Spiva Center for the Arts is excited to announce the opening of their 2026 PhotoSpiva exhibit, beginning Saturday March 14 and closing on Saturday, May 2.
PhotoSpiva is a national competition hosted annual by Spiva Center for the Arts. Founded in 1977, it has become the longest-running photographic competition of its kind in the United States. Amateur and professional photographers from all over the country submit their work, which is displayed in order to present an exhibition of excellence in photography and celebrate the scope and vigorous activity of today’s contemporary photographers.
Co-Founder Jim Mueller stated, “We have intentionally avoided any categorization of either photographers or their work in setting forth the criteria for this competitive.” PhotoSpiva welcomes any photographic process as long as it is original artwork and has not been previously exhibited at Spiva Center for the Arts. This philosophy has created an unbiased forum for exhibiting and educating photographers. The PhotoSpiva prospectus, promotional materials and exhibition brochures are distributed to professional photographers, emerging artists, educators, students, and amateur photography enthusiasts throughout the United States.
The exhibit will be open to viewers in the Freeman Health System Main Gallery at Spiva’s home, the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W. 7th Street).
An opening reception will take place on Friday, March 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm where the winners of the competition will be announced.
Learn more about PhotoSpiva 2026 here.
About George A. Spiva Center for the Arts:
Spiva Center for the Arts was established in 1947 and celebrates the creative experience through community outreach, in-house classes for all ages, and by showcasing both regional and national artists in revolving exhibitions. For more information about the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts, please go to www.spivaarts.org.
Reference:
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
417.623.0183
spiva@spivaarts.org
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