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  • Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm

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

    • 79th Joy Spiva Cragin Membership Show | Freeman Health System Main Gallery
    • Andy Thomas: The Artful Journey | Beshore Gallery
    • JRAC: Liminal Spaces & Thresholds | Jo Mueller Reserve Gallery
    • Fresh Perspectives | 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.