Submit your artwork for a chance to be featured on a custom Arvest debit card representing Spiva!
Calling all artists – Spiva and Arvest are partnering up, and we want to see what you’ve got!
See how to submit your work and participate here: https://bit.ly/spiva_arvest_artcontest
See the official event on our website: https://spivaarts.org/event/spiva-arvest-art-contest/
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025
Theme: “Celebrate the Creative Experience”
Spiva’s tagline comes to life through this theme, inviting artists to design a card that bursts with joy, imagination, and color. We encourage entries that reflect the vibrancy of the arts, the power of creativity, and the spirit of community that Spiva fosters. Think bold, celebratory, and uplifting—art that sparks inspiration every time the card is used.
- Categories: Youth (17 & under), Adult (18+)
- Entry Method: Submit high-resolution artwork via email to exhibits@spivaarts.org
- Mediums Accepted: 2D & 3D artwork that can be digitally scanned or photographed
- Finalists: 6 from each category selected by Spiva/Arvest panel. Finalists will be featured in a 2026 art calendar, and the public will vote for the winning designs to appear on Arvest debit cards.
Design Note: All submissions must incorporate space for the Spiva Center for the Arts logo on the front of the card. Artists should thoughtfully consider placement, color balance, and overall composition to ensure the logo is both visible and harmoniously integrated into their design.
6 Youth and 6 Adult finalists will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Creativity and originality
- Visual impact
- Appropriateness for reproduction on a debit card
- Overall composition and design
- Alignment with community and artistic values
Spiva and Arvest are looking forward to seeing the incredible entries!
Have questions? Call Spiva at 417-623-0183 or email spiva@spivaarts.org.
