For the second installment of our new monthly “Arts News” feature spotlighting arts events in Joplin, I was again joined on the phone by Emily Frankoski, Community Arts Director for Joplin’s arts agency Connect2Culture. She provided a rundown of some of her favorite events for next month out of the huge list of performances, events, and exhibits. And as Emily pointed out, we never even got to the numerous classes taking place! First, two continuing exhibits at Spiva Center for the Arts. PhotoSpiva 2019, celebrating its 43rd year, is a juried exhibit of photographic art from across the country, as judged by Patty Carroll. It continues through May 18. And one of Emily’s own favorite shows at Spiva continues through May 10: the 2019 Small Works Auction. (In fact, she says she has bids in on at least of couple of pieces herself.) The show features everything from jewelry to collage in 12”x12”, 9”x12” or 6”x6” sizes. The auction raises money for operations at Spiva, and Emily highly
↧