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  • May Makers Market

    Spiva Center for the Arts at the Cornell Complex
    2nd Floor Galleries

    Friday, May 30th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm & Saturday, May 31st from 10:00am – 3:00pm.

    Join us for Spiva’s May Makers Market! This two-day event will showcase the talent of our member artists and artisans, offering a perfect opportunity to shop for unique, handcrafted wares.

    Calling all artists! We invite our member artists and makers to reserve a booth and be part of this exciting event. Spots are limited, so be sure to register early.

    Event Details & Guidelines:
    • Booth Fee: $40 per booth, with one artist per booth. No extra commissions will be charged. The fee must be paid by May 23rd. Secure your spot and pay at: https://give.spivaarts.org/ge/maymakersmarket
    • Membership: Artists must be current Spiva members to participate.
    • Booth Requirements: Each booth space will be approximately 6’ x 9’. Limited electricity will be available—please bring your own 3-prong extension cords if needed. Artists must provide their own tables, tablecloths, chairs, and point of sale system.
    • Booth Locations: Booths will be located on the 2nd floor of the Cornell Complex in the Spiva Galleries.
    • Setup and Teardown: Setup begins at noon on Friday, May 30th. Vendors will need to be fully set up by 4:45pm, and are expected to stay until the market closes at 8:00pm. Booths will be secured overnight and we will reopen for vendors at 9:00am on Saturday, May 31st prior to opening to the public at 10:00am. There will be no teardown before 3:00pm on the 31st out of respect for other vendors.
    • Vendor Contribution: Each vendor is kindly asked to donate an item for our chance drawing baskets. Customers will complete a bingo card by visiting all booths for a chance to win!
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In Support of George A. Spiva Center for the Arts

At Spiva Center for the Arts, we believe art has the power to inspire, connect, and strengthen community. Our mission is to create meaningful opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience, make, and share art.

Your support helps bring that mission to life. Every gift makes a difference—fueling exhibitions, classes, camps, outreach programs, artist opportunities, and creative experiences that welcome and engage our community.

Our vision is for Spiva to be a vibrant community catalyst—uniting culture, education, business, and the arts to inspire creativity, support artists, and connect people through shared artistic experiences. With your generosity, Spiva can continue building a creative, connected future for Joplin and the region we serve.