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The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA). This grant program aims to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military service members and veterans exposed to trauma as well as their families and caregivers through experiences of art or art making. MAAA will award approximately thirty-five matching grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for arts-based community engagement projects that engage targeted military-connected communities. Grant application deadline: December 15, 2021 Learn more and apply at

#IBuyLocalArt We are shopping local the entire holiday season. Here are some #localKC artists selling work this holiday season that you can support when shopping for gifts this month. 1 Gayle Faulkner... "For about 40 years, I have been painting and selling my work, initially in watercolor/mixed media and now in acrylics on canvas." 2 Tanya VanDillen "VanDillen explores several subject matters in her work, a body which currently includes the cosmos, the ocean, and music. While these things may not seem connected at a first glance, they all have one thing in common they bring people together." 3 Wanda Tyner Glass Art "Wanda manipulates and forms glass into shapes with heat, flow, dimension, patterns and texture bringing vibrant colors to life." 4 Elise Gagliardi Art "Elise is an experimental multi-media artist. She uses various mediums such as; photography, watercolor, cutouts, and fabric. In her work, she addresses the complex nuances of motherhood, memory, nostalgia, remembrance, and dependency through visual storytelling." . . . #ShopLocalKC #HolidayShopping

We want to offer our congratulations to Nicholas Wiggins, and Kansas City PBS for picking up a regional EMMY for their documentary, Land of Opportunity. KCPT picked up a total of four regional EMMY awards this past weekend and are making #KansasCity proud. . . . . . #LandofOpportunity is the story of integration in Kansas City's Santa Fe Place neighborhood as one example in the fight for housing rights across America following the Great Depression. Join KCPT as we explore th...e legacy of racially discriminative housing policies and celebrate the pioneers who helped transform these barriers." . . . #KCProud #EMMYAwards #KansasCityProud #PBS #art #artist #housingisahumanright #greatdepression See more

ATTENTION - POLICY ALERT Join ArtsKC now to urge our region's Congressional leaders to include five critical measures in their final spending/relief legislation before the end of the year. Congress has until December 18 to act, your outreach is needed URGENTLY. Tell Congress to SUPPORT $20 billion allocated for Save our Stages and Museums SUPPORT Small business funding like what is included in H.R. 925 (Heroes Act 2.0)... SUPPORT Direct payments of at least $1,200 SUPPORT Funding increase for the NEA and NEH to $170 million SUPPORT Extending Universal Charitable Deduction Click here (https://linktr.ee/ArtsKC) to use ArtsKC’s Contact Congress page to find the contact information for our area’s U.S. officials and find sample language for your social posts, emails, and phone calls. Take 2 minutes to make your support for the arts of our region known to those with the power to help. See more

Congratulations to Vice President-Elect, Kamala Harris . She makes history as the first woman, and first woman of color to hold the title of Vice President of the United States. We celebrate this landmark in history for women across the nation. Diversity helps build a strong welcome for everyone's opinions, values, and presence to be heard. Nikkolas Design #HistoryInTheMaking #Unite #Election2020 #kamalaharris

Save the date! #ArtistsSunday is November 29, 2020. ArtsKC has partnered with Artists Sunday , a national movement to encourage consumers to #ShopArt the Sunday after #Thanksgiving, and give artist-created gifts this holiday season. It’s like Black Friday or Small Business Saturday but for art. Join us in supporting our local artists and shop local art. Consider unique, handcrafted, personal gifts for your loved ones this year. Plus, by shopping with artists you’re also... supporting the local economy! #ShopArt this holiday season. Artists, sign up today to participate in #ArtistsSunday by following the link below https://artistssunday.com/ #ShoplocalKC #SaveTheArts #IShopLocalArt

"Happy #HumanRightsDay Let us use today as a landmark to highlight the importance of securing and protecting the human rights of everyone. That includes our city, our nation, and the world. One of the most beautiful things we have in common as individuals is our humanity. One of the best ways we can help promote and advocate for human rights as an organization is to further our efforts to make the arts accessible to all.... . . . #standup4humanrights #humanrights #humansrightactivist #humansrightequality #humansrightispeoplesright See more

As we awake to the dawn of a new day -- it is more important than ever that we address the many social and economic challenges facing America and its communities of every size and in every state. The arts are a proven partner in achieving solutions to problems we collectively face and can have an effective and positive impact on such areas as homelessness, recidivism, mental disability, health and wellness, creative youth development, the healing of our military service members, workforce development, employment, infrastructure, and economic impact. It is with a sense of urgency and a renewed spirit for change that ArtsKC reminds our community of our commitment to bring the arts into all necessary conversations of community development. #ANewDay #ArtIsTheAnswer

