11-13-2026
Presented by Prairie Village Arts Council at R.G. Endres Gallery, Prairie Village
Fri, Oct 16 @ 8:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 8:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 8:00 am Mon, Nov 02 @ 8:00 am Tue, Nov 03 @ 8:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 8:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 8:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 8:00 am Mon, Nov 09 @ 8:00 am Tue, Nov 10 @ 8:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 8:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 8:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times
State of The Arts 2026 is the Prairie Village Arts Council's 20th annual REGIONAL juried competition for all 2D and 3D artworks, photography, and poetry/prose held every Fall. The Exhibition runs during the months of September & October. Why is...
[more+]State of The Arts 2026 is the Prairie Village Arts Council's 20th annual REGIONAL juried competition for all 2D and 3D artworks, photography, and poetry/prose held every Fall. The Exhibition runs during the months of September & October. Why is State of the Arts the biggest exhibition on the Prairie Village Arts Council (PVAC) calendar? Several reasons stand out, including the exhibition's competition aspect. The PVAC receives hundreds of applications each year, guaranteeing a wide range of artistic styles and subject matter, all entered in hopes of winning the $1,000 Best in Show award. The juried competition also selects Merit awards worth $750 each. The turnout for this show is always strong, boosted in part by the chance to vote for the $250 People's Choice award. An important part of State of the Arts' appeal is its diversity, with stunning florals hanging near traditional depictions of Kansas City landmarks, feet away from daring landscapes, incisive portraits, and abstract pieces that provoke images and feelings in the mind of the viewer. The R.G. Endres Gallery, in Prairie Village City Hall, fills every year for this event, and this year's 20th Anniversary edition is likely to be the biggest ever, with ๐ฎ๐, ๐ฏ๐, ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐/๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ artworks juried in from the area's finest artists. ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ: 1. the inclusion of photography and poetry/prose 2. a theme: ๐๐๐๐ค๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ: ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ For the first time (or at least in a long while) we have a THEME for State of the Arts. In honor of our 20th Annual State of the Arts, we present the theme of RECOLLECTIONS. ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โฆ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. โ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐ก๐ค๐๐๐โ๐ก, ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ "๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ " Selected artists interpreted this theme in their own ways.
[less-]10-31-2026
Presented by Merriam Parks & Recreation at Tim Murphy Art Gallery, Merriam
Fri, Oct 16 @ 8:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 8:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 8:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 8:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 8:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times
Join us for the FREE opening night reception on Thursday, October 1 from 7 โ 8:30 pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks and view fine art in a beautiful setting.
Join us for the FREE opening night reception on Thursday, October 1 from 7 โ 8:30 pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks and view fine art in a beautiful setting.
[less-]12-05-2026
Presented by Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 02 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 03 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 09 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 10 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 16 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 17 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 23 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 24 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 25 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 26 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 27 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 28 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 30 @ 9:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 9:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 9:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 9:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 9:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
All 112 of Rebecca Beese's watercolor bird portraits are on display, telling the story of population decline within North American birds. This exhibit is at the Johnson County Art & Heritage Center Aug 29-Dec 5, 2026. M-F 9am-5pm.
All 112 of Rebecca Beese's watercolor bird portraits are on display, telling the story of population decline within North American birds. This exhibit is at the Johnson County Art & Heritage Center Aug 29-Dec 5, 2026. M-F 9am-5pm.
[less-]11-13-2026
Presented by Prairie Village Arts Council at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, Prairie Village
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
"Our minds are tireless editors. According to neuroscientists, each time we touch our memories, we change them. When we recollect, we rewrite. Certainly with art we shape and reshape our the story of our memories. And yet, even knowing we canโt...
[more+]"Our minds are tireless editors. According to neuroscientists, each time we touch our memories, we change them. When we recollect, we rewrite. Certainly with art we shape and reshape our the story of our memories. And yet, even knowing we canโt quite render them precisely, we canโt stop trying to nearly capture the ineffable moments of our life."
~Traci Brimhall
Recollections is a collaborative poetry and printmaking exhibit with Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and printmaker and graphic designer Lori Stanziola.
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Lori Stanziola (she/her) is a Kansas City based artist specializing in fine art printmaking. Drawing on her experience as a designer, Lori revels in the use of graphic shapes and patterns to create richly layered works from hand carved blocks. Her work depicts patterns, contrasts and rhythms present in land, flora and food that serve to evoke emotions and shared experiences. Lori was the featured artist for Lawrence Art in the Park in 2021, was chosen as the featured print artist for Smoky Hill River Fest in 2024, and her work/booth was awarded Best in Show at the 2026 Prairie Village Art Show.
