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05/18/2026

✨RSVP today and join us on the Rock Island Bridge for ArtsKC’s inaugural Summer Arts Celebration, June 4th, 5:30 - 8pm

An unforgettable evening filled with live performances, featured artists, music, movement, and summer magic in the heart of Kansas City:

🎶Alberto Racanati,
Be welcomed by the electrifying sounds of Alberto Racanati, a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy.

🐉GĐPT Phổ Hiền Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe,
Get ready for a vibrant, high-energy Lion & Dragon Dance performance that will light up the bridge.

💃KC Latin Jazz Orchestra,
Head to the top deck in the American Royal Hall for the heart and soul of Latin music with the KC Latin Jazz Orchestra, led by renowned percussionist and bandleader Pablo Sanhueza.

🥋Grupo Axè Capoeira,
Enjoy a captivating performance of capoeira, a beautiful and fascinating art form rooted in language, art, music, fight and culture. There are only 5 cities in the United States with Axé Capoeira locations — not-to-miss!

🎷Ernest Melton Trio,
Round out your evening with a burst of energy and powerful jazz set led by the incessantly inspired saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Ernest Melton.

You won’t want to miss this summer celebration of creativity, culture, and community. Link to tickets in bio or on our website: artskc.org/summer-arts-celebration

05/14/2026

CULTURE LIVES HERE.

On the streets, in the restaurants, on the riverbanks, in the parks, museums, and libraries. In our built and natural environments, across our stages and on our screens. Our local history, heritage, and living legacies pulse through every corridor of this city.

Art, theater, music, history, and culture—all right here.

New look. New experience. New ArtsKCGO.com, a fresh guide to the best arts, culture, and creative experiences across the Kansas City region.

Go explore, and stay awhile.

Featured artists:

Aaron Munoz,
Aaron Munoz Jr.,
Royals Las Vegas Car Club
Lowriders of Kansas City

On location at the beautiful Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts,

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05/06/2026

🎨🧠 Join us tomorrow, May 7th, for a free virtual workshop: Art, Brain, and Wellbeing: Exploring NeuroArts in Practice

Discover how creative practices and brain science connect to support health, wellbeing, and community.

Part of ArtsKC’s 2nd Annual NeuroArt Awareness Week, this workshop rounds out a week of curated events advancing the growing field of NeuroArts. Stay tuned for a recap from our 4th annual Thought Leadership Summit, held on May 4th.

✨ What is NeuroArts? An interdisciplinary field rooted in neuroaesthetics, exploring how art and aesthetic experiences shape the brain, body, and behavior, and how this can improve wellbeing across society.

To RSVP: Follow the link in our bio or comments, QR Code or visit our website: www.artskc.org/aagkc

BrainHealth

05/01/2026

ArtsKC is proud to announce our latest round of Inspiration Grant recipients!

Chosen from a competitive pool of applicants, each grantee will receive $3,500 to support an ambitious artistic project that demonstrates both career and community impact.

We are also excited to announce that one artist has been chosen to receive the Paul Tyler Inspiration Award, a special $5,000 grant given to a recipient whose work embodies the risk, growth and transformative spirt Paul championed.

✨Congratulations to Melinda Hedgecorth!✨We can’t wait to see Melinda’s Midwest Flamenco Festival come to life! 💃

Thank you to our grant committee and please help us celebrate our recipients!

Aisha Lee
Caroline Honas
Kenny Watson Jr
Lienzo Piano Trio
Melinda Hedgecorth
R. Todd Campbell
Stephanie Roberts

📸: courtesy of Kenny Watson Jr.

04/29/2026

The Teri Rogers Film Grants applications are now open! In collaboration with the Kansas City Film Office (), ArtsKC offers two grant programs to elevate our local film community: the Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants and the Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award. Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

🎬ArtsKC and the KC Film Office will offer a virtual info session on July 15 at 12pm. (More info coming soon.)

The deadline to apply is July 29, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Learn more through the link in our comments below.

