Spiva Center For The Arts

Always a fantastic place in Joplin to visit. Always something new to see or someone new to meet. I'm always greeted very kindly with the staff and volunteers. The whole facility is very clean and up-to-date. And the classes they offer are always changing and offering a pretty good variety for everyone.

Great place to see a variety of art and is always having new exhibits. They also have art classes for any age. My kids love Creation Station every Tuesday!

My wife likes this place. I think it's ok but a little small. I get the impression they are trying to cram a lot of art stuff in a small space but what do I know, I'm the science person and my wife is the artistic person.Either way, it is great that we have an art gallery in a city the size of Joplin. It is very apparent they have put a lot of thought and effort into all they have at this place. It is a good place to go and visit, even for those of us who may not understand most of it.

What an amazing gallery in such an unassuming location. The volunteer staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The various exhibitions were interesting and I love the fact that it's local artists. It looks like the location is used for a lot of fundraisers and awareness events, which makes it even better. Even the gift shop had some quirky little gift ideas. This place is fantastically unique!!

For a city the size of Joplin, this is a great little museum. I enjoy going in to see the various exhibits throughout each year. I would love to see this museum/gallery grow and encompass a greater part of our community, however. At times it does feel very clique-ish and perhaps a little bit elitist, which is so unfortunate! On the other hand, I am not sure how to solve that problem as people who do not have an interest in Art are unlikely to start visiting Spiva in droves...so until then, I'll just enjoy it!

I am an artist in Southwest Missouri and must say that Spiva is very community minded, supportive and involved with local artists, and a great place to experience art! I am thankful to have a gallery/museum of this quality and caliber so close to where I live. Yes their building is small by some standards but the remodel they recently completed added another exhibition space (three total), larger bathrooms, and a lovely gift shop. Their exhibitions are diverse and varied, using local, national, and even international artists (I've seen Picaso and Chihuly there) with many different styles and subject matter. They also offer art classes for children and adults. I suggest you stop by for some "culture" next time you are in Joplin...just not on a Monday, they are closed on Mondays.