Celebrating its 42nd year, PhotoSpiva 2018 delivers an exhibit of photographic excellence from artists across the country.

Ninety images will be exhibited, chosen by juror Henry Horenstein. It was a blind judging with Horenstein having no knowledge of the entrants or their status as amateurs or professionals and no categories to distinguish photographic processes.

Horenstein viewed over 547 images submitted by 97 photographers via the competition’s website, photospiva.org. The competition was open to all US photographers, and any type of photographic process – from traditional to digital to photo-based mixed media – was eligible, as long as it resulted in a two-dimensional print that had never been shown at Spiva.

Entrants represented 19 states, and the Four-State Area made a proud showing of 109 accepted entries; 51 entries were from the Show Me state.

On March 17, Horenstein will choose winners and present cash prizes, sponsored by the Freeman R. Johnson Trust, during an awards presentation at 7 pm. The Juror’s Lecture will immediately follow. There is a suggested donation of $10 for the event.

Horenstein will also conduct one-on-one portfolio reviews from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 pm that day. Cost is $15 for Spiva members and $25 for non-members. Contact Spiva for more information or to schedule a review.

MAIN GALLERYMARCH 17 – MAY 12 PHOTOSPIVA 2018SPONSORED BY FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM, AND THE FREEMAN R. JOHNSON TRUST HOSTS: MACADOODLES FINE WINES,THE WILD FLOWER AND THE SPIVA BOARD OF DIRECTORSMEMBERS’ AND EXHIBITING ARTISTS’ OPENING RECEPTION & LEGISLATIVE THANK YOUFRIDAY, MARCH 16, 5:30 – 7:30 PMSUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION FOR NON-MEMBER GUESTS: $5

Born in New Bedford, Mass., Henry Horenstein studied history at the University of Chicago before turning to photography. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design, which had such legendary teachers as Harry Callahan and Aaron Siskind. Horenstein’s more than 30 books include a recent memoir, “Shoot What You Love”; monographs, “Histories, Show, Animalia,

Honky Tonk,” “Close Relations,” “Humans and Racing Days”; and some of the most widely used instructional texts in the field, “Black & White Photography,” “Digital Photography,” and “Beyond Basic Photography.” His most recent work is in film/video. Funded by the Annenberg Foundation, his short documentary, “Spoke,” was screened at several festivals, including the Austin Film Festival. His current project, “Partners: A Celebration of Choice,” will premiere in 2018. Horenstein lives in Boston, Mass.

The Upstairs Gallery will feature the next generation of photographers with PhotoSpiva Shutterbugs & Kids from March 2 – March 31. The judge is Joplin area photographer Lola Nelson. The reception and awards presentation will be held at noon Saturday, March 3, in the Rachel Salzer Library.

PhotoSpiva Tweens exhibit will be open from April 3 – April 28 and will be judged by Mark Neuenschwander of 9art Photography. The reception and awards presentation will be held at noon Saturday, April 7, also in the Rachel Salzer Library. Viewers will delight in this representation of the world through the eyes of the young artists.

Henry Horenstein

PhotoSpiva 2018 is sponsored by Freeman Health System. Additional

support is provided by Freeman R. Johnson Trust and the Missouri Arts

Council, a state agency. PhotoSpiva Shutterbugs & Kids and PhotoSpiva

Tweens are sponsored by the John and Joy Cragin Family.Missouri Arts Council

The State of the Arts

Photo by Russell Kinerson

to these individuals and companies for making outstanding programs possible:Downstream Casino, Indigo Sky Casino, the Chickasaw Nation, and Sac and Fox Nation for sponsoring Native American Contemporary, and the John and Joy Cragin Family for sponsoring Paper Vernacular. Big thanks to Sandra Pennington and Chef Dale and his team for catering the opening. It was stellar! Macadoodles for the wine and The Wild Flower for the gorgeous arrangements. Thanks to Tom, Cleo, Shaun and Aaron for hanging. Special thanks to Shaun for picking up artwork all over Oklahoma.

Programming thanks to panel participants Christina Burke from the Philbrook Museum and artists Tony Tiger and America Meredith. Richard Zane Smith for his presence as our artist-in-residence with the Third Grade Field Trips. Thanks to Evangela Suzuki for painting the canoe in the secret room and faithfully working with the kids each day. Thank you Beshores for the Homecoming sponsorship, and to KODE/KSN for the zillion PSAs.

