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: Linda Ellard-Brown
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to announce the return of ceramic artist Linda Ellard Brown to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her colorful work on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "I first admired "sgraffito pottery"...
2024 Artist: Brenda Hayes
Joplin Arts Fest is excited to welcome back mixed media and fiber artist Brenda Hayes to our 2024 show at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. Find her wide array of original art on the Leggett & Platt Green on September 20 & 21! ...
2024 Artist: Jeffrey Schult
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes painter Jeffrey Schult for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find his original acrylic paintings on the Leggett & Platt Green on September 20 & 21! "I use traditional techniques such as brushes, knives, sponges,...
2024 Artist: Deby Gilley
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to announce the return of printmaker Deby Gilley to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find her on the Leggett & Platt Green on September 20 & 21! Relief-printmaking is the generic term for the kind of art that Deby...
2024 Artist: Natalie Avondet
Joplin Arts Fest is excited to welcome painter Natalie Avondet to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. Her dramatic portraits will be on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "I use traditional materials (acrylic...
2024 Artist: Curt Penland
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes back glass and mixed media artist Curt Penland for our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find his colorful home decor and jewelry on the Leggett & Platt Green on September 20 & 21! "In creating mosaic art, I utilize a...
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