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Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing at Kansas State University, as well as the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim and the current poet laureate of Kansas, where her initiatives have centered on uniting the stateโs agricultural roots with the literary arts. She is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Love Prodigal (Copper Canyon Press, 2024). Her nonfiction debut, The Grief Artist, will be published by Sarabande Books in 2026.
12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Norman Akers has been mapping the world. His large canvases are filled with an interlayered web of cartographic iconography drawn from road maps, Osage philosophy, and his own visual vernacular. Through these maps, his images have become records...
[more+]Norman Akers has been mapping the world. His large canvases are filled with an interlayered web of cartographic iconography drawn from road maps, Osage philosophy, and his own visual vernacular. Through these maps, his images have become records documenting an introspective journey, navigating spaces between home and away, tracing the temporal shifts of place, and witnessing the ecological politics of who has a right to be and to belong. Until now, Akersโs paintings have been a diary. They are now a herald. His new work is a commentary on the unprecedented, rapid ecological degradation we are all experiencing, a call to arms for us all in this latter stage of the Anthropocene.
The abstractions of place are woven from the constructed map elements, often conflating Osage homelands in the before and since Removal. The elk and the turtle are cultural references to the earth and Turtle Island (North America), respectively. Together they manifest what Akers describes as โan abstraction of the relationship that humans have to the earthโs surface.โ His bold, painterly brushstrokes visualize the speed and aggression with which the decline is happening. There is no time in this space to find an acute focus. Akers calls to us to look. We must look at the land, the disruption of the earth, the exploitation of water, and our own individual roles in this brutalization of our precious earth.
Each canvas has a bisecting horizon line, drawing from cultural notions of balance between earth and sky. Akers uses the horizon line to express an appreciation, an affection, for the earthโs perfection to provide for our very lives. It is within this place, this space that we share, that the metaphoric elk witnesses the rapidly changing destabilization of all that makes our survival possible.
The elk, ever present within Akersโs canvases, stands as an Osage visual mnemonic for the earth, perceived in the humps of its back as the hills of the prairie and the intersecting movement of its antlers that mimic the flow of riverine systems. In these canvases, the elk stands as witness to our desecration of the earthโs surface. He holds court, watching us capitalize the very resources upon which we rely, making them unaffordable for those who need them now and exhausting them for future generations. The elk returns the viewerโs gaze, steadfastly holding us each accountable for our personal actions.
There is no time to look at where the damage started nor to wait for the apocalypse. Akers asks us to look at the space between, โ where we are now โ and to consider to what end our individual choices will benefit and harm as we move forward. Each of us is caught in the same web of being, between the past and the future, held accountable by the elkโs unrelenting gaze.
There is no absolute end to this journey, only the recognition that we are on the journey together, sharing the only life raft with the earth itself. Our survival can be mutual but is not guaranteed.
โheather ahtone, Director, Curatorial Affairs, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
Norman Akers earned his Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL; a certificate in Museum Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM; and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO.
This project is part of the initiative Home Is Where We Are: Art of First Americans. Spanning institutions across the Great Plains, it marks a coordinated focus on contemporary Indigenous art. Each organization presents a distinct project contributing to a collective that amplifies Indigenous perspectives. Participating institutions include the Chapman Center for Rural Studies; Kansas Studies Institute; Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art; Mid-America All-Indian Museum; Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art; Salina Art Center; Ulrich Museum of Art; and Volland, A Place for Art and Community โ positioning the region as a destination for experiencing the art of First Americans.
[less-]12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Betsabeรฉ Romero, a Mexican visual artist known for her installations, will have three site-specific works installed in the Nerman Museum lobby, coming together to create A Field with Roots (Un campo con raรญces).
A Field with Roots is comprised...
[more+]Betsabeรฉ Romero, a Mexican visual artist known for her installations, will have three site-specific works installed in the Nerman Museum lobby, coming together to create A Field with Roots (Un campo con raรญces).
A Field with Roots is comprised of three works: The Soccer Endless Resistance Column (Columna a la resistencia interminable del fรบtbol), The Reflection and the Trace: Around the Globe (El reflejo y la huella: Alrededor del globo), and The Serpentโs Egg (El huevo de la serpiente).
Romeroโs works at the Nerman Museum engage with ideas of mobility, cycles, and the dynamism of cultures throughout history โ a history where migration and cultural blending have enriched humanity, creativity, and expression around the globe. Sport is a vital part of culture, and for Romero, soccer (fรบtbol) specifically represents social fabric and resistance. People may not speak the same language, but they speak fรบtbol, finding identity and refuge through sport wherever they go.
