Making Art Part of Civc Life
Our Vision:
To position Kansas City as a hub for arts advocacy
How?
Community Engaged Creative Process
Story-Centered Advocacy
Artist-Legislator Relationship Building
Why?
Better Artists. Better City. Heartland Arts KC is committed to providing one of a kind training that empowers Kansas City’s most creative to use their talents to impact their communities.
We believe that performing artists are expert communicators, as such, they ought to be empowered to speak on the problems KC urgently faces.
By partnering artists with community leaders, we encourage artistic growth and create a bridge leading our audiences towards civic engagement.
Upcoming Events
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FROM THE HE[ART]: A Showcase & Fundraiser to Fall in Love With
March 2, 2025
Meet our artists, hear from our community partners, and learn how you can support the future of our organization.
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HE[ART]LAND Fellowship: Work In Progress Show
Thursday March 6, 2025.
See the work our Fellows have been making in the first 5 weeks of the program and give feedback to help inform the final showcase!
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HE[ART]LAND Fellowship: Final Showcase
Thursday April 3 or Friday April 4, 2025
Come experience the culmination of the 2025 HE[ART]LAND Fellowship, an original performance about Infrastructure Policy!
Recent Press
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“The Creatives” encompass 25 artivists, collectives, cultural storytellers and creative organizers who use their voice and the power of art to address systemic injustice and shift narratives in local and global communities.
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This young KC activist and local artists battle social justice problems on stage
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Artists as activists: Meet the KC group whose creative approach to advocacy needs little interpretation
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Because of generous donors like you, we're able to provide one of a kind artist training, a unique approach to voter education, and build community around a more civically engaged Kansas City.
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