Galleries will be closed Thursday Nov 27th and Friday 28th. Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday!

Emerging Expressions: A High School Art Showcase

March 4 - 20, 2024

Sharon & Lance Beshore Gallery

The Kiwanis Club of Joplin and Spiva Center for the Arts proudly present our inaugural high school exhibition and competition. An art exhibit featuring the talents of 59 students from five area high schools. This showcase is a celebration of the budding creativity and perspectives of young artists in the Joplin area community.

Schools Featured:

  • Carl Junction High School
  • Joplin High School
  • McAuley Catholic High School
  • Thomas Jefferson Independant Day School
  • Webb City High School
Reception: April 5, 5:30-7:30pm | Reception & Awards

Upcoming Events & Exhibits

Jane Troup: Return to Innocence

January 10 – February 28, 2026
Freeman Health System Main Gallery

The Independent Living Center Presents: Happy Walls

November 20 – 22, 2025
Pop Up Gallery - Second Floor of the Cornell Complex

JRAC Presents: What Lies Beneath

November 4 – December 19, 2025
Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery

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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