Betsabeรฉ Romero lives and works in Mexico City. For more than 20 years, her work has focused on creating critical discourse about issues like migration and mobility through the re-contextualization of symbols and daily rituals of global consumer culture, such as cars, tattoos, and urban signage.
She has had more than 100 solo exhibitions on five continents, has participated in numerous residencies and international exhibitions, and her work is part of several museum collections around the world.
Betsabeรฉ Romeroโs works in Kansas City, spanning both sides of the state line, are part of a collaboration between the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City, Belger Arts, the Kansas City Convention Center, Mattie Rhodes, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Johnson County Community College.
[less-]12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Carlos Rolรณnโs works operate as memory capsules and as acts of preservation. The works also serve as a meditation on impermanence, survival, and the fragile beauty of the present moment. Rolรณn explores how histories of migration, colonialism,...
[more+]Carlos Rolรณnโs works operate as memory capsules and as acts of preservation. The works also serve as a meditation on impermanence, survival, and the fragile beauty of the present moment. Rolรณn explores how histories of migration, colonialism, environmental devastation, and cultural resilience shape both personal and collective identity. Through sculpture, drawing, painting, and fabric works, Rolรณnโs goal is for the viewer to walk away with a communal experience.
In works incorporating FEMA tarps, repurposed materials, gold leaf, and imagery of Caribbean flora and fauna, Rolรณn transforms remnants of destruction into spaces of reflection and beauty. The phrase ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW speaks to the urgency embedded within these materials. Hurricane Maria, climate crisis, and ongoing ecological and political instability throughout the Caribbean reinforce the idea that permanence is an illusion. What remains is the present moment: the act of survival, remembrance, creation, and connection. The title also reflects Rolรณnโs interest in devotional and contemplative space. The phrase encourages viewers to pause and become present, to recognize both the vulnerability and sacredness of life. It suggests an emotional tension between loss and gratitude, mourning and transcendence.
ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW is both a philosophical statement and a form of resistance. It acknowledges uncertainty while affirming the human capacity to create beauty, preserve memory, and find meaning despite instability. Rolรณnโs works remind viewers that the present moment may be fleeting, but it is also where resilience, care, and transformation become possible.
Carlos Rolรณn (b. 1970) is an artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and social engagement. Drawing from a wide range of materials and craft traditions, his work explores themes of ritual, beauty, spirituality, and identity, while examining their relationship to art history and institutional contexts.
Born to a Puerto Rican family in the United States, Rolรณnโs work often reflects personal memory and the visual culture of domestic spaces shaped by migration and aspiration. Ornament, pattern, and materialityโoften associated with craft and decorationโbecome central elements in his exploration of belonging, cultural hybridity, and the formation of identity.
Through paintings, sculptural works, and site-specific installations, Rolรณn creates environments that bridge public and private space, inviting reflection on symbolism, social barriers, and the ways cultivated environments reflect histories of class, migration, and postcolonial experience.
Rolรณnโs work moves between exuberance and contemplation, using material and form to examine the cultural and emotional landscapes embedded within everyday spaces.
[less-]12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Sport and Spectator celebrates the dynamic intersection of the visual arts and sports culture, presenting an array of works that transform sports imagery and equipment such as basketballs, helmets, and jerseys into artworks. The exhibition...
[more+]Sport and Spectator celebrates the dynamic intersection of the visual arts and sports culture, presenting an array of works that transform sports imagery and equipment such as basketballs, helmets, and jerseys into artworks. The exhibition invites viewers to consider how sports shape our society, from their impact on the individual to their broader cultural influences.
Sport and Spectator features works by Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp, Jeffrey Gibson, Raul Rene Gonzalez, Sophie Inard, Brian Jungen, Justin Korver, Betsy Odom, Esmaa Mohamoud, Hank Willis Thomas and Tyrrell Winston. Now at the Nerman Museum, this exhibition is expanded further to include additional artworks from local, national, and international collections and artists, including works by Felipe Barbosa, Sandow Birk, Zoe Buckman, Rob Carter, Benjamin Degen, Awol Erizku, Archie Scott Gobber, Hugh Hayden, Samuel Levi Jones, Esteban Ramรณn Pรฉrez, and Jake Troyli.
This exhibition, originally on view at the McNay Art Museum, was organized by Renรฉ Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs; and Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions.
[less-]02-28-2027
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 17 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 31 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
The Unseen is the result of the first Nerman Museum undergraduate curatorial practicum developed throughout the summer of 2026. Each student surveyed and researched the museum's permanent collection and collectively curated this installation....
