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George
A. Spiva
Center for the Arts
222
W. 3rd Street
Joplin, M0 64801
417.623.0183
Jo
Mueller, Director,
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George
A. Spiva
was a local businessman, a philanthropist, and a
lover of the arts.He
believed opportunities in the arts should be available
to all. His
enthusiastic dedication and support were instrumental
in providing the
Center’s first two
homes.
Mr. Spiva assisted in procuring the Zellekin House
for the first art center and provided funds for
the new art building at Missouri Southern State
College, the location
of Spiva Art
Center's second home.
While his initial support has not continued financially,
his beliefs in providing art opportu-nities for
the citizens of the community helped to establish
the art center. To recognize his financial support
during the
art center's early years, the current facility has
been named in his honor.
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