Discussing The Future Of A Downtown Arts Campus
In September 2011, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce announced "the Big 5," ideas the city would champion, ranging from revitalizing the urban core to boosting medical research.
View ArticleMayor's Task Force For The Arts Kicks Off Conversation
This week marked the launch of a series of public meetings – at community centers, libraries, churches, a museum, an art gallery, even a police station - to discuss the future of the arts in Kansas City.
View ArticleImproving The Arts In Kansas City
For the first time in 15 years, Kansas City, Mo. is examining its arts-related policies through Mayor Sly James' Task Force for the Arts. This task force is composed of important political members from...
View ArticleData Collected On Future Of Arts In Kansas City
More than 20 community meetings took place across Kansas City last week – morning, noon and night – to discuss the future of the city’s arts and cultural policy. It’s the first comprehensive review...
View ArticleA Vision Taking Shape For KC's Arts And Culture Plan
In January, the Mayor’s Task Force for the Arts launched a series of meetings - at community centers, nature centers, libraries and other venues - to try to map out a vision for Kansas City’s arts and...
View ArticlePat Jordan On The Future Of Arts In KC
The co-chair of the Mayor’s Task Force for the Arts is a woman who’s been a formidable presence in Kansas City’s art scene since the early 90s. Pat Jordan is best known for leading the revival of the...
View ArticleRecommendations For The Future Of Arts And Culture In KC
Kansas City, Mo. started a collaborative process in January 2013 when the public was invited to a series of brainstorming sessions to map out the city’s role in arts and culture. Top recommendations...
View ArticleKansas City Arts Task Force Presents Findings To Mayor
After about two years of research, work and community engagement, Kansas City Mayor Sly James' Task Force for the Arts presented its findings on Thursday during the City Council’s business session.
View ArticleProposed Kansas City Budget Supports Arts Funding
Kansas City City Manager Troy Schulte submitted his official proposed budget for 2014-2015 to Mayor Sly James Wednesday afternoon.The plan calls for an overall 2.7 percent increase in spending. About...
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