Thanks for the art supplies, Daria Claiborne. And to Tom Brown, who plowed our parking lot in the middle of the night. You made our mess less.

Lastly, huge hugs and high fives to Region M Recycling. We received a grant to transform our classroom into the Region M Green Art Studio. And Region M staff Jennifer Shotwell and David Hamilton brought staff lunch and helped put the room together!

CELEBRATINGTHE CREATIVE EXPERIENCE

George A. Spiva Center for the Arts222 W. Third Street, Joplin, MO 64801P: 417.623.0183 I F: 417.623.3805www.spivaarts.org

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Josie Mai

Financial assistance for Spiva programs is provided in part by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

MARCH – APRIL 2018

Josie Mai, Executive Director

THANK YOU...

2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lynn Hempen, President

Justin Thomas, Vice President

Caley Hedman, Treasurer, Governing Member

Susan Adams, Secretary

Lance Beshore, Katy Cook, Linda Ellard Brown,

Brandon Davis, Steven W. Graddy, Adam Greek,

Gabby Heth, Maridan Stanley Kassab, Monica

Kinde PhD, Ann Leach, Katrina Richards, Erin

Slifka, Lauren Stauffer, Governing Member,

Annette Thurston Governing Member

ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES

Alex Curchin, Chair

Sharon Beshore, Gay Cragin Currence,

Steven W. Graddy, Sara V. Newman

STAFF

Josie Mai, Executive Director

Sarah Clements, Education Director

Shaun Conroy, Exhibits Director

Eden Elliott, PR & Marketing Manager

Jade Henning, Administrator

Kyle Ollis, Bookkeeper

Aaron Skapik, Veteran Coordinator

Olivene Nichols, Maintenance

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Josie Mai

EDITORS

Marta Churchwell

Eden Elliott

JADE

Director’s Letter I M A R C H 2 0 1 8

Spiva is a symphony. Every exhibit, class, program, event, and meeting is an orchestration of creativity, communication, and bravery. I conduct and demand excellence and clear communication from my staff. They are delivering and the result is brilliant leadership and the highest quality offerings for visitors to Spiva. Have you noticed? I’m trying to be more intentional about thanking staff and volunteers for giving their time and hearts. They work hard. I’m trying to write personal notes and emails to members and patrons to let them know their patronage is vital and appreciated. Good vibes abound; in return, there is a constant flow of hand-written thank you notes to me and my staff. I keep them on my desk within sight. During 20 years as an educator, I never received so many endearing notes. We all must be doing something right! Making beautiful music together. Please welcome and applaud Jade Henning, Spiva’s new Administrator. She is an art graduate from Missouri Southern State University and is a genius addition to our ensemble.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSsee www.spivaarts.org for most updated infoGalleries: MG: Main, RG: Regional, UG: Upstairs

FRI, MARCH 2EXHIBIT OPENSUG: PhotoSpiva Shutterbugs & Kids

SAT, MARCH 3PhotoSpiva Shutterbugs & Kids Reception and Awards Presentation Noon

SAT, MARCH 17EXHIBITS OPENMG: PhotoSpiva 2018RG: 2018 Small Works AuctionJuror Portfolio Reviews 10 am – Noon and 1 – 3:30 pmAwards Presentation and Juror’s Lecture 7 pm

THURS, MARCH 22 – SAT, MARCH 24Spiva in BloomDesigner's Reception Thurs, March 22, 5:30 – 7:30 pmLuncheon Fri, March 23, 11:30 am – 1 pmFloral Design Class Sat, March 24, 10:30 am – Noon

SAT, MARCH 31EXHIBIT CLOSESUG: PhotoSpiva Shutterbugs & Kids

TUES, APRIL 3EXHIBIT OPENSUG: PhotoSpiva Tweens

THURS, APRIL 5First Thursday: Spiva Trivia Night 6 – 8 pm

SAT, APRIL 7PhotoSpiva TweensReception and Awards Presentation Noon

TUES, APRIL 171000 Words 6:30 pm

FRI, APRIL 20Lunch and Learn Noon – 1 pm The Evolution of Fine Art Photographywith Sarah Clements

SAT, APRIL 28EXHIBIT CLOSESUG: PhotoSpiva Tweens

THURS, MAY 3First Thursday: Spiva Trivia Night 6 – 8 pm

FRI, MAY 11Small Works online bidding closes 3 pmArt on Tap and Small Works Party 6 – 9 pm

SAT, MAY 12EXHIBITS CLOSEMG: PhotoSpiva 2018RG: 2018 Small Works Auction

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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS NOT TO MISS

Designer's ReceptionThurs, March 22, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Regional florists are invited to create a floral arrangement based on a work from PhotoSpiva 2018. Come see their artistic creations in a reception, free and open to the public. Exhibit is up through Sat, March 24.

