Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen is a painter of Dutch descent, who explores the rich diversity of the natural world from exceptionally unique perspectives. The artist’s self-stated goal is to say as much as he can about how organisms live and interact with other organisms and their environments. Brest van Kempen, who is also interested in prehistoric subject matter, paints from first-hand experience and knowledge. He has traveled across Africa and Central and South America, and studied both threatened and extinct species and their ecosystems in detail. Since he was a child, Brest van Kempen has always been a student of nature. He spent his youth exploring untracked back country along the Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains; drawing, studying, and collecting native flora and fauna. As a boy, Brest van Kempen practiced falconry and bred lizards. He began drawing wildlife when he was only three years old and created his first painting at the age of twelve. At the University of Utah, his studies focused on biology, which he hoped to teach, and field work. By 1988, his interests in art and nature matured to the point where he could pursue a full-time career of painting. Though Brest van Kempen is among the most highly accomplished technicians in the entire art world, and among the most creative, he is essentially self-taught. Brest van Kempen paints in a highly realistic manner. Unique in the world of wildlife art, Brest van Kempen’s approach is reminiscent of the art of Salvador Dali, which has always fascinated

CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE EXPERIENCE

TUES, MAY 2EXHIBIT OPENSUG: Four States Photography Enthusiasts

FRI, MAY 5St. Avips Ball: Spiva on the Ranch

TUES, MAY 9Give Joplin Day

SAT, MAY 13 EXHIBITS OPENMG: Biodiversity in the Art of Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen RG: Tim Cherry: Hewn from Nature Artist Talk: Tim Cherry 11amColoring Book Club 10:30am-noon

FRI, MAY 26Volunteer Luncheon 11am-1pm

SUN, MAY 28EXHIBIT CLOSESUG: Four States Photography Enthusiasts

THURS, JUNE 1EXHIBIT OPENSUG: Travis Pratt: The Joplin Paintings

SAT, JUNE 10Coloring Book Club 10:30am-noonArt Night Out Sumi-E Painting 7-9pm

MON, JUNE 19Biodiversity Dinner 7-9pm

THURS, JUNE 29EXHIBIT CLOSESUG: Travis Pratt: The Joplin Paintings

SAT, JULY 1EXHIBIT OPENSUG: Incognito: Finding Our Hidden Selves, Elaina & Elise Edman

SAT, JUL 8Coloring Book Club 10:30am-noon

THURS, JUL 13Biodiversity Family Workshop 6:30-8:30pm

SUN, JUL 16EXHIBITS CLOSEMG: Biodiversity in the Art of Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen RG: Tim Cherry: Hewn from Nature

SUN, JULY 30UG: Incognito: Finding Our Hidden Selves, Elaina & Elise Edman

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

M AY – J U N E , 2017

MAIN GALLERYMAY 13–JULY 16BIODIVERSITY IN THE ART OF CAREL PIETER BREST VAN KEMPENPRODUCED BY DAVID J. WAGNER, LLC; DAVID J. WAGNER, PH.D. CURATOR/TOUR DIRECTOR SPONSORED BY THE BESHORE FAMILY HOSTS: MACADOODLES FINE WINES,THE WILD FLOWER, WALMARTMEMBERS’ OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, MAY 12, 5:30-7:30SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION FOR NON-MEMBER GUESTS: $5

see www.spivaarts.org for most updated infoGALLERIES: MG: MAIN, RG: REGIONAL, UG: UPSTAIRS

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BIODIVERSITY I N T H E A R T O F C A R E L P I E T E R B R E S T VA N K E M P E N

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I can’t believe I’ve been employed one year already at Spiva! Really, a dozen

years considering my years of volunteer service through the board, various

committees, curriculum and program design, and work on exhibitions.

Looking back on my first year of “work”, I am so thankful to the Spiva

community for their encouragement of me and my mostly new staff, and

open-mindedness and excitement for new programs and exhibits. Time does fly

when you’re having FUN. We have several new members, individuals, families and businesses that are

partnering with us in various innovative ways. In addition, it’s been an honor to sit with many regular

donors, board members, and trustees who are invested financially and voluntarily with Spiva, and

have been for many decades. I take seriously my stewardship of Spiva, and all that has come before

me. I truly believe we need to widen the circle, though, as we grow and push: MORE memberships,

MORE volunteers, MORE cash, MORE time and talent shared in a mutually beneficial relationship. If

passion for the arts is your thing, let’s talk. Even if it’s just one hour or ten bucks a month, how can

we make each other happy? Are you strapped for time but can give a bit more money? Let’s talk.

