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: Bob AuBuchon
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes back painter Bob AuBuchon for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find his original acrylic paintings on the Leggett & Platt Green on September 20 & 21! "My art work is abstract paintings composed of acrylic paint,...
2024 Artist: Kathryn Mustain
Joplin Arts Fest is proud to announce the return of Kathryn Mustain to the 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. This previous award-winning mixed media artist can be found on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "The...
2024 Artist: M. Phifer
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes back M. Scott Phifer to the 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. His colorful pieces can be found on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "I am an artist from Springfield, MO, who creates...
2024 Artist: Sean Ponder
Joplin Arts Fest is excited to welcome another new artist, Kansas City's Sean Ponder, to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. His tactile ceramic pieces will be on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. Sean Ponder...
2024 Artist: Denise Marta-Burch
Joplin Arts Fest is excited to welcome artist Denise Marta-Burch of Ridgeline Arts to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her expressive and whimsical works on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "Trained as an illustrator, I...
2024 Artist: Kristin Girard
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes back Kristin Girard for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Kristin's pieces make ample use of the natural world around her, while always pushing artistic experimentation. Find her handmade, electroformed jewelry on the Leggett...
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
