Watercolor USA 2025 is a prestigious national competitive exhibition celebrating water media painting. This year marks its inaugural presentation by the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin, Missouri, after being hosted by the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, since 1962. Spiva is deeply honored to host this historic exhibition and continue its legacy of showcasing outstanding water media artistry.
The exhibit will run from Saturday, August 23, to Saturday, October 11, 2025, with a special opening reception on Friday, August 22.
Click here to see more information on this historical annual exhibit.
Watercolor USA 2025 is sponsored by 
Cover image: Lana Cease | Chase the Rainbow
212 W. 7th St. Joplin, MO 64801 | 417-623-0183
spiva@spivaarts.org
© 2023 Spiva Center for the Arts
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