LuncheonFri, March 23, 11:30 am – 1 pmEnjoy a catered lunch in the Main Gallery surrounded by PhotoSpiva 2018. Florist and Spiva member Justin Thomas of The Wild Flower will do a demonstration of an arrangement based on a piece of art. $50/person, limit 48. Must pre-register.

Hand-Tieds with JustinSat, March 24, 10:30 am – NoonFacilitated by Justin Thomas of The Wild Flower. Flowers provided. Justin will guide you in arranging. Mimosas served. $35/person, limit 15. Must pre-register.

SPIVA TRIVIA NIGHTAre you and your friends looking for something new and fun to do during Downtown Joplin’s First Thursday? Look no further. This spring we are kick-starting a new monthly event in our Main Gallery! Beginning March 1, we will hold a four-round, team-based arts and culture trivia night that will take place from 6 to 8 pm on every First Thursday. The cost will be only $5 per person in each team, with a limit of one to eight people per team. The more teammates you have, the higher your chances of winning! There will be three teams to a round and the team to win each round will win 75% of the entry fees. The remainder will go into raising money for Spiva’s Annual Fund Drive. Each round lasts 30 minutes, so we encourage you to come in, have a beer, grab a snack, and put on those thinking caps! All participants must be 21 or older. Sponsored by Missouri Eagle LLC.

ART ON TAP/SMALL WORKS CLOSING PARTYSpring forward from 6 – 9 pm on Friday, May 11! Join us for great brews, food, live music, and PhotoSpiva 2018 in the Main Gallery.

Art on Tap is an event for Spiva members and a time to invite non-member friends and family, aged 21 and older. It’s free for members, but non-members may attend by purchasing a $20 ticket. This year we’ve added a huge twist. The night doubles as the closing party for the annual Small Works Auction. Come eat, drink, listen, look, bid, and buy. Ask a friend; this party is the place to be! Watch the website for more details. Sponsored by Missouri Eagle LLC.

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Get Ready to Paint the Night Away!By: Emily Stanley, Chair for the Friends of St. Avips Ball

Plans are well underway for the 56th Annual Friends of St. Avips Ball. Our committee of nearly 40 incredibly talented and hardworking women have been very busy planning and creating a wonderful night to benefit Spiva.

The theme for this year is Spiva Watercolor and Wonder. It will be held at the Roxy & Amelie Event Centers in downtown Joplin on Friday, May 4. We are very excited to announce Spiva supporter Red Onion Café will cater the ball, and Galaxy Red from St. Louis will provide entertainment for our evening. You simply do not want to miss this!

The Friends of St. Avips continue to look for underwriting support to make this event happen. A variety of levels of monetary support are available. Underwriters receive complimentary tickets and additional recognition for their support. It’s not too late to get involved! If you are interested in underwriting our event, please contact Wendy Sears at wsears@greatsouthernbank.com.

If you would like to receive an invitation to the ball, please feel free to contact me at logan.emilystanley@sbcglobal.net.

For over 50 years, The Friends of St. Avips has worked hard to raise more than $1 million for the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts. These dollars have allowed for the Center to continue their mission of “Celebrating the Creative Experience.” I have personally served on this committee for more than a decade, and I am proud to tell you the time and effort each committee member gives to create a successful evening for Spiva is truly amazing.

We look forward to seeing you on May 4!

Good things do come in small packages! At Spiva Center for the Arts, those small packages will measure 12”x12”, 9”x12” or 6”x6” during the 20th Annual Small Works Auction.

In this exhibit and auction, more than 100 Spiva member artists create works from jewelry to collage, which they donate for auctioning. The exhibit is a great way not only to raise money to fund Spiva operations, but also to offer exposure for the participating artists.

