Name: 1000 Words Poetry and Prose
Start: 2026-04-14T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-14T19:30:00-05:00

December 2025
November 7, 2025 @ 12:00 am - January 5, 2026 @ 11:59 pm

CALL FOR ENTRY – PhotoSpiva 2026

PhotoSpiva is a national competition hosted annually by Spiva Center for the Arts. Founded in 1977, PhotoSpiva has become the longest-running photographic competition of its kind in the U.S. As […]
January 2026
January 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Weekend Classes

Geographic Neurographic Artwork with Debbie

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Debbie Southard | Visual Artist About the Class:As the new year begins, join Debbie for a calming and reflective art journey. In this evening workshop, participants will explore the meditative […]
January 6, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Creation Station with Emily Cole

Creation Station with Emily Cole

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on projects. Each week features a […]
January 10, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Weekend Classes

Cross-Stitch Critters with Adria

Art Studio | Classroom #2

Adria Garrison | Multidisciplinary Artist & Educator About the Class:Choose your favorite critter from a selection of patterns and bring it to life with colorful thread! In this hands-on workshop, […]
January 13, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Creation Station with Emily Cole

Creation Station with Emily Cole

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on projects. Each week features a […]
January 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weekend Classes

Gelli Plate Printing with Brenda

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Gelli Plate Printing with Brenda Hayes | Mixed-Media Artist About the Class: A Gelli plate is a reusable, flexible printing surface used to create monoprints and layered prints on paper, […]
January 20, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Creation Station with Emily Cole

Creation Station with Emily Cole

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on projects. Each week features a […]
January 24, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Weekend Classes

Needle Felted Throw Pillows with Brooks-Elizabeth

Art Studio | Classroom #2

Needle Felted Throw Pillows with Brooks-Elizabeth Billings | Multi-Media Artist About the Class:Cozy up your home with handmade charm! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the art of needle felting […]
January 27, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Creation Station with Emily Cole

Creation Station with Emily Cole

Art Studio | Classroom #1

Creation StationAges: 6–11 | Cost: $10 Creation Station is a fun and welcoming art program designed for elementary-aged students to explore their creativity through hands-on projects. Each week features a […]
February 2026
February 28, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Artist Talk with Jane Troup

Join us for an engaging artist talk with Jane Troup as she shares stories, insights, and reflections from her 50-year career as a painter. Known for her warmth and passion, […]
March 2026
March 21, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - March 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm

Artist INC Express

Build your art career and make art work! Artist INC Express Joplin/SE Kansas (in-person) helps artists, of any discipline, develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice. […]
April 2026
April 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

1000 Words Poetry and Prose

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words – at Spiva Center for the Arts, that statement rings true as writers are inspired by the images from […]