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July 18–September 4, 2009 |
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AT&T Main Gallery
BRAVE NEW ART
Neon sculpture, digital fine art, and robot-enhanced works on paper by artists who employ computers in the making of their art. Max Chandler (Arizona); Eric J. Heller (Massachusetts); Gordon McGlothlin (Maryland); Lisa Rivas (Tennessee); and Russ RuBert (Missouri) bring light, color, pixels, and motion to Joplin for an eye-popping summer show! |
Sponsored by
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Regional Gallery
Carol Adamec: Catching the Light
Carol Adamec, Spiva’s Assistant Director from 2005-2007, returns to Joplin for this special exhibit of her latest art works—landscapes, interiors, and floral paintings made memorable by her keen attention to light.
Sponsored by an Anonymous Friend of the Arts
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September 12–October 30, 2009 |
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Main Gallery
DOCUMENTARY SUBJECT: Bob Tommey
Paintings and sculpture by the nationally known Western artist. A Kennedy Center-funded documentary film about Tommey’s life and art produced by fifth graders at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School premiers at Spiva Sept. 20!
Sponsored by Debra & David Humphreys |
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Regional Gallery
Small Works: Beyond the 12x12!
The annual silent auction of original art moves into the Regional Gallery and takes on a new look in 2009. Spiva member artists will create the small format beauties in a variety
of sizes — 6”x6”, 9”x12”, or 12” square! All proceeds benefit the Center.
Sponsored by Louise & Eric Secker with Trisha & Justin Buerge
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November 14–December 27, 2009 |
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Main Gallery
62nd Annual Membership Show
More than 100 Spiva member artists of all ages present their best work in the largest, most anticipated exhibit of the year. A fascinating mix of works and media!
Awards: Dr. John Windle
Sponsored by The Empire District Electric Company |
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Regional Gallery
JEAN HOWARD: Views from the Sky
Prairie Village, Kansas artist Jean Howard’s lyrical, large scale oils depict fascinating aerial landscapes—solitary sightings from thousands of feet above the ground over Orange County, Kansas farmland, and the Kaw River.
Sponsored by Precision Pilates, LLC and Turbine Engine Consultants, Inc. |
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January 9–February 21, 2010 |
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Main Gallery
WORKS FROM PERCEPTION: Paintings by the Midwest Paint Group
Perception, both visual and metaphorical, explored in vivid works by ten mid-career artists from the central United States. A “visually intelligent and emotive” touring exhibition.
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Regional Gallery
OUT OF THE WOODS: Best of Missouri Hands Woodworkers
Contemporary fine furniture, finely crafted vessels, and quirky, exuberantly colored, hand-carved art works by Missouri woodworkers. |
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Main Gallery
PHOTOSPIVA 2010
Celebrating its 34th year, Spiva’s acclaimed national photography competition results in
an exhibition of excellence—a “snapshot” of contemporary photography featuring notable works by amateurs and professionals.
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Enter online at
www.photospiva.org
beginning Dec. 4, 2009.
Deadline for entries:
Jan. 8, 2010.
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Regional Gallery
NEW DIRECTIONS: Nick Kyle
Vibrant but subtle color relationships; textural patterns from common materials; mixed media constructions that float off the wall… Nick Kyle explores new territory in his latest works. | |
