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Ten Ways to Talk to Kids About Art

By Spiva Center for the Arts

Posted: June 16, 2026

Ten Reasons to Become a Spiva Member

By Spiva Center for the Arts

Posted: June 4, 2026

Visit a Blue Star Museum this Summer!

By Spiva Center for the Arts

Posted: May 15, 2026

Beyond 1000 Words

By Spiva Center for the Arts

Posted: May 13, 2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Marsha Cole – Finding Joy and Connection Through Creativity

By Kris Strausbaugh

Posted: April 21, 2026

Joplin Chamber President, Betsy Mense, Finds a New Creative Outlet

By Spiva Center for the Arts

Posted: April 17, 2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Becky Armstrong – Finding Healing and Inspiration at Spiva

By Kris Strausbaugh

Posted: April 6, 2026

Ten Things We Love about Spiva’s Galleries

By Spiva Center for the Arts

Posted: April 1, 2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Darla Hare – A Decade of Dedication to Spiva Center for the Arts

By Kris Strausbaugh

Posted: February 20, 2026

CALL FOR ART | Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the 64th Annual St. Avips Ball

By Spiva Center for the Arts

Posted: February 16, 2026