Shop and support local art this Holiday Season
JOPLIN, MO—Spiva Center for the Arts invites you to give the gift of creativity this holiday season through buying local art in the galleries and gift shop, gifting the experience of an art class, or a Spiva gift card!
Spiva Gift Shop | Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm
- Located on the first floor inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex
As the holidays approach, it’s never been easier to give the gift of creativity to those on your list. The Spiva gift shop is the perfect place to discover handcrafted goods from Spiva artisans! A wide range of one-of-a-kind pieces including jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, mosaics, watercolor, textiles, and more are ready to find their homes this season. Gift cards are also available that can be redeemed for Spiva memberships, classes of all kinds and for all ages, and gift shop purchases of handmade art! Supporting local makers during the holiday shopping season is a fantastic way to support the arts community in our area as well.
Kris Strausbaugh, Spiva’s Guest Experience Specialists and overseer of the gift shop, states, “Shopping local with Spiva isn’t just about finding the perfect gift — it’s about investing in the creative spirit of our community. Every purchase directly supports artists who live and work right here in the Four States. This holiday season, if you want your gift to feel personal, meaningful, and rooted in community, the Spiva Gift Shop is the perfect place to start.”
Spiva Galleries | Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm
- Located on the second floor inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex
Did you know that much of the artwork in Spiva’s four galleries is available for sale? We are proud to be able to provide the opportunity for our exhibiting artists to sell their work – and original artwork is a priceless gift! See something you love in the galleries? Talk to the volunteer or staff at the second floor gallery desk and we will guide you through the experience of purchasing artwork!
Gifting an Art Class Experience
- View all classes at spivaarts.org/classes-camps/
Purchase a ticket to an upcoming art class for someone on your list who loves to try something new and be hands-on! Not sure what they’d like to do? A gift certificate for a class works, too – then they can choose a class they’d like! Stop by the 1st floor welcome desk for class gift certificates.
Spiva’s Education Director, Des Hernandez, gives some insight into gifting an art class ticket. “Our classes are an exciting experience for all ages. If you know someone who has a creative spirit or prefers an activity over a gift, we can help you make that happen! We also have Take-and-Make kits in the gift shop for those who would prefer to create together at home.”
Spiva Center for the Arts is inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex 212 W. 7th Street | Joplin, MO 64801 | (417) 623-0183 | Open Tue-Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.spivaarts.orspiva