Arts & Culture
George A Spiva Center For The Arts
JOPLIN, MO
Total revenue
$506K
Total expenses
$575K
Net assets
$1.5M
Grants received
$227K
30 grants
EIN
446006139
Tax year
2023
Mission
Spiva Center for the Arts remains dedicated to our mission of celebrating the creative experience through exhibitions, education, and community outreach. Our vision is to ensure that the arts are accessible to all-regardless of age, background, or ability-while serving as a cultural anchor for our region. Through innovative programming, impactful education, and dynamic exhibitions, we strive to nurture creativity, foster inclusivity, and contribute to the vitality of the communities we serve.
Programs
2 programs
Exhibits: Spiva presented 18 exhibitions in 2024, featuring a mix of regional, national, and international artists across multiple gallery spaces. Highlights included major solo and group exhibitions, traveling shows, and juried competitions. Our exhibitions spanned a wide range of mediums and themes, reflecting our commitment to artistic excellence, cultural diversity, and creative exploration. Interpretive materials, docent-led tours, and digital resources enriched the visitor experience and deepened engagement. Many exhibitions were paired with educational and public programming to encourage dialogue and connection between artists and audiences. Spivas galleries remained vibrant spaces for cultural exchange and artistic discovery.
Programs & Events: Spiva Center for the Arts offers a dynamic lineup of programs and events that engage the community, celebrate creativity, and expand access to the arts. Signature events such as the annual Membership Show, Art on Tap, and Spiva in Bloom bring people together around shared cultural experiences and help foster a vibrant, inclusive arts community. In 2024, Spiva also hosted artist receptions, public lectures, and collaborative events with local organizations that highlighted regional talent and encouraged dialogue through the arts. These efforts support Spivas mission to make the arts accessible and meaningful for people of all ages and backgrounds. Special attention was given to removing barriers to participation, with several events offered free or at low cost to ensure broad community access.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
21 listed
Matt McConnell
President
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5 hrs/wk
Angela Vorhees
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Wendy Brueckner Sears
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Lance Beshore
1st Vice President
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5 hrs/wk
Sharon Beshore
Trustee
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5 hrs/wk
Alex Curchin
Trustee
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5 hrs/wk
Sara Newman
Trustee
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5 hrs/wk
Gay Currence
Trustee
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5 hrs/wk
Steve Graddy
Past President
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5 hrs/wk
Tim Johnson
Secretary
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5 hrs/wk
Caley Hedman
Treasurer
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5 hrs/wk
Charlie Davis
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Fredrick Njoroge
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Lynn Hempen
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Annette Thurston
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Ann Leach
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Gabby Heth
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Brandon Davis
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Lauren Stauffer
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Ann Turney
Board Member
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5 hrs/wk
Heather Lesmeister
Director
$93K
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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