(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin arts and cultural community will gather for Connect2Culture’s 10th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview on Saturday, August 9, 2025, 10:00 am at Connect2Culture’s home theater, the Beshore Performance Hall, inside the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 W 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801).
The Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview gives local arts and cultural organizations the chance to tell their story, share what they have planned for the year ahead (2025–2026), and explain why you might be interested! As an annual C2C Roundtable — professional development programs that aim to educate, empower, and connect the Joplin arts and cultural community — this event offers a unique opportunity to learn, share, network, and establish connections. All leaders, supporters, and advocates are welcome to attend. Each organization will have up to two minutes to update the community. This year includes presentations from:
- Connect2Culture
- Crowder College Theatre
- Downtown Joplin Alliance
- First Thursday ArtWalk
- George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
- Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex
- Heartland Concert Band
- Heartland Opera Theatre
- Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc.
- Joplin Area Town & Country Quilters
- Joplin Arts District
- Joplin Empire Market
- Joplin Historical Society
- Joplin Little Theatre
- Midwest Regional Ballet Performing Arts
- Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) Art & Design
- MSSU Office of International Education
- MSSU Department of Performing Arts
- North Heights Neighborhood Group
- Ozark Festival Orchestra
- Post Art Library
- Pro Musica
- Proclamation Youth Choir
- Joplin Rotary Club Sculpture Garden
- Schroeder Family Exploreum
- Urban Art Gallery
“This is one of our favorite annual events,” says Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of Connect2Culture. “In its tenth year, more than 25 different local arts, culture, or entertainment organizations are registered to present about their mission and upcoming programming. The coming year is going to be packed with things to do and experience, and we couldn’t be more excited to help spread the word by organizing and hosting this event!”
A recording, created by Missouri Southern State University KGCS-TV students, will be made available on Connect2Culture’s YouTube channel after the event.
About Connect2Culture:
Connect2Culture (C2C) is a not-for-profit arts organization founded in 2009 to enhance community through culture. Unlike any organization in the Joplin area, C2C is a respected community arts agency, a champion of the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex, and a performing arts presenter. C2C strives to expand audience and resources needed to “ignite a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment” in the Joplin area.
Reference:
Emily Frankoski, Executive Director
Connect2Culture
417.501.5550
emily@connect2culture.org
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