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A Message From Ann Shipman

I am honored to be participating in the People’s Choice competition during Spiva in Bloom.

You can support my floral design with a monetary donation. The artist who raises the most will receive 50% of the total funds raised, while the remaining 50% directly benefits the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, supporting scholarships, educational outreach, classes, camps, and community programming.

Thank you for your thoughtful support!
My artist statement: As a maturing woman gazing into her yet to come, I deeply connected to the contemplations of the artist in his moment captured in time. Inspiring me to create a personal interpretation of my own intimate and spiritual connection with Life to Death, and nature. Using a hand crafted copper and stone tree to represent my own hand grasping onto the knowledge that I too will someday " Be a part of this land when I return to the earth." Incorporating petrified wood, stone, and bird feathers gathered upon many nature walks, each piece having their individual unique story to tell. Along with a combination of fresh and dried florals to depict the Eb & flow of Life and Death in nature, and the gentle beauty I see in both.

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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.