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  • Friday, August 7, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm

    Spiva members and exhibiting artists are invited to join us for the opening reception for these inspiring exhibits:

    • Big Magic: A Community of Woodfired Potters | Freeman Health System Main Gallery
    • Press Play: Collage in Print | Beshore Gallery
    • Uniquely You: A Tween Project | Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery
    • Impressions: Prints from the Permanent Collection & Dr. Joe Pryor| Harry M. Cornell Jr. Gallery
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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.