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ArtsKC’s programs and services are designed to “advance lives through the arts.” This includes programs for the arts community and those engaged with the arts in the local Kansas City area. Additionally, ArtsKC works with local government and civic leadership to advocate for the arts.
FY24 IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS
Organization grants awarded
Funds awarded to arts organizations, arts projects, and artists in the greater Kansas City area
Artist grants awarded
WHO WE SUPPORT
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
Rosie O’Brien, Sousaphonist and leader of KC street parade band Sass-a-Brass, along with members of Cap Gun Studios, will host...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
Charlotte Street centers Kansas City’s forward-thinking visual artists, writers, and performers—acting as the primary incubator, provocateur, and connector for the...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
The Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC) is a charitable nonprofit organization that promotes visual arts awareness in Kansas City and...
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
In Making Music, visual artist Olivia Michka combines her two greatest passions – music and art – by creating live-concert...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
Our mission is to provide access to performing arts through free community concerts, educational opportunities for area young musicians, and...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
Mesner Puppet Theater DBA What if Puppets creates puppetry programs that support the social, emotional, and aesthetic development of young...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
Westwood Ensemble is a community orchestra committed to bringing symphonic music to diverse audiences. Shorter programs with educational presentations are...
- Teri Rogers Film Grants
- 2023-2024
From Me to You is a short film by Vy Nguyen with plans of being in production by April 2024....
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
The Kansas City Women’s Chorus is the only regional women’s chorus inspiring through performance, embracing diversity and advocating social justice.
...- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey presents the Ailey II Company in residency in 2024. KCFAA’s arts education programs teach...
- Creative Initiatives Impact Funding
- 2023-2024
We provide a service to the urban core of Kansas City Missouri where so many public schools had diminished their...
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
Nia Danielle Lovemore, a fantasy artist from Lawrence, KS, she is inspired by haunting beauty and the melancholic essence of...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
The Arts Asylum has been a safe place to create and a staple within the artistic community of Kansas City...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
The KCYA mission is to engage all youth in the arts, promote creativity, and inspire success in education. KCYA works...
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
Kirk Decker is a photographer who is taking a step back from the algorithms and so-called enhancements of his high-tech...
- Inspiration
- 2024-2025
My name is Kaley Wajcman and I am a fine artist and art therapist. I have developed a program call...
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
The Healing Part(s), developed by multidimensional artist Shym, is an Exploratory Solo Performance course tailored for individuals with minimal or...
- Teri Rogers Film Grants
- 2023-2024
Set in 1925, The Monrovians Vs. The Klan depicts the true story of an actual baseball game played between the...
- Project Support
- 2023-2024
The Youth Ambassadors Arts Empowerment project is a vital component of our work to uplift Kansas City’s youth and supports...
- Creative Initiatives Impact Funding
- 2023-2024
Footprints Heroes Home Gate seeks to provide access to the Arts as a way to cope with PTSD and other...
- Creative Initiatives Impact Funding
- 2023-2024
Ryogoku Soccer Academy provides an all-encompassing educational experience that serves to enhance the community. Sustainability and community involvement guide our...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
Creative Emajinations mission is to offer arts education and mentorship, ensuring that every child in our community has access to...
- Inspiration
- 2024-2025
I am Melinda Hedgecorth, Flamenco Dancer, Choreographer and Founder of 45° Flamenco. We will perform at Rosehill elementary school and...
- Project Support
- 2023-2024
KC Contemporary Dance is a professional non-profit dance company presenting high-quality performances across the Midwest region that is committed to...
MEDIA / PRESS
ArtsKC Awards $42,000 in Inspiration Grants to 12 Regional Artists
ArtsKC is proud to announce the recipients of the first round of Inspiration Grants for
10 Reasons to Support the Arts in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area in 2024
The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us—fostering creativity, empathy, and
ArtsKC and The Kansas City Sports Commission Unveil the Garmin KC Marathon 2024 Commemorative Poster
Kansas City, MO—ArtsKC – Regional Arts Council, an art nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing lives
ArtsKC Announces 2024-2025 Recipients of The Teri Rogers Film Grants for Filmmakers and Screenwriting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ArtsKC Announces 2024-2025 Recipients of The Teri Rogers Film Grants for Filmmakers
The latest
Photo courtesy of Marissa Shell, 23-24 Round 1 Inspiration Grant Recipient.
Photo courtesy of Base Academy of Music, Project Support Grant recipient 22-23.
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