THE RETURN OF FIRST THURSDAY & THIRD THURSDAY March marks the return of First and Third Thursday events! All members of the public are invited to enjoy these monthly celebrations of art, culture, and music in Joplin’s historic downtown district. First Thursday...
Weekend Plans – Dance Lesson, Joplin Arts Fest, Asleep At The Wheel We have the perfect weekend planned for you! Start your weekend off right with Connect2Culture’s Country Swing and Two-Step Dance Lesson on Friday, September 15, 7:00pm at Memorial Hall. This...
2016 JACC Arty Award Recipient Spotlight – Linda Teeter The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce established the Arty Award in 2011 to recognize outstanding achievement in the arts, acknowledging the importance of the arts in the creation of inviting, livable cities...
Joplin Arts Fest 2016 Artist Applications Open Joplin Arts Fest (previously known as Joplin Festival of the Arts) is now ready to accept artist applications for their second annual arts-centric event! The festival committee has been working hard to make this year’s...
Arts Advocacy: The Letter Project Connect2Culture is coordinating The Letter Project on behalf of Missouri Citizens for the Arts (MCA) in the Joplin area. The Letter Project is a way for citizens to let Missouri’s Governor Jay Nixon know the arts matter to them and...
Happy National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)! NAHM is a nationwide collective recognition of the importance of culture in America throughout the month of October. It is designed to encourage all Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their...
