"Daffodil Meditation" clay by Jim Reed, Arcadia Kan.

"Ash & Crystalline Glazed Jar", clay by John Schermbeck, Webb City, Mo.

"Crusty Copper #14458", clay by Brent Skinner, Diamond, Mo.

“Pinched Vessel: Untitled”, clay by Gregory C. Krepps, Pittsburg, Kan.

“Whirlpool”, clay by Jed Schlegel, Saginaw, Mo.

Don’t miss the current exhibit in The Regional Focus Gallery. Located upstairs on the second floor there is a wonderful exhibit of five area potters. This is a strong exhibit of contemporary ceramics, and well worth the time to see. The exhibit will remain on display through Sept. 15.

Work by Jed Schlegel of Saginaw, Mo., Brent Skinner of Diamond, Mo., John Schermbeck of Webb City, Gregory C. Krepps of Pittsburg Kan. and Jim Reed of Arcadia, Kan. are featured.

Spiva is located at 222 W. Third Street, Joplin, Mo. (417) 623-0183.