[more+]The Unseen is the result of the first Nerman Museum undergraduate curatorial practicum developed throughout the summer of 2026. Each student surveyed and researched the museum's permanent collection and collectively curated this installation. Selecting Terran Last Gun's Another Human Being Experience: Return of the Unseen to Offer Guidance as a foundation, the cohort composed a central theme. The works in this exhibition represent the spectrum of humanity and encourage us to ponder the experiences that make us human.
Together, these works serve as a visual interpretation of personal and universal experiences, each alluding to beliefs, emotions, and histories. We often neglect the role the unseen plays in shaping each of us as individuals, yet while obscure or abstract, these experiences become a collection of hidden histories and memories we carry with us, shaping our perception of the world. These artworks give form to the intangible and ineffable, allowing us to perceive and engage them in the physical world.
The use of paper acts as a common thread, and varied processes, including textile, collage, drawing, and printmaking showcase the range of ways this simple material can convey meaning. Just as paper must be preserved to avoid degradation over time, the practice of retelling stories becomes an act of preservation too, keeping the stories alive year after year through our memories. Through these pieces, the threads that connect us to each other become tangible.
โCuratorial Interns: Mayte Caballero, Kai Davidson, Freya Gery, DโNaysha Lee, Sheila Njiru, Ansel Middleton, and Neema Senin
This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
[less-]12-13-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Contained by a grid, the colors of Big Blue Pink gradually fade to white within each section. What appears at first to be a simple design of misty colors is a thoughtful feminist statement. Chicagoโs male contemporaries produced precise...
[more+]Contained by a grid, the colors of Big Blue Pink gradually fade to white within each section. What appears at first to be a simple design of misty colors is a thoughtful feminist statement. Chicagoโs male contemporaries produced precise paintings and rigid sculptures that were perceived as masculine because of their hard, geometric lines. The composition of Big Blue Pink recognizes these macho conventions, which are in turn challenged by the workโs soft gradient of gentle colors. Chicago intentionally chose the gendered colors of blue and pink to reinforce her message of feminine agency. Adding another layer of complexity, she created this work with an industrial sprayer used to paint cars.
This special installation is on loan from Art Bridges.
[less-]10-14-2026
Presented by Prairie Village Arts Council at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, Prairie Village
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Artists Reception and Poetry Reading Recollections is a collaborative poetry and printmaking exhibit with Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and printmaker and graphic designer Lori Stanziola.
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[more+]Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Artists Reception and Poetry Reading Recollections is a collaborative poetry and printmaking exhibit with Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and printmaker and graphic designer Lori Stanziola.
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Lori Stanziola (she/her) is a Kansas City based artist specializing in fine art printmaking. Drawing on her experience as a designer, Lori revels in the use of graphic shapes and patterns to create richly layered works from hand carved blocks. Her work depicts patterns, contrasts and rhythms present in land, flora and food that serve to evoke emotions and shared experiences. Lori was the featured artist for Lawrence Art in the Park in 2021, was chosen as the featured print artist for Smoky Hill River Fest in 2024, and her work/booth was awarded Best in Show at the 2026 Prairie Village Art Show.
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Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing at Kansas State University, as well as the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim and the current poet laureate of Kansas, where her initiatives have centered on uniting the stateโs agricultural roots with the literary arts. She is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Love Prodigal (Copper Canyon Press, 2024). Her nonfiction debut, The Grief Artist, will be published by Sarabande Books in 2026.
10-14-2026
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now,ย itโsย back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.
Afterย witnessingย his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is...
[more+]In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now,ย itโsย back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.
Afterย witnessingย his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior.
Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townsend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today.
[less-]10-15-2026
Presented by Southminster Presbyterian Church at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village
A free concert by the Goldenberg Duo hosted at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
A free concert by the Goldenberg Duo hosted at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
[less-]10-15-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Stop by the Nerman Museum on Thursday, October 15, 5-6 p.m., for a conversation about how the arts impact students' education holistically with JCCC's Dr. Mickey McCloud, alongside College of DuPage's Justin Witte and De Anza College's Cynthia...
[more+]Stop by the Nerman Museum on Thursday, October 15, 5-6 p.m., for a conversation about how the arts impact students' education holistically with JCCC's Dr. Mickey McCloud, alongside College of DuPage's Justin Witte and De Anza College's Cynthia Brannvall. This conversation will be moderated by JoAnne Northrup, the Nerman Museumโs Executive Director and Chief Curator, as part of the 2026 Community College Museums and Galleries Convening (CCMG). This convening is supported in part by a grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
Livestream option available.
[less-]10-15-2026
Presented by 1900 Building at 1900 Building, Mission Woods
In 2027, the world marks the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethovenโs death. To honor this extraordinary milestone, the 1900 Building presents award-winning pianist Tatiana Dorokhova performing Beethovenโs complete cycle of 32 piano...
