# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1000 Words Poetry and Prose
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words – at Spiva Center for the Arts, that statement rings true as writers are inspired by the images from the PhotoSpiva 2026 exhibit.
Join us for Spiva’s annual 1000 Words Poetry and Prose event. Individuals are invited to pick one or two exhibition photos to use as springboards to create original poems or prose. The public is invited to attend the 1000 Words reading where participants will share their work. Readings will be recorded and linked to the corresponding exhibition photos via QR codes.

SIGN UP
ONLINE: https://bit.ly/1000Words2026SignUp
IN-PERSON: 2nd floor gallery desk

READING
Tuesday, April 14 | 6:00pm | Freeman Health System Main Gallery
There is no cost to attend or participate. Please note – poems and essays do not need to be a thousand words in length.
For questions, contact Shaun Conroy at sconroy@spivaarts.org or 417-621-9814.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/1000-words-poetry-and-prose/200029910729342
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Joplin
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801
- **lat**: 37.08395
- **long**: -94.51487
- **full address**: 212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1000 Words Poetry and Prose being held?
  - **A:** 1000 Words Poetry and Prose takes place on Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 212 W. 7th Street, Joplin, MO, United States, Missouri 64801.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1000 Words Poetry and Prose?
  - **A:** 1000 Words Poetry and Prose is organized by Spiva Center for the Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1000 Words Poetry and Prose is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Joplin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 1000 Words Poetry and Prose sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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