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: Randall Kronblad
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to welcome back artist Randall Kronblad for his ninth straight year to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find his original pastels on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. After a career as a registered...
2024 Artist: Diana Carbajal
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to welcome illustrator Diana Carbajal to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. Her whimsical works will can be found on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "As an artist my primary...
2024 Artist: Joshua Reeve
Joplin Arts Fest is pleased to announce the return of woodturner Joshua Reeve to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Find him on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "I am an artisan wood turner. I primarily turn wood on a lathe to...
2024 Artist: Keith Buswell
Joplin Arts Fest is excited to welcome another new face, Nebraska printmaker Keith Buswell, to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. His intricate etchings, often exploring the fundamental connections of the world, will be on the Leggett...
2024 Artist: Kendle Durden
Joplin Arts Fest is proud to announce the return of ceramic artist Kendle Durden to the 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin. The 2023 Best of 3D Art-Award Winner can be found on the Leggett & Platt Green this September 20 & 21. "I...
2024 Artist: Amy Kalimat
Joplin Arts Fest welcomes mixed media artist Amy Kalimat to our 10th Anniversary show at the Cornell Complex. Her bold designs will be gracing our festival this September 20 & 21. According to the artist: My style is abstract, fluid, free-formed and filled with...
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
