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Arts Council of Johnson County Nurtures Artists in Trying Times
A small grant from the Arts Council of Johnson County helped freelance illustrator Hector Garcia navigate the COVID pandemic.
Arts Business: ‘Many Small Nonprofits are Still Struggling’
Many small nonprofit arts organizations in Kansas City are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID pandemic.
Bill Gautreaux Carries on Kansas City’s Legacy of Collecting and Sharing Art
In the wake of some noteworthy deaths, Bill and Christy Gautreaux are carrying on Kansas City’s proud legacy of art collecting and philanthropy.
KC Artist Marks Civil Rights Victory with Brown v. Board of Education Mural
Michael Toombs’ mural marking the U.S. Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education ruling greets visitors at the Washburn University School of Law Building.
An Affordable, Nurturing Haven for Artists in West Bottoms
Holsum Gallery has joined the ranks of art studios that have sprouted in the West Bottoms, offering a creative home for 45 artists.
New Arts Program Coordinator Steps into the Cockpit at KCI
Meet Mark Spencer, who was hired in September by the city’s aviation department to serve as arts program coordinator at Kansas City International Airport.
Nelson-Atkins Fees for Docent-Led Adult Tours Reflect Shifting Financial Landscape
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, responding to economic tremors that have shaken the art world, is now charging for docent-led adult tours.
Public Art for KCI, the Largest Public Art Project in KC History, is on Track for Installation by the New Airport’s Opening in March 2023
The public art installation for the new Kansas City International Airport is on track for the scheduled opening in March 2023.
Historic Bakery Building Gives Rise to New Artist Studios on Troost Avenue
Kansas City’s supply of artist studios rose a bit more with the recent addition of the Wonder Studios, an offering of the Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC).
Fired Up Belger Glass Annex Aims to Build a Community of Glass Blowers in Kansas City
Belger Glass Annex hopes to ignite the artistic glass making potential of Kansas City.