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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
- 2024-2025
Nika Renee, Writer/ Poet , Publish a Magazine called the black Kansas City Renaissance Magazine to spark a creative renaissance...
- Inspiration
- 2024-2025
Taylar Sanders is a visual artist and muralist. She is dedicated to creating work that evokes emotion within the viewer,...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
The Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC) is a charitable nonprofit organization that promotes visual arts awareness in Kansas City and...
- Project Support
- 2023-2024
The Martin City Melodrama presents WIZARD OF PAWS @ the Grandview Amphitheater. Summer 2024. Featuring children of all ages, the...
- Inspiration
- 2025-2026
Maletas is a multimedia performance exploring the immigrant experience, written by Alberto Racanati. At its center is a suitcase, symbolizing...
- 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....
- Project Support
- 2023-2024
Providence School of Arts’ mission is to empower youth to pursue their purpose in life by providing holistic education, including...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
The nationally renowned Opus 76 String Quartet consists of four KC based musicians and offers a series of concerts centering...
- Project Support
- 2023-2024
Creature Creation—This master class will teach artists how to build the giant illuminated puppets StoneLion is known for. It is...
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
Jill Downen, visual artist, will participate in the Art Omi Artist’s Residency in upstate New York as the Charlotte Street...
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
Jenny Molberg’s Elaine: Writing against Silence is a book project, written in poetic and hybrid forms, that explores the work...
- Inspiration
- 2024-2025
Joanna Ehlers, opera singer, and the singers of Dramatic Voices Midwest present Richard Wagner’s epic opera Die Walküre, to be...
- Project Support
- 2023-2024
CHWC’s arts programming engages community members in visual and performing arts activities, increases public art, and contributes to excellent quality...
- Inspiration
- 2023-2024
In Making Music, visual artist Olivia Michka combines her two greatest passions – music and art – by creating live-concert...
- Teri Rogers Film Grants
- 2025-2026
Project: “Waiting Games.” A charismatic liar who peddles bogus stories to strangers in hospital waiting rooms tries to help a...
- Project Support
- 2023-2024
“Rhythms of Resilience” by TWOCC celebrates Black queer artistry in Kansas City with performances, art, and advocacy. It fosters community,...
- Inspiration
- 2025-2026
Supported by an ArtsKC Inspiration Grant, the GREG CARROLL DAY RESIDENCY program will offer free 120–180-minute clinic sessions (September 2025...
- Project Support
- 2024-2025
Flew the Coop Sessions is a live music video series based out of Kansas City featuring artists of all kinds...
- Inspiration
- 2024-2025
Bookends is a show of artist made bookends, books, a reading room, bookmaking workshops, and a book themed screening at...
- Mission Support
- 2024-2025
The Arts Asylum has been a safe place to create and a staple within the artistic community of Kansas City...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
Youth Symphony of Kansas City’s mission is to challenge, educate and inspire students through meaningful and enriching musical experiences. Its...
- Mission Support
- 2024-2025
The Social Symphony is a KC-based, community-driven orchestra founded in 2018. We play various events and concerts year-round. We welcome...
- Mission Support
- 2024-2025
Reel Image Film & Video Gorup is an organization that provides support for African American filmmakers, film projects, and film...
- Mission Support
- 2023-2024
KC Clay Guild is a nonprofit ceramic arts center. KCCG offers classes for all skill levels, open pottery studios, and...
MEDIA / PRESS
Policy Alert: Federal Grant Freeze and Reversal – What You Need to Know
Late Monday night (1/27/2025), the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a
ArtsKC will join a cohort of 200 nonprofit cultural organizations from across the U.S. and U.K. to improve essential digital infrastructure
Kansas City Region (January 3rd, 2025) – ArtsKC—Regional Arts Council is proud to announce that
ArtsKC Awards $215,000 in Mission Support Grants to Multi-year Recipients
KANSAS CITY, MO ArtsKC – Regional Arts Council is thrilled to announce this year’s Mission
ArtsKC Awards $42,000 in Inspiration Grants to 12 Regional Artists
KANSAS CITY, MO ArtsKC – Regional Arts Council is proud to announce the recipients of
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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