Artists

ArtsKC has an open call for artists; we are always looking for new work to add to our Now Showing directory. Any visual artist who resides in the Kansas City metropolitan area is invited to submit an application to participate. To be eligible:

• You are a visual artist who resides in the Kansas City metro area.
• All artwork is mounted and/or framed and ready for installation.
• Artists must have 10-15 objects that exhibit well together.
• All artwork submitted must be original, owned by, and created by the artist submitting the proposal.
• All work must be “business appropriate” in nature. ArtsKC and Now Showing business participants reserve the right to exclude works containing offensive depictions, nudity, profanity or negative depictions of social, ethnic, or political groups or individuals.
• Artists must be able to commit to a three-month exhibition period.

APPLYING

Artists apply online by creating an artist profile on ArtsKCGo.com and checking the “Now Showing Applicant” box in the form. 

Once the artist application & profile has been approved, ArtsKC will contact the artist to communicate next steps and expectations of the program. 

PROGRAM EXHIBITIONS

Artists will receive a notification from ArtsKC staff with proposed dates when a company selects their work. The company coordinator will then communicate exhibition details with the artist.

In order to ensure the safety of the artwork, each artist is responsible for the installation and de-installation of their own exhibition. Participating companies have a gallery-style hanging system and often do not allow artists to use nails or other hardware.  Artists provide the participating company with a price sheet of available work and exhibition labels. All sales inquiries are made directly to the artist; neither the participating company nor ArtsKC receives a commission for the sale of artwork.

At the end of the exhibition period,  ArtsKC issues each artist an honorarium of $300 as appreciation for their participation.

Nearly all Now Showing companies have installed a traditional gallery rail system in their offices. Please be sure you have at least 12-15 pieces mounted and/or framed, wired and ready to go for an installation before applying to the program. The artist is responsible for the full installation and takedown of each showing opportunity.

All artists and companies sign an agreement form at the beginning of the exhibition period.

Recommended Installation Supplies (not required): 

• Dolly for transporting the Artwork ( Dolly )
• Small toolkit that includes tape, hammer, nails, hooks, and a tape measure (Keep in your car trunk so you have it at all times)
• A Level ( Level )
• Step Stool Ladder ( Step Stool )