Join Spiva Center for the Arts on Friday, May 30th (5:00pm-8:00pm) & Saturday, May 31st (10:00am-3:00pm) for a May Makers Market to visit, shop, and support local artisans. This market will be located in Spiva’s second floor galleries inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex
Discover handcrafted goods from Spiva artisans! This indoor market offers a unique opportunity to find quality gifts and summertime treasures while supporting local makers. A wide range of artforms including jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, photography, textiles, and henna body art will be showcased. The artisans for this event are all Spiva members – the public is invited to meet these members of the Spiva family, discuss their stories, and browse their incredible handmade works made right here in Joplin, Missouri.
“Makers Markets at Spiva are a great time for member artists to sell their wares and connect with Joplin’s art community. They offer a unique opportunity for the public to discover their new favorite local artists and support them directly,” says Kearstin Mattox, Director of Engagement at Spiva Center for the Arts. “We hope to continue to host Makers Markers in celebration of our multitalented members, as a way for them to showcase their work seasonally.”
Kearstin adds, “Spiva Memberships for Working Artists are $40 for the whole year. We offer several opportunities for members to get their work out to the public, including our annual Membership Show and even selling in the Gift Shop. If you’re a local artist or art patron and have been on the fence about joining, now is a great time to become a Spiva Member. We’ve got a ton of member-only events coming up, you won’t want to miss out!”
Local artisans that will be present at the May Makers Market include the following:
Sophia Miller with Thirteen Ceramics
Amanda Calderon-Kidston with La Coyota Embroidery
Daria Claiborne Pottery
Jane Ballard Photography
Kristin Peterson with Kristin’s Laboratory
Brenda Hayes Designs
Ginger Copeland with Gigi’s Glass Art
Linda Ellard Brown with Tootsie Bowl Pottery
Henna Art
