Joplin Arts District is not just a designation, it’s a DESTINATION.

Spanning 56 blocks in Historic Downtown Joplin MO (B-12th Streets, Wall-Pennsylvania Streets) we are dedicated to building relationships with people in the arts & entertainments to encourage them to be part of this VIBRANT Arts community for Live/Work/Play lifestyle!

Joplin’s art community is thriving with a multitude of events and entertainment, including Art-Walk, art galleries, dance performances, theater and musicals, poetry readings, open mic and comedy, and live music.

As a destination on Route 66 (America’s Main Street), Joplin is host to exceptional mom and pop restaurants, coffee shops, bars, art galleries, boutiques, and the new Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.

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Joplin’s walkable downtown is bordered by Murphysburg’s Historic Homes to the west, and “East Town” to the east. A trolley system provides transit to and from motels, big box stores and restaurant chains, but we know the heart of Joplin still beats in Historic Downtown.

Joplin Arts District is a 501(C)(3) charitable corporation who uses funds to enhance our streets by paying artists to create public art and attract tourists to downtown through promotion.

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The Pinwheel represents the work of economic development in the art community. Blow harder, and it comes back around faster!