[more+]In 2027, the world marks the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethovenโs death. To honor this extraordinary milestone, the 1900 Building presents award-winning pianist Tatiana Dorokhova performing Beethovenโs complete cycle of 32 piano sonatas across eight concerts.
Spanning nearly three decades of Beethovenโs life, these works trace the remarkable evolution of one of historyโs greatest musical mindsโfrom the brilliance and energy of his early sonatas to the bold experimentation and profound depth of his final works.
Presented in the intimate setting of the 1900 Building, this rare complete cycle offers audiences the opportunity to hear Beethovenโs musical journey unfold over the course of eight performances and experience these masterpieces as a living portrait of a composer whose music continues to inspire, challenge, and move listeners around the world.
Whether you have loved Beethovenโs music for years or are discovering these works for the first time, this landmark series is a rare opportunity to experience the full scope of Beethovenโs genius.
TATIANA DOROKHOVA plays with virtuosity, a sensitive touch and a clear understanding of cultural context and style. She deftly performs music encompassing all eras from the Baroque to the present.Even during her formative years, despite her young age, distinguished musicians repeatedly noted the impressive maturity of Tatianaโs musical interpretations; her performances invariably left deep and lasting marks in the hearts of listeners around the globe. Today, Tatiana continues to leave strong memories as she plays concerts in the most prestigious halls of Europe, the United States and Asia.Born in Volgograd in southern Russia into a family of musicians, Tatiana began studying music at the age of 6. Her talent was immediately discovered, and it was decided that she would move to Moscow to study at the Moscow Conservatory with Professor Alexander Mndoyants, a laureate of the 5th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Later, she served as his assistant at the conservatory.In 2023, Tatiana joined the International Center for Music at Park University (USA) studying with an outstanding teacher โ Stanislav Ioudenitch, Gold Medalist of the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Under his sensitive guidance, Tatiana became a laureate of such prestigious competitions as the Gurwitz International Piano Competition (San Antonio, USA) Santa Cecilia International Piano Competition (Porto, Portugal), Enescu International Music Competition (Bucharest, Romania).
Tatiana Dorokhova presents the complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethovenโs 32 Piano Sonatas across eight performances at The 1900 Building.
Performance 1
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 1, 8, 6, 13 & 26
Performance 2
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 19, 4, 27 & 32
Performance 3
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 24, 20, 10, 22 & 11
Performance 4
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 2, 28, 14 & 30
Performance 5
Friday, January 22, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 3, 7, 12 & 21
Performance 6
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 15, 18 & 31
Performance 7
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 25, 17, 9 & 23
Performance 8
Friday, April 23, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 5, 16 & 29
[less-]10-16-2026
Presented by InterUrban ArtHouse at InterUrban ArtHouse, Overland Park
Arts on Fire is InterUrban ArtHouseโs annual fundraiser and celebration of the multiple communities we serve. This unforgettable evening features live circus (with fire!), local food and drink, the return of the highly anticipated 6โx6โ Art...
[more+]Arts on Fire is InterUrban ArtHouseโs annual fundraiser and celebration of the multiple communities we serve. This unforgettable evening features live circus (with fire!), local food and drink, the return of the highly anticipated 6โx6โ Art Sale and the opening of the 12โx12โ Member Exhibition.
Every ticket includes one 6x6 piece of your choice! Additional pieces may be purchased for $50 each. All 12x12โ work is priced $300 and below. All sales support year-round programming to provide affordable studio space, business education, paid opportunities for artists, free / low cost public events, and arts education for students and schools.
IUAH members, their families, and kids under 18 get in free!
$60 - VIP Happy Hour + first dibs on 6x6 pieces, 4-5pm
$50 - GA or Pay it Forward, 5-9pm
10-16-2026
Presented by City of Leawood at Ironwoods Park, Overland Park
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fall fun and festivities for all ages!
October 16: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ironwoods Park
Register in advance for a discount or pay full price day-of/at the gate.
What to expect: Celebrate with autumnal...
[more+]Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fall fun and festivities for all ages!
October 16: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ironwoods Park
Register in advance for a discount or pay full price day-of/at the gate.
What to expect: Celebrate with autumnal activities, inflatables, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, face painting, music & more!
[less-]10-16-2026
Presented by Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Overland Park
Enjoy a special evening with your special someone as you do a one-time workshop exploring clay together. Under the guidance of skilled ceramic artists, you'll learn the basics of shaping, molding, and glazing your own unique pottery pieces....
[more+]Enjoy a special evening with your special someone as you do a one-time workshop exploring clay together. Under the guidance of skilled ceramic artists, you'll learn the basics of shaping, molding, and glazing your own unique pottery pieces. Whether you're crafting matching mugs or creating complementary sculptures, this hands-on experience will deepen your connection as you laugh, learn, and create together.
