News & Updates

Apr

29

Discover Downtown 48 Hour Film Competition Kicks Off May 3

Mar

23

Spiva Center for the Arts Exhibits Honor Joplin’s Resilience

Mar

23

Photos From The Storm submissions sought for installation at Spiva Center for the Arts

Mar

10

Notes From A Kitchen: A Journey Inside Culinary Obsession Opens at Spiva Center for the Arts

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Current & Upcoming Exhibits

  • Josie Mai: Dear Diary: Paintings,Drawings, and Installation - May 03 thru May 31 - Upstairs Gallery - Learn More
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  • Martin Martucci: Awkward Dignity - Apr 01 thru Apr 30 - Upstairs Gallery - Learn More
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  • Jeff Scott & Blake Beshore: NOTES FROM A KITCHEN - Mar 10 thru May 06 - Regional Gallery - Learn More
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  • PhotoSpiva 2012: PhotoSpiva Opens at Spiva Center - Mar 10 thru May 06 - AT&T Main Gallery - Learn More
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Spiva Center for the Arts

Spiva Center for the Arts has provided visual arts experiences for the four-state region since 1947. The Center has journeyed to three locations over time: the Zelleken House at 4th & Sergeant, the campus of Missouri Southern State University, and the historic Cosgrove Building in downtown Joplin. Learn More About Spiva »

photospivalogo

PhotoSpiva is a national competition hosted annually by Spiva Center for the Arts. Founded in 1977, PhotoSpiva has become the longest-running photographic competition of its kind in the U.S. As stated by the founders, the objective of PhotoSpiva is to "present an exhibition of excellence in photography, celebrating the scope and vigorous activity of today's contemporary photographers."

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