George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
Nestled in the heart of Joplin, the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts offers Route 66 travelers a unique blend of creativity and local culture. This vibrant center showcases stunning exhibits by regional artists while housing a delightful gift shop packed with one-of-a-kind souvenirs. With a rich history and a stellar 4.8-star rating, it’s the perfect stop to recharge your spirit, experience local artistry, and take home a piece of the Mother Road!
Anusha
a month ago"Lovely art museum and a great asset to the community. We really really enjoyed Jane Troup’s work. The exhibit for this featured artist was so expansive and versatile that we developed a strong connection to the artist by the end. Even in the front of the gallery by the gift shop, with smaller artists and local art educators’ work, we were very intrigued and spent a lot of time admiring each piece. I am so happy to live so close to a wonderful gallery and I can’t wait to see what comes next!"
Porchlight Reviews
4 months ago"So thankful for this center and its summer programs! We were traveling in the Midwest this summer for almost 2 weeks and they had amazing affordable programs that kids can attend during the day! It was extremely helpful and beneficial during work hours and so thankful we found this amazing center while in Joplin!"
Jes Schlecht
3 weeks ago"A feast for the eyes, it was difficult to leave! The staff are warm and pleasant, very willing to help or chat with you and the building is just as beautiful as the art. I love this place!!!"
Leslie Ochsenbein
2 years ago"Absolutely a perfect place to enjoy art, be creative with fun classes & expose children to the love of art. A gem in Joplin. Highly recommend."
Jade Henning
10 months ago"Spiva is such an amazing organization in the Joplin community. The exhibits are stunning and always changing and FREE! The classes are diverse and offer something for everyone. I've been an involved member for years and am proud to be a Spiva artist!"