Photo courtesy of RW Photography (), BTS of Barry Wilson and Jamie Addison’s film “We Need to Talk”

04/22/2026

📣Join us for the Fourth Annual ArtsKC Thought Leadership Summit

Explore groundbreaking programs, research, and initiatives advancing arts, health, and well-being at the local, regional, and national levels. Experience the power of the arts while helping shape our regional arts and health asset map. Enjoy a sound bath, plus performances by Art as Mentorship alumni Malek Azrael and Maddie Lai, and more.

🔹Series Topic IV: Finding Connections in Arts and Health
Monday, May 4th, 2026 I 12pm - 3pm The Student Union @ UMKC Volker Campus
5100 Cherry Street Kansas City, MO 64110

04/17/2026

Public Art Readiness Program

ArtsKC is launching a new public-facing session as part of the Creative Leaders Program – Civic Practice Track, designed to help artists better understand how to navigate public art opportunities and engage with municipal processes.

📅 Tuesday, April 28
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 ArtsKC Gallery + virtual option

This session is designed to remove common barriers that prevent artists from pursuing public art opportunities, especially confusion around city processes, eligibility requirements, and application expectations. Through a practical, plain-language discussion, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how public art systems work and how to prepare before opportunities arise.

We’ll cover:
• How Calls for Artists and RFPs function within municipal systems
• Common eligibility and compliance requirements
• What it means to remain eligible with KCMO and other municipalities
• How proposals are reviewed and evaluated
• What to expect after being awarded a public art commission
• Where to go for clarification and support

Featuring perspectives from across the public art ecosystem:
▪️Phil Shafer (local artist & muralist),
▪️James Martin (Public Art Administrator, City of Kansas City, Missouri)
▪️Ann Holliday (Executive Director, Art in the Loop)
Tiffany Meesha Thompson (Founding Director, Petrichor Projects & public art consultant),

Part of the Creative Leaders Civic Practice learning series focused on building civic readiness for artists. More sessions coming soon, including:
• A policy-focused discussion on Missouri’s state budget and its impact on arts funding
• A practical workshop on contracts and agreements for artists

❣️This program will be relevant to all artists, whether or not you live in Kansas City, Mo. All artists welcome!

04/15/2026

Join us for ArtsKC’s inaugural Summer Arts Celebration—a vibrant new signature event bringing together the creative heartbeat of our city, hosted this year at the iconic Rock Island Bridge.

This is more than a gathering—it’s a moment. A moment to celebrate the artists, makers, performers, and visionaries who shape our city’s culture. A moment to come together to spark ideas, build momentum, and showcase the spirit that makes our city shine. A moment to stand together on a bridge that symbolizes connection—linking Kansas City to the world.

As we look ahead to welcoming global visitors for the World Cup, we’re kicking things off in style—with an evening full of:

🎵 Live music & performances
    •    Alberto Racanati,
    •    Ernest Melton,
    •    Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra,
    •    Pho Hien Temple Dance Troupe,
    •    Grupo Axé Capoeira Kansas City,

📷 Interactive photo experiences
    •    Get your glambot on!

🍴Local flavors & creative tastings
    •    Light bites and drinks

💡Inspiring connections across the arts and culture community
    •    Whether you’re an artist, arts leader, supporter, or simply someone who loves the creative energy of KC, this celebration is for you.

🎨 Art Raffle
    •    One lucky attendee will receive original paper art by Andrea Cira,

✨Link in bio to RSVP! Early Bird tickets now through April 30th!

✨Come celebrate. Come connect. Come be part of something new.

Summer Arts Celebration
Rock Island Bridge
June 4, 2026 I 5:30pm - 8pm
1799 American Royal Drive, Kansas City, MO

04/01/2026

🎙️New Podcast alert from our friends at KC Studio!🎙️

This month, host Michael Mackie sits down with Kathy Nelson, CEO & President of Visit KC, to discuss how the World Cup will impact international, national and regional visitors and local residents.

Transportation options including the new Streetcar extensions are discussed as key components of accessibility for all events from May through July in Kansas City and for easy accessibility to cultural arts activities for residents and visitors after the World Cup.

Available now at kcstudio.org/podcast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

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