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[less-]12-19-2026
Presented by House of Clay at House of Clay, Overland Park
Sat, Nov 07 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 21 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 05 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times
Join us Saturday evenings for Pottery & Pinot, a beginner-friendly pottery experience designed for adults (21+). Bring your favorite wine or beverage and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening while our instructors guide you through a different...
[more+]Join us Saturday evenings for Pottery & Pinot, a beginner-friendly pottery experience designed for adults (21+). Bring your favorite wine or beverage and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening while our instructors guide you through a different hand-building project each week. Projects include mugs, planters, vases, wall pockets, and seasonal designs.
No experience is necessary, and we provide all the clay, tools, glazes, and instruction youโll need. At the end of the evening youโll glaze your finished piece, and weโll kiln fire it for pickup approximately two weeks later. Whether youโre planning a date night, celebrating with friends, or simply looking for a creative way to spend your Saturday evening, Pottery & Pinot is a fun and memorable experience.
[less-]10-17-2026
Presented by Mach-One Sober Bar at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course - The Eldridge Room, Shawnee
Mach-One on Galadriel Station is a Star Wars-inspired immersive murder mystery where the audience becomes part of the story. Set aboard a neutral space station during the auction of a mysterious artifact, guests can take on a character within one...
[more+]Mach-One on Galadriel Station is a Star Wars-inspired immersive murder mystery where the audience becomes part of the story. Set aboard a neutral space station during the auction of a mysterious artifact, guests can take on a character within one of four competing factionsโor attend as a Wayfarer, explore the station, interact with the cast, and watch the mystery unfold.
Produced by veteran-owned Mach-One Sober Bar, the evening blends interactive theatre, cosplay, live music, a makers market, food, and handcrafted mocktails into one otherworldly night out. Costumes are encouraged, curiosity is required, and no acting experience is necessary. Welcome aboard Galadriel Station.
[less-]10-18-2026
Presented by City of Leawood at Leawood Community Center, Leawood
Join us for an afternoon presentation, with speaker Paul Heacock, as he shares and reads his book, "50 Missions to Dawn: A WWII B-24 Pilots War." This gripping true-life air combat memoir follows flight logs, letters and after-action reports...
[more+]Join us for an afternoon presentation, with speaker Paul Heacock, as he shares and reads his book, "50 Missions to Dawn: A WWII B-24 Pilots War." This gripping true-life air combat memoir follows flight logs, letters and after-action reports during WWII.
October 18: 1 p.m., Leawood City Hall - Oak Room
[less-]11-13-2026
Presented by Prairie Village Arts Council at R.G. Endres Gallery, Prairie Village
Fri, Oct 16 @ 8:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 8:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 8:00 am Mon, Nov 02 @ 8:00 am Tue, Nov 03 @ 8:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 8:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 8:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 8:00 am Mon, Nov 09 @ 8:00 am Tue, Nov 10 @ 8:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 8:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 8:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times
State of The Arts 2026 is the Prairie Village Arts Council's 20th annual REGIONAL juried competition for all 2D and 3D artworks, photography, and poetry/prose held every Fall. The Exhibition runs during the months of September & October. Why is...
[more+]State of The Arts 2026 is the Prairie Village Arts Council's 20th annual REGIONAL juried competition for all 2D and 3D artworks, photography, and poetry/prose held every Fall. The Exhibition runs during the months of September & October. Why is State of the Arts the biggest exhibition on the Prairie Village Arts Council (PVAC) calendar? Several reasons stand out, including the exhibition's competition aspect. The PVAC receives hundreds of applications each year, guaranteeing a wide range of artistic styles and subject matter, all entered in hopes of winning the $1,000 Best in Show award. The juried competition also selects Merit awards worth $750 each. The turnout for this show is always strong, boosted in part by the chance to vote for the $250 People's Choice award. An important part of State of the Arts' appeal is its diversity, with stunning florals hanging near traditional depictions of Kansas City landmarks, feet away from daring landscapes, incisive portraits, and abstract pieces that provoke images and feelings in the mind of the viewer. The R.G. Endres Gallery, in Prairie Village City Hall, fills every year for this event, and this year's 20th Anniversary edition is likely to be the biggest ever, with ๐ฎ๐, ๐ฏ๐, ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฒ๐๐ฟ๐/๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ artworks juried in from the area's finest artists. ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ: 1. the inclusion of photography and poetry/prose 2. a theme: ๐๐๐๐ค๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ: ๐ฅ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐ฆ For the first time (or at least in a long while) we have a THEME for State of the Arts. In honor of our 20th Annual State of the Arts, we present the theme of RECOLLECTIONS. ๐ด๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โฆ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. โ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐ก๐ค๐๐๐โ๐ก, ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ "๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ " Selected artists interpreted this theme in their own ways.
