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lHGeorge A. Spiva
lHCenter for the Arts
lH222 W. 3rd Street
lHJoplin, M0 64801
lHPhone: 417.623.0183
lHFax: 417.623.3805

lHJo Mueller, Director


 

Education

"Spiva provides a broad spectrum of creative, educational art programs for the four-state community and encourages all age groups to explore, enjoy and participate in the arts".

Spiva’s educational programs take place in our galleries, in the classrooms and sometimes
in the streets! For children and adults. Contact the Spiva offices for a current schedule.



Educational and Youth Programs
Education is a major component of our mission statement at Spiva. Our children's program presents opportunities for creative experience for youth of all ages. Young Artists Studio:
Our core program for children grades K through 9 explores the methods and techniques used by the artists who are exhibiting in our main gallery. Programs For Teens: teens work with a professional artist to develop art for the community. Learning the design process in five week programs, participants analyze, design, and implement a project. Past projects include a mural on a local bridge and a graphic design project for the Northpark Mall's twenty-fifth anniversary. We work tirelessly in building new and exciting summer and after school programs for our community kids. 

 

 

 






Joplin third graders create
Joplin cardboard mural at Spiva 2007

 

Recent classes
& workshops
2006 Jan. – May 2005 June – Dec. 2005 2004


 


Call for
Teachers!

Unless noted, all classes take place at Spiva Center for the Arts, 3rd and Wall in
downtown Joplin. Enrollment fees are non-refundable unless a class is cancelled;
telephone registrations will be accepted with payment by Master Card or Visa.
For more information or to obtain enrollment forms, please call 417-623-0183 or

Download enrollment form
Class sizes are limited. Enroll early to save your place!


Spiva programs are made possible with financial assistance
from The Friends of St. Avips and the Missouri Arts Council,
a State agency.


Thank you for your continued support