creative leaders program
Civic Practice Track
civic practice track
The Civic Practice Track is part of ArtsKC’s Creative Leaders Program, a
long-term initiative designed to strengthen the Kansas City arts community’s role in civic leadership. This program recognizes the power of artists and arts practitioners to drive meaningful change and meets the growing demand for innovative voices in planning and public projects.
Empowering Artists in Civic Leadership
The Civic Practice Track builds a network of artists and arts professionals dedicated to civic engagement. Through shared learning experiences, honorariums, mentorship, and direct connections to civic leaders, participants are prepared to serve on municipal and regional boards, committees, and projects.
Artists in this program contribute to key areas such as:
- -City Planning
- -Housing & Community Development
- -Transportation & Infrastructure
- -Climate Change Strategies
- -Public Policy & Civic Boards
By equipping artists with the tools, knowledge, and support to engage in civic leadership, the Civic Practice Track helps shape a more innovative, inclusive, and representative future for our region.
Pilot Cohort 2024
Participating Artists:
Bailey Walton
Bill Sundahl
Camry Ivory
Diallo French
Eve Smith
Heidi Van
Izzy Vivas
Jess Bressler
John Sutton
Jt Daniels
Kathy Liao
Kimi Katada
Lisa Maione
Madeline Tompkins
Michelle Bacon
Nick Carswell
Rachel Christia
Sean Nash
Pilot Cohort Participants 2024
BOARD OR COMMISSION REQUEST
ArtsKC is pleased to share board, commission, or civic project announcements with members of our network on behalf of our municipal partners in the Kansas City region. Please fill out the form below to tell us more about your opportunity.
Interested in Our Program? Connect with Us!
Artists and creatives interested in participating in Creative Leaders should reach out to civictrack@artskc.org.
This program is made possible through our partnership with Artist and Arts Innovator Chris Dahlquist, with support from DEI champion Lisa Benson, Founder/CEO of Winning Truths International, and local municipal leaders, including Mid America Regional Council and the United Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS.
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