[less-]10-31-2026
Presented by Merriam Parks & Recreation at Tim Murphy Art Gallery, Merriam
Fri, Oct 16 @ 8:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 8:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 8:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 8:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 8:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 8:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 8:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 8:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 8:00 am - less dates and times
Join us for the FREE opening night reception on Thursday, October 1 from 7 โ 8:30 pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks and view fine art in a beautiful setting.
Join us for the FREE opening night reception on Thursday, October 1 from 7 โ 8:30 pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks and view fine art in a beautiful setting.
[less-]12-05-2026
Presented by Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 9:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 9:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 9:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 9:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 9:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 9:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 02 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 03 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 09 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 10 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 16 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 17 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 23 @ 9:00 am Tue, Nov 24 @ 9:00 am Wed, Nov 25 @ 9:00 am Thu, Nov 26 @ 9:00 am Fri, Nov 27 @ 9:00 am Sat, Nov 28 @ 9:00 am Mon, Nov 30 @ 9:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 9:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 9:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 9:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 9:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
All 112 of Rebecca Beese's watercolor bird portraits are on display, telling the story of population decline within North American birds. This exhibit is at the Johnson County Art & Heritage Center Aug 29-Dec 5, 2026. M-F 9am-5pm.
All 112 of Rebecca Beese's watercolor bird portraits are on display, telling the story of population decline within North American birds. This exhibit is at the Johnson County Art & Heritage Center Aug 29-Dec 5, 2026. M-F 9am-5pm.
[less-]11-13-2026
Presented by Prairie Village Arts Council at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, Prairie Village
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Oct 26 @ 10:00 am Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 02 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 10:00 am Mon, Nov 09 @ 10:00 am Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times
"Our minds are tireless editors. According to neuroscientists, each time we touch our memories, we change them. When we recollect, we rewrite. Certainly with art we shape and reshape our the story of our memories. And yet, even knowing we canโt...
[more+]"Our minds are tireless editors. According to neuroscientists, each time we touch our memories, we change them. When we recollect, we rewrite. Certainly with art we shape and reshape our the story of our memories. And yet, even knowing we canโt quite render them precisely, we canโt stop trying to nearly capture the ineffable moments of our life."
~Traci Brimhall
Recollections is a collaborative poetry and printmaking exhibit with Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and printmaker and graphic designer Lori Stanziola.
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Lori Stanziola (she/her) is a Kansas City based artist specializing in fine art printmaking. Drawing on her experience as a designer, Lori revels in the use of graphic shapes and patterns to create richly layered works from hand carved blocks. Her work depicts patterns, contrasts and rhythms present in land, flora and food that serve to evoke emotions and shared experiences. Lori was the featured artist for Lawrence Art in the Park in 2021, was chosen as the featured print artist for Smoky Hill River Fest in 2024, and her work/booth was awarded Best in Show at the 2026 Prairie Village Art Show.
๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐บ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น
Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing at Kansas State University, as well as the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim and the current poet laureate of Kansas, where her initiatives have centered on uniting the stateโs agricultural roots with the literary arts. She is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Love Prodigal (Copper Canyon Press, 2024). Her nonfiction debut, The Grief Artist, will be published by Sarabande Books in 2026.
12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 25 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 26 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 27 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 28 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Norman Akers has been mapping the world. His large canvases are filled with an interlayered web of cartographic iconography drawn from road maps, Osage philosophy, and his own visual vernacular. Through these maps, his images have become records...
[more+]Norman Akers has been mapping the world. His large canvases are filled with an interlayered web of cartographic iconography drawn from road maps, Osage philosophy, and his own visual vernacular. Through these maps, his images have become records documenting an introspective journey, navigating spaces between home and away, tracing the temporal shifts of place, and witnessing the ecological politics of who has a right to be and to belong. Until now, Akersโs paintings have been a diary. They are now a herald. His new work is a commentary on the unprecedented, rapid ecological degradation we are all experiencing, a call to arms for us all in this latter stage of the Anthropocene.
The abstractions of place are woven from the constructed map elements, often conflating Osage homelands in the before and since Removal. The elk and the turtle are cultural references to the earth and Turtle Island (North America), respectively. Together they manifest what Akers describes as โan abstraction of the relationship that humans have to the earthโs surface.โ His bold, painterly brushstrokes visualize the speed and aggression with which the decline is happening. There is no time in this space to find an acute focus. Akers calls to us to look. We must look at the land, the disruption of the earth, the exploitation of water, and our own individual roles in this brutalization of our precious earth.