No money but a bit of time? Let’s talk. Ready to exhibit your art work? Let’s talk. Want to take a class

you’re not seeing offered yet? Let’s talk. See you at Spiva!

2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORSBrandon C. Davis, PresidentChad Greer, Vice PresidentCaley Hedman, Treasurer, Governing MemberJustin Thomas, SecretarySusan Adams, Lance Beshore, Linda Ellard Brown, Ron Cook, Emily Frankoski, Steven W. Graddy, Lynn Hempen, Maridan Stanley Kassab, Ann Leach, Amber Mintert, Nanda Nunnelly-Sparks, Katrina Richards, Gary Stubblefield, Lauren Stauffer, Governing Member, Annette Thurston, Governing Member, Mikell Warren ENDOWMENT TRUSTEES Alex Curchin, ChairSharon Beshore, Gay Cragin Currence,Steven W. Graddy, Sara V. Newman STAFFJosie Mai, Executive DirectorSarah Clements, Administrative AssistantShaun Conroy, Exhibits DirectorJordan Murdock-Thompson, Program DirectorEden Elliott, PR & Marketing ManagerKyle Ollis, BookkeeperAaron Skapik, Weekend CoordinatorOlivene Nichols, Maintenance CONTRIBUTING WRITERSJosie Mai and Aaron Skapik

Cover: Photo by Tricia Courtney

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

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

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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS NOT TO MISS

him. There is no other wildlife artist who paints like Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen; his approach and style is truly unique.

Carel Pieter Brest van Kempen has exhibited his works throughout the world and earned numerous awards. He is a member of the prestigious Society of Animal Artists which has awarded him awards on multiple occasions, including their highest honor, the Award of Excellence, in 1994, 1996, 1997, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014.

Public collections containing his works include the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, the Springville Art Museum, the Woodson Art Museum, The World Center for Birds of Prey, and Vermont’s Bennington Center for the Arts.

This exhibit was previously displayed at The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, AZ; The Wildlife Experience (museum) in Denver, CO; The Wildling Art Museum near Santa Barbara, CA; and The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in the great New York City area.

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TIM CHERRY ARTIST TALKSATURDAY

MAY 13, 11AMCome hear Tim talk about his

sculptural process up close and personal in the gallery amidst his wonderful bronze and polished

silver animals.

FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYSDon’t forget to bring the whole family to Spiva and up and down Main on First Thursdays this summer. We’ll have artists in the lobby, and all the galleries will be open. On Third Thursdays come find the Spiva tent at 5th and Main for a fun family activity. See you around!

SUMMER CAMPS ARE COMING!See the class flyer and sign up online NOW!

BIODIVERSITY FAMILY WORKSHOPTHURSDAYJULY 13, 6:30-8:30PMBring the whole family to a series of art activity stations in the Main Gallery influenced by the current exhibit. See the website for details.

BIODIVERSITY DINNERMONDAY

JUNE 19, 7-9PM4-course dinner, wine pairings,

and tablescapes by Chef Damien of Crabby’s, Dan Morgan of A. Bommarito Wines, and Justin Thomas of The Wildflower. In

the Main Gallery. $100/person. Contact Spiva for details.

ART NIGHT OUT SUMI-E PAINTING

SATURDAYJUNE 10, 7-9PM

21 and over. Wine, dessert, and Japanese black ink nature

painting. You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy this popular event in the Main Gallery, facilitated by

Dace Youngblood.

Biodiversity sponsored by The Beshore Family with additional support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Tim Cherry has exhibited artwork in nationally known galleries, shows and exhibitions across the United States and in Canada, winning many prestigious awards. He has placed many monumental sculptures, indoors and out they can be found in private, public and corporate collections. Tim was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and raised in Nelson and Prince George, British Columbia. For 26 years, Tim has resided in Branson, Missouri with his wife Linda, daughter Amber and studio mate Tikka the giant schnauzer.

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REGIONAL GALLERYMAY 13-JULY 16TIM CHERRY: HEWN FROM NATURESPONSORED BY DR. LANCE AND SHARON BESHORE

“I started over 26 years ago on a path to discover my expression in art as it is related to my first love, wildlife, I continue that journey every day. My work depicts wildlife through the simplest lines, shapes and designs that I can create without losing representation, gesture or attitude.

I push the limits of anatomical accuracies in order to emphasize a stronger design, finding myself interpreting representational shapes and pushing them to boundaries of near abstraction.

I cast primarily in bronze, but feel my simplest and sometimes strongest designs are achieved when I am sculpting for high polish stainless steel and carving stone. My lines and shapes are kept to a minimum in order to draw in the viewer, causing them to become more involved in the interpretation of my work. I find this connection to be very inspiring.

