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Improving The Arts In Kansas City

Stephen Steigman, Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:51:35 +0000

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 the city and a variety of artists and advocates for the arts in Kansas City. The task force launched the Envision Arts & Culture KC campaign Monday night, which is the first step in trying to make the arts a more prominent and meaningful part of life in Kansas City.

Arts Hold Steady Despite Recession

Laura Spencer — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:19:52 +0000

Two national studies released Thursday in Kansas City provide an overview of the arts ecology of the metropolitan area. By all accounts, the arts boosted the local economy despite the economic downturn.

Creating a Regional Cultural Plan

Laura Spencer — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:22:00 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday announced its "Big Five" - five ideas to move the region forward. The project launched in 2010, collecting nearly 200 suggestions. The list was narrowed down to 20 in July - and many of those ideas were related to arts and culture (including moving the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance downtown, which made the top 5).