This not-to-miss event includes a closing party for bidding, set for 6 to 9 pm Friday, May 11. New for this year’s closing party will be Art on Tap with beer, food, music, and fast and furious bidding!

Especially anticipated every year are the Rainmaker entries. Rainmakers are artists whose works have sold for $300 or more during previous Small Works auctions. With an opening bid of $300, these works hold a place of honor in the exhibit.

All other works start their bidding at $35. For all entries, there is a “Buy It Now” option for those who don’t want to risk losing a piece in a last-minute bidding war. Artists set their own “Buy It Now” prices, but the minimum is $125. Rainmakers’ minimum “Buy It Now” price is $500.

Works may be viewed and bids may be placed online at http://spivaarts.org/small-works-auction/ from the opening of the exhibit until 3 pm on Friday, May 11. Online bidders will have to send a proxy the night of live bidding to ensure they bid up to the last minute.

With the exposure for artists comes the potential bragging rights for recognition for creating the best entries: Juror’s Choice; Best 3-D; Best Mixed Media; Best Photography; Best Still Life or Floral; and Best Landscape or Plein Air. Exhibition visitors will determine the People’s Choice award. The juror will be announced on opening night.

REGIONAL GALLERYMARCH 17 – MAY 12 2018 SMALL WORKS AUCTIONSPONSORED BY STEVE AND DIANA GRADDY

2016 2017 Increase

Memberships 438 627 43%

Average Exhibit Attendance 1225 1500 22%

Attendance at Exhibit Openings 150 250 67%

Classes and Workshops (per quarter) 6 23 283%

Monthly Website Traffic 1934 4467 131%

Facebook Followers 5000 5833 16%

Instagram Followers 170 570 235%

Spiva by the NumbersAt Spiva we are passionate about the essential role art plays in our lives. How do we measure success? Through the number of members and individuals engaged in exhibits, classes, workshops, and special events. Here’s a look at how we performed last year.

$19,687

ANNUAL FUND UPDATE

AS OF JANUARY 30

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photo credit: Cara Pagan Photography

Zoe, Jade Sterken, Connor Ward from MSSU.

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and over 90 images appearing in PhotoSpiva 2018 will be waiting to inspire writers for the 10th annual 1000 Words event.

Authors are invited to pick one or two exhibition photos to use as springboards for poems or prose. They will do readings of their work at 6:30 pm, Tuesday, April 17, in the Main Gallery. The public is invited to attend. Readings will be recorded and linked to their exhibition photos via QR codes.

To learn more: Contact Shaun Conroy at sconroy@spivaarts.org, 417-623-0183 or visit our website.

Note to authors: Poems and essays do not need to be a thousand words in length!

10TH ANNUAL 1000 WORDS EVENT APRIL 17

CALL FOR AUTHORS OF POETRY &PROSE!

Phillip Ledbetter, Rosalee Ponce, Travis Lewis, Jordanna Lewis, and William Lewis.

David Ross, Harrington Family (in background).

Richard Zane Smith Artist Talk

Artists Richard Zane Smith, Steve Doerr, Valerie Doerr

Sharon Lambert, Lou Charno, Carol Stark, David Martin

SPIVA PHOTO BOARDNATIVE AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY

Jo Mueller, Cleo Copeland, June Chenot, Linda Kyger

Shaun Conroy and Chef Dale of Indigo Sky Casino

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OPENING RECEPTION260 people, a record

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PHOTOSHOP CLASSPhotoShop Basics with Sarah Clements

GLASS NIGHTLIGHTS CLASSGlass Nightlights with Jane McCaulley

SPIVA PHOTO BOARD

Third Graders from Kelsey Norman

EDUCATOR LUNCHEONArea teaching artists plan Spiva Art Lab classes

McKinley learns from the artist in residence, Richard Zane Smith

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CONTRIBUTING PARTNERDavis CPA GroupHomewood SuitesStronghold Data

BUSINESS PARTNERDonny Allen, Keller Williams RealtyCleo's Picture Framing & DesignCommunity Bank & TrustConnell Insurance, Inc.Forged Waterjet Fabrications, LLCImages in TileMidwest Allergy & Arthritis, Dr. Michael JosephMissouri Eagle, LLCSign DesignsSouthwest Missouri BankThe Wild Flower

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CENTER PARTNEREmpire District Electric CompanyFreeman Health System

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