We know our music lovers will love this day! Happy #nationalsaxophoneday, and thank you, Adolphe Sax, for inventing this musical art piece. This beautiful instrument is one of the most iconic and sounds of #jazz, for sure! How to observe this day? Just sit down and listen to our greatest local Kansas City saxophonist musicians, Charlie Parker , Bobby Watson, Ben Webster, among others. Share your favorite artist.. Joy Jazz . .... . . #saxophone #bobbywatson #Kansascityjazz See more

#ArtsKCSupported : Lyric Opera of Kansas City has some exciting events coming up! Give the gift of holiday music this holiday season. Amahl and the Night Visitors December 3-6th Tickets on sale starting Nov. 9th... Full of delight, humor, and tenderness, Amahl and the Night Visitors is a true holiday story for the whole family! Opera In Eight Parts Streaming Now through Dec 31 $20 per package ($40 total) A digital series of 8 episodes guiding viewers through the history and development of the operatic art form, from its beginnings in the 1600’s to the present day. More information can also be found on #ArtsKCGo #SupportTheArts #EventsInKC #ExploreKC #KCMusic

November is National Native American Heritage Month! Join us by celebrating this #holiday with this upcoming virtual event hosted by Travois ! Tune in tomorrow for a visual artist talk with Melissa Melero-Moose, Great Basin Native artist. She will discuss the origins and processes of her Great Basin mixed-media artwork. Find more information about the event by using the link below ... https://www.artskcgo.com//virtual-artist-talk-the-great-b/ #nationalnativeamericanheritagemonth #kansascity #artskc

FASHION + ART= #COALESCE2020 We are stoked about Kansas City Artists Coalition's upcoming fashion event featuring the work of 8 local artists! Tune in virtually this weekend from 7-9pm to see art come to life... . . . #COALESCE2020 #TheArtOfCouture #ArtForAll See more

Today, voters all across our nation are making a choice that will greatly impact the future of our country and society as a whole. At ArtsKC, we believe--whatever the outcome--we will use all of the tools and resources at our disposal to make sure the arts community of our region maintains its position as a priority for our government leaders, as well as the cultural implement with which we can all create a more just, safe, equitable, and supportive community. #Vote #ElectionDay

#Díadelos Muertos , a Mexican tradition that honor and remember friends & family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey! Join us and dedicate a virtual ofrenda (altar) to your departed loved ones by sharing their names or photographs in the comment. Beautiful @iramrafa .... . . . . #DayOfTheDead #SugarSkull #DiaDeLosMuertos #Mexico #DiaDeMuertos #Skeleton #Skull #Flowers #UNESCO #AllSaintsDay #AllSoulsDay #Calavera #Marigold #Ofrenda #LadyoftheDead #LaCalaveraCatrina #FlordeMuerto See more

At ArtsKC, we know the power of the arts to shape our community and society. The voices of artists and our arts community deserve their chance to be heard, and when harnessed fully, have the power to change society for the better and preserve our democracy. Never forget your power as an artist. Never forget your voice as an artist. #ArtsVoices #PowerOfTheArts Links to help you plan your vote: https://linktr.ee/ArtsKC

Happy #Halloween! Our staff wishes you a happy and safe celebration tonight. #Halloween #KansasCity #ArtsKC

We want to share some art initiatives and grants that you could be interested in! Check them out! The Indigenous Arts Initiative Supports a rotating series of Indigenous art labs that provide Indigenous artists an opportunity to hone creative skills, expand professional networks and gain leadership experience through collaborative, mentor-based programming at the University of Kansas. Applications for registration for the Joseph Erb Animation Workshop are due by Nov. 2, 20...20. All artists welcome to apply, however approved indigenous applicants will have priority. Link for more information: https://bit.ly/3jHbzJn Artist INC Express A partnership between KCAIC and Mid-America Arts Alliance, is a 3-day intensive workshop created to address the specific business needs and challenges artists of all disciplines face every day. Next deadline is Nov. 8. Link: https://bit.ly/37WX0zg KCAIC 2nd Grant/Roster Deadline for FY21 The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission is now accepting applications in all grant categories for projects taking place Jan. 1, 2021 thru Dec. 31, 2021. Deadline: Nov. 23, 2020. Applications will also be accepted for inclusion on the Kansas touring artist roster.