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: Mary Lou Christie
Joplin Arts Fest is proud to announce the return of jeweler Mary Lou Christie to the 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. Her beautiful work can be found on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "Each unique piece is...
2024 Artist: Ivey Zoellers
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes painter Ivey Zoellers for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her lively and colorful paintings on the Leggett & Platt Green on September 20 & 21! "Using acrylic paint on canvas, I endeavor to encapsulate the...
2024 Artist: Karen Ames
Joplin Arts Fest is happy to welcome textile artist Karen Ames to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her leather bags and jewelry on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "I have always had a love for art and creating beauty....
2024 Artist: Eric Beezley
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes back mixed media painter Eric Beezley for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find his dynamic paintings on the Leggett & Platt Green on September 20 & 21! "I primarily use acrylic paint on canvas using palette knives,...
2024 Artist: Kelly Langley
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to welcome photographer Kelly Langley to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her expressive photographic prints on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. Kelly Langley, Phd, is an Oklahoma native,...
2024 Artist: Cody Martin
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to welcome Cody Martin back for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her watercolor moons and collage work on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. Joplin Arts Fest is the area's premier juried arts...
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
