Ken Downs
Ken Downs took up painting in retirement as a result of receiving watercolor paints as a gift. The watercolor paints were the greatest gift he ever received. While Ken is a completely self-taught artist and has only been painting since 2014, he has been the recipient of multiple Best of Show, 1st Place, 2nd Place, […]
Daniel Montoute
Statement: My art over the past several years serves as a visual dialogue on the perceptions of humanity and a critique of the historical cultural challenges faced by marginalized peoples. Rooted in my commitment to Christ, my canvas acts as a mirror, reflecting society as the allegorical subject where different individuals, cultures, values, and opinions […]
Brian Divelbiss
Statement: Through the lens of digital artistry, I embark on a journey to capture the essence of our planet by revealing hidden treasures and reimagining familiar landscapes. Employing innovative post-processing techniques, I unveil the unseen, beckoning viewers to venture beyond the robotic nature of our busy lives. Rooted in a reverence for nature’s majesty and […]
Village Scribe Arts Movement
Nika Renee, Writer/ Poet , Publish a Magazine called the black Kansas City Renaissance Magazine to spark a creative renaissance in Kansas City, with Sam Yates Meier, distributed exclusively along Troost Avenue via TroostKCMO.com. Grant funds will be used for writer fees, graphic designer fees, printing supplies, and distribution of the magazine.
Kaitlyn B. Jones
Kaitlyn B. Jones is an artist, independent curator, and writer whose continuing scholarship on Black-American history and culture manifests at the intersection of art and archival research. She is the founder and director of The Black Ordinary, an online multimedia publication, resource hub, and national database of community archives dedicated to preserving the collective memories […]
Juan Diego Gaucin
Juan Diego Gaucin, Visual Artist I have been accepted to the ArtOMI artist residency outside of Ghent, New York. I plan to make full use of the opportunity to grow my skills, experience, and broaden my perspective by traveling outside of my region and networking with fellow artists from around the world. The residency offers […]
Joanna Ehlers
Joanna Ehlers, opera singer, and the singers of Dramatic Voices Midwest present Richard Wagner’s epic opera Die Walküre, to be performed in German, on July 26th 2025. Featuring some of Kansas City’s finest operatic talent, this production breathes new life into the epic tale in the majestic environs of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, centrally located […]
100,000,000 (David Alpert)
Bookends is a show of artist made bookends, books, a reading room, bookmaking workshops, and a book themed screening at Stray Cat Film Center. 100,000,000 is an art space for exhibitions, collaborations, and interactions located off an alley in the Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. We have a small shop of small works available […]
Celebrating 25 Years
Celebrating Our Legacy. Shaping the Future. This year marks a major milestone for ArtsKC—25 years of advancing the lives of our regional community through the arts. What started as a bold idea has grown into a thriving movement supporting artists, arts organizations, and audiences across the Kansas City region. As we reflect on the incredible […]
Marcus Moore
My name is Marcus Moore, I also go by BluBoiArt. I am just a passionate artist who loves and enjoys creating and illustrating my ideas, fandom, or the love and nostalgia of others. Ever since I was a kid and I watched the pilot X-Men cartoon “PRIDE OF THE X-MEN” I have been captivated by […]
