhibits starting Saturday, May 30th!

Central Ozark Conference Competitive Art Show

May 9 - May 20, 2025

Freeman Health System Main Gallery

Joplin School District is proudly hosting the annual COC Art Competition in the Spiva galleries. High schools from Neosho, Carthage, Joplin, and Webb City each showcase up to 50 outstanding pieces in various 2D and 3D categories. Judged by local art professionals, this exhibit celebrates the fantastic creativity and talent of our region’s young artists, with awards given in the form of ribbons.

Closing Reception Sponsored by: Kathy & Honghong Chen

*THE CLOSING RECEPTION HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO TUES. MAY 20th, 5:00-7:00pm* (Original date – May 19th)

Reception: Monday, May 20, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Upcoming Events & Exhibits

JRAC: Liminal Spaces & Thresholds

October 24 – December 19, 2026
Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery

Holly Goodwin: McArdle’s in Everyday Life

September 3 – October 17, 2026
Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery

Impressions: Prints from the Permanent Collection & Dr. Joe Pryor

August 8 – October 11, 2026
Harry M. Cornell Jr. Gallery

Contact Us

Location & Hours

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