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George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
Open today: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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New exhibits with Photo Spiva, Small Works, Arts in Bloom, and Makers Market.

We visited Spiva today to see the new exhibits and participate in Arts in Bloom activities. The... read more

Reviewed 24 March 2024
Tim J
via mobile
Great for Joplin

Neat little museum, good after school programs and camps for kids- teachers are really nice and... read more

Reviewed 12 June 2019
J360jennM
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Tampa
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Reviewed 24 October 2015

Always something new or changing soon. Volunteers are always friendly and helpful to the visitor. Excellent gift shop for unique one of a kind items! Offers classes and activities through out the week.

Date of experience: October 2015
2  Thank 425heathr
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Reviewed 15 September 2015

Cool plave to visit local artists and artists from all over the country and their works, photospiva and small works are one of my favorite exhibits to go to and bid on artwork, they offer classes for kids and adults so theres something for everyone.

Date of experience: August 2015
Thank Josh F
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Reviewed 14 August 2015

I've been involved with Spiva for as long as I can remember. This an awesome venue for local and national art. They offer classes in various genre on a regular basis. Everything from painting to glass work. Their attention to detail when displaying art work is beyond compare. The quality of work is truly outstanding and the viewer has three different galleries to choose from as well as a gift shop. Spiva Center for the Arts is a main attraction in Joplin!

Date of experience: August 2015
3  Thank DariaClaiborne
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Reviewed 30 July 2015

Spiva Art Center is a joy to visit with family. We have grade school aged children and the center has a variety of displays that keep their attention. However, the center is not so large that we are irritable by the time we have finished reviewing all they have to offer. They do an excellent job of changing their scenery in a timely fashion and also offer programs for school aged children.

Date of experience: October 2014
1  Thank Kay F
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Reviewed 20 May 2015

They have a variety of art shows that I've attended; the one that sticks out in my mind was a show that artists honored the 5/22/2011 EF5 Joplin, MO tornado > artists depicted their perspective of the tornado. I have a painting from that show, but it was quite unique how the artists viewed the show. So many shows happen at Spiva that enlighten people and delight the eye too.

Date of experience: January 2015
Thank bk1stitch
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