I am constantly humbled by the awesome affects that are created in nature and the creatures that I observe there on a daily basis. I find an unlimited supply of ideas within the natural world. I continue to explore those inspirations through my art every day.

I hope to create the best possible sculpture that I can by building strong designs through shape, line, texture and color. Always pushing my artistic boundaries to achieve what has not been done before, reaching out and experimenting with new designs and gestures. Creating sculptures that are well orchestrated, balanced, emotionally interesting, stimulating and lyrical.”

Tim CherryTim Cherry: Hewn from Nature is sponsored by Dr. Lance and Sharon Beshore with additional support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Tim Cherry, Wildlife Sculptor

I PUSH THE LIMITS OF ANATOMICAL ACCURACIES IN ORDER TO EMPHASIZE A STRONGER DESIGN

Spiva Center for the Arts is participating in Give Joplin 2017 event, a 24-hour online fundraising marathon taking place on May 9, 2017.More than 150 Ozarks nonprofit agencies are participating in this event to raise both money and awareness of philanthropy in our region. Spiva will raise funds for operating expenses associated with Spiva Outreach, workshops and events designed for Veterans, Seniors, Adults with Disabilities, Boys & Girls Club and Joplin YMCA kids, all coming to Spiva to experience the galleries and make art in the classroom.

You can support our effort by making a secure donation at https://giveozarks.org/2017/spiva from midnight to midnight on May 9, 2017. Spiva will have the opportunity to win cash prizes throughout the day.

All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS and we welcome gifts of any amount starting at $5.

Spiva is an Agency Partner with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, which is hosting Give Joplin along with presenting sponsor BKD Wealth Advisors; platinum sponsors, The Commerce Trust Co./Coover Charitable Foundation, Edward Jones, the Musgrave Foundation and Ron and Janice Penney, along with numerous other sponsors.

Please follow our efforts and help share our story on social media https://www.facebook.com/spivaarts

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James T. NguyenDescribe the work you have been doing at Spiva.I have been working on the re-organization of membership files, as well as getting Spiva's PastPerfect database program started. This program helps keep track of our membership data, and during my work I moved Spiva's membership data from Microsoft Excel into this program. As of now, I am almost finished with this project.

How often do you volunteer? How many hours have you contributed?I have been volunteering here at least once a week since mid-February for an average of three hours. So far, I have contributed about 27 hours of volunteering.

Why did you choose Spiva to spend your volunteer time?To make a long story short: I am taking this class called Service Learning at Missouri Southern State University, and the main objective of the class is to create and work on a project with an organization. One of my friends recommended Spiva, since I heard that they usually need help and is a great place to do service learning work. I did have other options in mind, but after meeting with the other organizations and Spiva, Spiva was the first to reach out to me. And so here I am!

What’s your favorite part of Spiva volunteerism?I really enjoy volunteering over here, and my favorite part of it is the people I work with! Also, getting to look at the art gallery from time to time is a bonus!

What would people be surprised to know about you?This is always a tough question to answer, but I have never been outside the United States, and would love to travel around to different parts of the world someday! I'm in my second year at MSSU, and have made so many wonderful friends of different cultures by getting myself to join in the MSSU International Club this school year and participating with the events! Learning more about them and their cultures have broadened my aspirations to travel someday!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Do Good, Feel GoodWe’re reaching out to our members and the community to ask that you help make Spiva yours by volunteering with us throughout the year. We know your time is valuable so why not spend an evening with us mingling with friends, eating Joplin’s best food, and drinking your favorite beverage during special events like Art on Tap, Art Night Out, or exhibit openings. You could also share an inspiring conversation with artists, writers, musicians, community leaders, and families while at the reception desk. We’re always looking for help with setting up events, door greeters, and hosts for our events. You can commit to as little as a couple of hours a month or join us weekly at Spiva Center for the Arts. Here are specific ways you can help:

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTSYou or you and a friend to assist the art instructor in a preschool-middle school class, typically 3:30-5 or weekends.

EXHIBIT OPENINGS5-10 people to greet and clean up on opening nights: your family and friends, civic groups such as book clubs, Bible studies, Rotary, Kiwanis, PEO, etc.

GREETERS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS2-3 people to greet and clean up during special events such as artist talks, Art Night Out, family workshops, etc.

FRONT DESKYou or you and a friend can be an art ambassador at our front desk once a week or once a month on a consistent schedule. You’ll get training.

