REGISTER HERE to be part of the live Zoom Artist Talk with Jason Pollen.

Once you have registered, Leedy-Voulkos Art Center will send you the Zoom ID and password.

Prior to joining the Zoom session on Feb 13th, make sure to visit Witness in-person, or virtually enjoy the Artist-Guided Exhibition Walk Through Video that Leedy-Voulkos will post on their website on Thursday, February 11, 2021. This will allow you to brush up on his current exhibition and prepare questions for the Q&A portion of the meeting.

Enjoy this intimate event to get to know the artist and his work. 

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“To witness is to have knowledge of an event or change from personal observation or experience.

I have been drawing, painting, collaging, designing, and stitching since I was a child. Elaborate sandcastles were the first source of inspiration. This retrospective is an overview of works created in the past half-century. My art journey has been characterized by experimentation with process and materials, and the search for a compelling communicative visual language. I have often felt as if I were witnessing my hands create something from nothing, then compelled to breathe as much life as possible into whatever shows up.”

THURSDAY NIGHT ARTS

Friday Night Arts is back, but now even better!
New name, new day of the week and FREE!

Tune in with ArtsKC and KC Crew every Thursday evening for the months of February and March to hear from 4 different local Kansas City artists and musicians directly from their home studios. This is your chance to get intimate with all your favorite locals. Listen to the stories behind their work and see exclusive pieces they’ve never shared. You can ask questions and interact directly with the artists during the program, and better yet, purchase works right there on the spot. A new artist goes live every 30 minutes so tune in for your favorites or stay to see them all!

As the pandemic has impacted artists and arts organizations across the country, ArtsKC and their partners have prioritized supporting artists through innovative programming. This program bridges the gap between community members and creatives during isolation by offering free space where talents can be showcased and audience members can engage with artists and the arts.

“Right now, many of us want to attend in-person events, but the risk is just too great. We want to make sure we are still providing our community with an opportunity to stay connected while still hard to convene in large groups. Similarly, we are trying to provide artists with an opportunity to continue showcasing their art, receive monetary support, and be involved,” said ArtsKC CEO and President, Dana Knapp.
ArtsKC and KC Crew’s efforts are supported by grants from Evergy and The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Thanks to their support, participating artists are paid for their time, and the program is funded for its current duration.

Arie Monroe, a caricature and comic book artist, participated in a recent Thursday Night Arts showcase. “It was a wonderful experience, and it was great to learn about all the amazing creators’ areas that I had no idea were here. Learning their story and seeing how their work is impacting others was such a treasure. Being allowed to talk about and share my own unique abilities with others was a great experience. Thank you so much for providing this wonderful platform,” said Monroe.

Tonight’s featured artists include Ryan Wilks, Vania Soto, Lee Langston, and Vincent Orsolini.

How It Works:

• Each featured artist will have “the stage” for 30 minutes. They will talk about their work and let you ask any questions.
• Art may be purchased at any time throughout the evening.
• Do you love the artist, but not ready to fully commit – no worries, you can still support them by donating! Just ask them how.

What You Need:

• We will go live from Zoom (download the app ahead of time)
• A computer, phone or tablet to join the Zoom
• Your thinking skills and useless knowledge!
• Feel free to pour yourself a beverage!

Click here for more information

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Meeting ID
meet.google.com/dpm-eroe-trp

Phone Numbers
(‪US‬)‪+1 570 – 810-2384‬
PIN: ‪673 289 393#‬

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CCA Infrastructure Committee Agenda

Monday, January 11th, 2021

1. Introductions
2. Milhaus Development Presentation: The Tracks, 22^nd + Wyandotte – John McGurk, Milhaus + Doug Stockman, Helix
3. Artboards above BOK Financial – Jeff Owens

**Standing items — neighborhood projects:

• Parking Study Recommendations
• Parking & Transportation Commission
• PIAC
• GDAP Implementation Committee

**Next Infrastructure Meeting:  Monday, February 15th, 12PM via Conference Call

2021 CCA Infrastructure Meeting Schedule:

• Monday, March 15th
• Monday, April 19th
• Monday, May 17th
• Monday, June 21st
• Monday, July 19th
• Monday, August 16th
• Monday, September 20th
• Monday, October 18th
• Monday, November 15^th
• Monday, December 20th

Please join us for our Free Facebook Live KCB Dancer Chats; a new community engagement and education series designed to engage the broader public with professional dancers at Kansas City Ballet. Each Dancer Chat provides an opportunity for the public to get to know different company dancers through relaxed, informal conversations sharing their unique perspectives on various topics of the day. Moderated by prominent members of the community and arts lovers these engaging Chats will reveal backgrounds, extraordinary experiences, and strong relationships between professional artists.

Moderator Consuelo Cruz with Kansas City Ballet dancers Humberto Rivera Blanco and Emily Mistretta.