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! A recording of the 11th Annual Joplin Area Arts & Cultural Preview will be made available on Connect2Culture’s YouTube channel following the event. 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.