If you’re interested in donating your time please contact, Aaron Skapik, via email at askapik@spivaarts.org

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THANK YOU... to these individuals and companies for making outstanding programs possible:

Sharon and Lance Beshore for sponsoring Biodiversity and Tim Cherry. Leggett & Platt Creative Services for sign design and fabrication. Cleo Copeland for her diligent hard work on the Jurors’ Works exhibit. Homewood Suites, Han the Sushi Man, King Pizza, Macadoodle’s, and The Wildflower for hospitality of PhotoSpiva 2017.

Sarah Clements for her mentoring donation to winner of PhotoSpiva 2017 People’s Choice Award.

James Nguyen from the MSSU Honors Program for his volunteer hours in the office. Vern & Bonnie Adams for donation of recycled material. Maridan Stanley Kassab and family for their outreach sponsorship. Jason and Suzanne Miller for gift certificates for FilmSpiva awards. Central Christian Center for hosting FilmSpiva. Nicole Corcoran and Bill Kumbier for judging FilmSpiva. Linda Teeter for promoting and coordinating First Thursday ArtWalks. Caley Hedman for her 990 work for Spiva and tax help for staff. Ted and Amy Donaldson of Compass Quest for their partnership with Veterans programs.

Chauncey Rion Huffman Weir, KS 1ST PLACE

Thao NguyenJoplin, MO2ND PLACE

Ron ErwinJoplin, MO 3RD PLACE

Sandra Chen WeinsteinLake Forest, CAMERIT AWARD

Emily Evans SloanKansas City, MOMERIT AWARD

Elizabeth PanzerAccord, NYMERIT

Geoffrey T. ParkerSt. Charles, MOHONORABLE MENTION

Linda K. Ralston Joplin, MOHONORABLE MENTION

Koral Martin Carthage, MOHONORABLE MENTION

Chauncey Rion HuffmanWeir, KSPEOPLE’S CHOICE

Special thanks to the Freeman R. Johnson Trust for the cash awards

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INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER “The class was a hit! The consensus was it was relaxing, yet recharging…and they were so pleased they had such an excellent instructor, wonderful materials and free reign of the facilities, including the exhibits! It was a fun Friday!”

–Marci Stoebel, Independent Living Center

VETERANS AND FAMILIES WORKSHOP "The enthusiasm for our first workshop was palpable and we look forward to carrying that energy into future events with our veteran family."

–Aaron Skapik, Veteran and Spiva Staff

ACROSS THE STREETLook what popped up across the street from the Spiva classroom!

RECYCLING ADVENTURESSpring Break Recycling Adventures sponsored by Region M

PHOTOSPIVA OPENINGPhotoSpiva 2017 opening night and legislative thank-you

JUROR LECTUREPhotoSpiva 2017 Juror Lecture with Örjan Henriksson

CONNECT2CULTURE AND SPIVASharon Beshore, Emily Frankoski, Clifford Wert, and Josie Mai at Citizens Day for the Arts in Jeff City

GIRL SCOUT TROOP “It was so much fun to create with such bright young ladies. Their manners were as lovely as their artwork, and it brought back wonderful memories of my own scouting days!”

–Autumn Neuenschwander, Instructor

CREATION STATIONCreation Station kids hard at work in the studio

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MAY–JULY 2017CLASS FLYER ENCLOSED

THANK YOU TO THESE CORPORATIONS WHO SUPPORT SPIVA THROUGH BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS:

SEASON PARTNERCardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.Churchwell Hedman Tax GroupChoice MarketingCommerce Bank

CONTRIBUTING PARTNERDavis CPA GroupHomewood SuitesStronghold Data

BUSINESS PARTNERDonny Allen, Keller Williams RealtyAT&TCarlin Team, Keller Williams RealtyCleo's Picture Framing & DesignCommunity Bank & TrustConnell Insurance, Inc.Forged Waterjet Fabrications, LLCImages in TileMissouri Eagle, LLCSouthwest Missouri BankThe Kassab Team, Pro 100 Realtors

GALLERY PARTNERHedman Chiropractic, LLCJoplin Regional Business JournalLeggett and Platt, Incorporated

CENTER PARTNEREmpire District Electric CompanyFreeman Health SystemDr. Virginia Laas

David MeinershagenStan MountsFrank A. PishkurBeth & Dan SellersThomas and Diane ShupeEmily SloanDavid StormToby & Ashliegh TeeterJean VeriLarry & Mikell WarrenErin WilliamsRandy Wright & M. Justin HaleDr. Steven R. Skaggs

JACC Not for Profit of the Year FinalistSpiva is honored to be nominated and chosen as a finalist among ten nominated and worthy Joplin not for profit organizations, including Rapha House International and The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, fellow finalists. By the time you read this, Spiva will know who won at the May 4th Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Stay tuned!