Spiva Center for the Arts to host May Makers Market with local artists
JOPLIN, MO—George A. Spiva Center for the Arts to host May Makers Market for the community to visit,
shop, and support local artisans.
Community members have two opportunities to attend the May Makers Market: on Friday, May 30 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. & Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Spiva second floor galleries inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex at 212 W. 7th Street in Joplin.
The public is invited to discover handcrafted goods from Spiva artisans!
This indoor market offers a unique opportunity to find quality gifts and summertime treasures while supporting local makers. A wide range of artforms including jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, photography, textiles, and henna body art will be showcased.
The artisans for this event are all Spiva members. The public is invited to meet these members of the Spiva family, discuss their stories, and browse their incredible handmade works made right here in Joplin, Missouri.
“Makers Markets at Spiva are a great time for member artists to sell their wares and connect with Joplin’s art community. They offer a unique opportunity for the public to discover their new favorite local artists and support them directly, says Kearstin Mattox, Director of Engagement at Spiva Center for the Arts. “We hope to continue to host Makers Markers in celebration of our multitalented members, as a way for them to showcase their work seasonally.”
Mattox adds, “Spiva Memberships for Working Artists are $40 for the whole year. We offer several opportunities for members to get their work out to the public, including our annual Membership Show and even selling in the Gift Shop. If you’re a local artist or art patron and have been on the fence about joining, now is a great time to become a Spiva Member. We’ve got a ton of member-only events coming up, you won’t want to miss out!”
Local artisans that will be present at the May Makers Market include the following:
* Sophia Miller with Thirteen Ceramics
* Amanda Calderon-Kidston with La Coyota Embroidery
* Daria Claiborne Pottery
* Jane Ballard Photography
* Kristin Peterson with Kristin’s Laboratory
* Brenda Hayes Designs
* Ginger Copeland with Gigi’s Glass Art
* Linda Ellard Brown with Tootsie Bowl Pottery
* Henna Art
Spiva Center for the Arts is inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex 212 W. 7th Street | Joplin, M0 64801 | (417) 623-0183 | Open Tue-Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.spivaarts.org