Mayor's Task Force for the Arts

Pat Jordan On The Future Of Arts In KC

Susan B. Wilson — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:37:03 +0000

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 1912 Gem Theatre on 18^th and Vine. She’s also opened galleries and organized arts programs for youth. The Missouri Arts Council recently recognized Jordan’s contributions by awarding her the “Leadership in the Arts” award.

A Vision Taking Shape For KC's Arts And Culture Plan

Laura Spencer — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000

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 cultural policy.

Data Collected On Future Of Arts In Kansas City

Laura Spencer — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:00 +0000

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 since 1997.

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.

Mayor's Task Force For The Arts Kicks Off Conversation

Laura Spencer and Julie Denesha — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:37:58 +0000

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.

Discussing The Future Of A Downtown Arts Campus

Laura Spencer — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:06:40 +0000

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.