Joplin Arts Fest
10 Years of Exceptional Art & Unforgettable Performances
Friday, September 20, 2024 // 5p-9p
Saturday, September 21, 2024 // 10a-5p
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2024 Artist: Andrew Batcheller
Joplin Arts Fest is proud to announce the return of Andrew Batcheller to the 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. This previous award-winning painter can be found on the Leggett & Platt Green this coming Friday and Saturday, September...
2024 Artist: Tim & Marsha Kienzle
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to welcome artists Tim & Marsha Kienzle to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find their unique handcrafted copper jewelry, fabricated using repurposed materials, on the Leggett & Platt Green this Friday and Saturday,...
2024 Artist: Brian-David May
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes Brian-David May for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find his original paintings on the Leggett & Platt Green this Friday and Saturday, September 20 & 21! "The overall interpretation of “Convergent Symbolism,” as...
2024 Artist: Brenda Pryor
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to welcome mixed media artist Brenda Pryor to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her on the Leggett & Platt Green this coming Friday and Saturday, September 20 & 21! "My abstract mixed media pieces remind me of...
2024 Artist: Carl Brooks
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes back woodturner Carl Brooks for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find his work on the Leggett & Platt Green this coming Friday and Saturday, September 20 & 21! "All products are turned on a wood lathe and finished...
2024 Artist: Katia Hawkins
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to welcome ceramic artist Katia Hawkins to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her whimsical art on the Leggett & Platt Green in less than a week--this September 20 & 21! Joplin Arts Fest is the area's premier...
Beyond the Booths
Make & Take Tent
Provided by Spiva Center for the Arts, kids & adults alike can enjoy making art of their own in the Make & Take tent. This year, foam block prints are on the menu–guests can carve any shape and print their designs onto bandanas and bags to take home!
Live Performances
Connect2Culture has once again booked an outstanding lineup of live music and dance performances on the outdoor stage of the Leggett & Platt Green. Catch all nine performances over the weekend!
Joplin Junior Arts Fest
New for 2024! Are you a kid or teenager interested in showing off your artwork to an eager crowd? Even if you only have a few pieces of art, that’s okay! Join the Joplin Junior Arts Fest section–apply today!
About the Venue
In 2023, Joplin Arts Fest moved back to downtown Joplin, to the newly completed Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. This state-of-the-art facility houses both Connect2Culture and Spiva Center for the Arts, making it the hub for arts and culture in Joplin and the region. Thus, it’s the perfect home for Arts Fest. White tents on the broad green, live music from the outdoor stage, food trucks on the perimeter, mimosas flowing, historic buildings in the background–this place has it all.
Spiva’s galleries will be open during the show, so guests can pop in and view even more great art. Fully accessible restrooms are available inside
