Presenting Spiva’s second Art On Tap! Be here for Third Thursday on Third Street June 19, 5:30-8 p.m., a party for Spiva members 21 and over. (We don’t care how far beyond 21 you are as long as you’re here & having fun!) Sponsored by Samuel Adams & Woody’s Wood-Fire Pizza

Featuring The Adam Stanley Project
Three exhibits, live music, food & drinks!

Call (417) 623-0183 for more information, to reserve your tickets, or to purchase a membership in time for Art On Tap!

New memberships may be purchased in person at the Center, or by credit card/phone, (417) 623-0183.

One-year individual memberships are $35; dual/family memberships are $50.
 
Don’t miss it!
What more could you ask for on a hot summer night?
 
SPECIAL MAIN STREET EVENT
Tuesday, June 24, 11a.m.–2 p.m.
Main Street between 4th & 7th Streets
 
Vintage Car Rally!
 
60+ cars from 1948 and earlier will be stopping in Joplin during their timed rally race & will be on view for all to see on Tuesday, June 24. Come out to welcome these unique cars from a bygone era & help Joplin win first prize as the most welcoming city on the rally route!
 
If you or your company would like to sponsor a car ($30 sponsorship includes a $5 contribution to Ozark Center for Autism plus lunch with the driver at Columbia Traders), please contact Cameo Gerdes (ASAP)at the Joplin Convention & Visitors Center, 417.625.4789.  
 
SPIVA EXHIBITIONS!
 
Main Gallery through Friday, August 1
Return of the Yellow Peril: A Survey of the Work of Roger Shimomura 1969-2007. Sponsored by Commerce Bancshares Foundation and the William T. Kemper Foundation, this thought-provoking national touring exhibit explores racism, stereotypes, and prejudice through Shimomura’s use of concentrated color, pop culture references, and striking interpretations of current events and Asian American life in the U.S.
 
Additional support for Return of the Yellow Peril is provided by an Anonymous Art Center Family, the Friends of St. Avips, and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
 
Special Main Gallery Event Tuesday, July 8!
Lunch-n-Learn
Who Put the Pop in Pop Art?
Free slide lecture with Meg Skaggs
Bring your lunch to Spiva... and Learn!
Noon to 1p.m.
Reservations requested: 417.623.0183
 
Regional Gallery through Friday, August 15
The Nuts & Bolts of Art. Fiber artists reinvent time-honored textile arts in this exhibit of handwoven wire garments by Kansas City artist Ny Wetmore and non-traditional, small format art quilts by several regional artists, including members of Town and Country Quilters.
Sponsored by An Anonymous Friend of the Arts. 
 
Upstairs Rental Gallery through Thursday, July 31
Sneak Peek: Works from the Permanent Collection. Recently Spiva received art by several internationally acclaimed artists
as gifts to the Permanent Collection. These works and others from the collection will be on display.
 
CLASSES!
 
Summer Art Classes continue in June & July!
 
 Week of July 7:
 Papier Mache Sculpture, 2 day class (age 10 and above)
Maskmaking (age 5-7)
Focus On Crafty Arts: Weaving (age 10-13)
Collage Portraits (age 6-10)
Sketchbook Series: Light & Shadow (age 7-10)
 
Week of July 14:
Trendy T-Shirt Stencil (age 13-adult)
Origami Bird Mobiles (age 13-adult)
Focus On Crafty Arts: Coil Baskets (age 10-13)
Low-Tech Screen Printing (age 13-adult)
Sketchbook Series: Drawing People (age 7-10)
Drawing with Charcoal (age 10-up)
 
Week of July 21:
Watercolor Fun (age 9-12)
Animal Sculptures (age 7-teen)
Old Objects into Art (age 10-adult)
Flip Flop Fun (age 7-10)
Precious Metal Clay, Jewelry Making (age 16-adult)
 
Remember: Members receive a 10% discount on tuition!
Pre-registration & prepayment are required, and classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.No refunds unless class is canceled by Spiva. For more information please call 417.623.0183 or check out the entire summer schedule at www.spivaarts.org.
 
It’s 12x12 Time Again!
Deadline for entries is 5 p.m., Friday, August 15!
Every year Spiva members participate in what has become one of the most inspired and inspiring events of the year!
 
Artists receive a free 12” square of masonite that provides the support and format for an original work of art which is then donated to Spiva for auction.
 
All proceeds from the silent auction benefit Spiva Center for the Arts and its programs for children & adults..
 
Artists working in any medium may enter, as long as the 12x12 format is honored.
 
The prospectus that comes with your 12x12 will give you all the details and requirements. 3-D artists may submit pedestal work as long as the work does not exceed 12” in any dimension.
 
The 2008 12x12 auction begins Friday, August 22 at the opening of Midwestern Sensibilities and continues until 7p.m., Friday, November 7 when the bidding ends at the opening reception of the
61st Annual Membership Show.
 
Any member in good standing may create a 12x12, and everyone is welcome to bid—online or in person at Spiva!
 
LEARN MORE: call 417.623.0183 or visit
Spiva–where imagination lives!
222 West Third (at Wall) in downtown Joplin, MO

 GALLERY & GIFT SHOP HOURS
Tuesday–Saturday 10-5; Sunday 1-5
Closed Monday and major holidays
 
See you at Spiva!
 
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
222 W. 3rd Street
Joplin, Mo 64801
Tel: 417-623-0183
Fax: 417-623-3805
Email: spiva@spivaarts.org
www.spivaarts.org