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UPCOMING
EXHIBITS

WINTER/SPRING 2023

PhotoSpiva 2023

Freeman Health System Main Gallery

Sponsored by Freeman Health System

March 18 – May 13, 2023

Reception: March 17, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Celebrating its 47th year, PhotoSpiva 2023 delivers an exhibit of photographic excellence from artists across the country. Juror, and nationally renowned concept photographer, Jennifer Thoreson, will make a careful selection of work from a competition that spans all fifty states. Every year, this competition is open to all US photographers, and any type of photographic process – from traditional to digital to photo-based mixed media. This year will be PhotoSpiva’s premiere exhibit in Spiva’s galleries at the state-of-the-art Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex. For more information, or to enter, go to photospiva.org.
Associated events:
Juror Portfolio Reviews
March 18 | 10am – 3pm
Juror’s Lecture and Awards Ceremony
March 18 | 7pm

 

 

 

Jo Mueller Small Works Auction

Four States Gallery

Sponsored by the Spiva Board of Directors

March 18 – May 12, 2023

Reception: March 17, 5:30 – 7:30pm

From March 18 – May 12, 2022, the Four States Gallery will overflow with dazzling, original art by Spiva member artists that will be available for live and online bidding.

SMALL WORKS silent auction is open to creative Spiva members of all ages, to enter artwork for exhibit and auction. It is understood that the art submitted by any member is given as a donation with all proceeds to benefit George A. Spiva Center for the Arts.

Each member is allowed to submit one work of any medium on a 6×6, 9×12, or 12×12-inch board provided by Spiva.

 

 

 

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