Friends of St. Avips | Joplin MO

ARTISTS

Dear Artist,

The Friends of St. Avips is hosting the 63rd Annual St. Avips Ball, “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. On behalf of our chair, Kelli Perigo, you are cordially invited to participate by entering original works of art in the Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the Friends of St. Avips.

 The Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the Friends of St. Avips is conducted as a silent auction, with a web-based platform for our event guests, as well as off-site participants. The web component maximizes your exposure, enabling a larger audience to view and bid upon your artwork. 

Please note the following guidelines for art submission:

  • The Ball theme “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” is not a requirement or suggested approach, although artists are welcome to incorporate roses into their work.
  • Entry submissions open Monday, March 24; the deadline is Wednesday, April 16. 
  • Each artist may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art.
  • Giclee and prints are not accepted.
  • Art size is limited to 38” width and 70” length.
  • Art weight limit is 25 pounds.
  • All art must be suitably framed, if applicable. The committee does accept unframed gallery wrapped canvas, finished on all sides.
  • All art must be wired to hang, if applicable, no sawtooth hangers.
  • No work accepted that has been previously entered in a St Avips Art Auction.
  • Please submit photos of artwork, and the art entry form, found on this page, to the friendsofstavips.com website.
  • Delivery is Saturday, April 26, from 10:00am-1pm at the Cornell Complex.
  • Art is displayed and available for bidding beginning April 30.
  • A reception for individuals to view the art is planned for Thurs., May 1. (Details to come.)
  • Pick up of any unsold artwork is Sat., May 3, 9am – noon, at the Cornell Complex. (Artist will be notified via their preferred contact method, if they need to arrange for pick up.)
  • The Friends of St. Avips reserve the right to decline any artwork prior to the event.

     If you wish to attend the Ball, please request an invitation by contacting Ashley Davis at [email protected]  

     Thank you for your support.

    Friends of St. Avips Art Committee    

     

    Artist Entry