Connect2Culture’s 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview to feature 25 local organizations
The preview gives organizations the chance to tell their story and share what they have planned for the year (2026-2027)in just 2 minutes.
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Joplin, Missouri – The Joplin arts and cultural community will gather for Connect2Culture’s 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview on Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10 a.m. 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 and share what they have planned for the year ahead (2026–2027) in just two minutes! This annual C2C Roundtable offers a unique opportunity to learn, share, network, and establish connections. All arts and cultural leaders, supporters, and advocates are welcome to attend.
This year includes presentations from:
Connect2Culture
Cragin Art Gallery
Crowder College Theatre Department
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
Joplin Area Town & Country Quilters
Joplin Arts District, Inc.
Joplin Empire Market
Joplin Historical Society
Joplin Little Theatre
Joplin Rotary Sculpture Garden
MSSU Department of Art and Design
MSSU - Global Education
MSSU Performing Arts Department
North Heights Neighborhood Group
Ozark Festival Orchestra
Post Art Library
Proclamation Youth & Community Choir
ProMusica Joplin
Schroeder Family Exploreum
Urban Art Gallery & Gift Shop on Rt. 66
“This is one of our favorite annual events,” says Emily Frankoski, Connect2Culture’s Executive Director. “Twenty-five 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 theword by organizing and hosting this event!”
A recording of the 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview will be made available on Connect2Culture’s YouTube channel following the event.
Facebook Event Page: facebook.com/share/1ENyswgYEC
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Connect2Culture (C2C) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to igniting a passion for the arts, culture, and entertainment. As Joplin, MO’s community arts agency and a presenter of exceptional performances, C2C enriches the cultural fabric of the region.
All performances are hosted at its home, the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.