Each canvas has a bisecting horizon line, drawing from cultural notions of balance between earth and sky. Akers uses the horizon line to express an appreciation, an affection, for the earthโs perfection to provide for our very lives. It is within this place, this space that we share, that the metaphoric elk witnesses the rapidly changing destabilization of all that makes our survival possible.
The elk, ever present within Akersโs canvases, stands as an Osage visual mnemonic for the earth, perceived in the humps of its back as the hills of the prairie and the intersecting movement of its antlers that mimic the flow of riverine systems. In these canvases, the elk stands as witness to our desecration of the earthโs surface. He holds court, watching us capitalize the very resources upon which we rely, making them unaffordable for those who need them now and exhausting them for future generations. The elk returns the viewerโs gaze, steadfastly holding us each accountable for our personal actions.
There is no time to look at where the damage started nor to wait for the apocalypse. Akers asks us to look at the space between, โ where we are now โ and to consider to what end our individual choices will benefit and harm as we move forward. Each of us is caught in the same web of being, between the past and the future, held accountable by the elkโs unrelenting gaze.
There is no absolute end to this journey, only the recognition that we are on the journey together, sharing the only life raft with the earth itself. Our survival can be mutual but is not guaranteed.
โheather ahtone, Director, Curatorial Affairs, First Americans Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
Norman Akers earned his Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL; a certificate in Museum Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM; and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO.
This project is part of the initiative Home Is Where We Are: Art of First Americans. Spanning institutions across the Great Plains, it marks a coordinated focus on contemporary Indigenous art. Each organization presents a distinct project contributing to a collective that amplifies Indigenous perspectives. Participating institutions include the Chapman Center for Rural Studies; Kansas Studies Institute; Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art; Mid-America All-Indian Museum; Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art; Salina Art Center; Ulrich Museum of Art; and Volland, A Place for Art and Community โ positioning the region as a destination for experiencing the art of First Americans.
[less-]12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Betsabeรฉ Romero, a Mexican visual artist known for her installations, will have three site-specific works installed in the Nerman Museum lobby, coming together to create A Field with Roots (Un campo con raรญces).
A Field with Roots is comprised...
[more+]Betsabeรฉ Romero, a Mexican visual artist known for her installations, will have three site-specific works installed in the Nerman Museum lobby, coming together to create A Field with Roots (Un campo con raรญces).
A Field with Roots is comprised of three works: The Soccer Endless Resistance Column (Columna a la resistencia interminable del fรบtbol), The Reflection and the Trace: Around the Globe (El reflejo y la huella: Alrededor del globo), and The Serpentโs Egg (El huevo de la serpiente).
Romeroโs works at the Nerman Museum engage with ideas of mobility, cycles, and the dynamism of cultures throughout history โ a history where migration and cultural blending have enriched humanity, creativity, and expression around the globe. Sport is a vital part of culture, and for Romero, soccer (fรบtbol) specifically represents social fabric and resistance. People may not speak the same language, but they speak fรบtbol, finding identity and refuge through sport wherever they go.
Betsabeรฉ Romero lives and works in Mexico City. For more than 20 years, her work has focused on creating critical discourse about issues like migration and mobility through the re-contextualization of symbols and daily rituals of global consumer culture, such as cars, tattoos, and urban signage.
She has had more than 100 solo exhibitions on five continents, has participated in numerous residencies and international exhibitions, and her work is part of several museum collections around the world.
Betsabeรฉ Romeroโs works in Kansas City, spanning both sides of the state line, are part of a collaboration between the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City, Belger Arts, the Kansas City Convention Center, Mattie Rhodes, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Johnson County Community College.
[less-]12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Carlos Rolรณnโs works operate as memory capsules and as acts of preservation. The works also serve as a meditation on impermanence, survival, and the fragile beauty of the present moment. Rolรณn explores how histories of migration, colonialism,...
[more+]Carlos Rolรณnโs works operate as memory capsules and as acts of preservation. The works also serve as a meditation on impermanence, survival, and the fragile beauty of the present moment. Rolรณn explores how histories of migration, colonialism, environmental devastation, and cultural resilience shape both personal and collective identity. Through sculpture, drawing, painting, and fabric works, Rolรณnโs goal is for the viewer to walk away with a communal experience.
In works incorporating FEMA tarps, repurposed materials, gold leaf, and imagery of Caribbean flora and fauna, Rolรณn transforms remnants of destruction into spaces of reflection and beauty. The phrase ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW speaks to the urgency embedded within these materials. Hurricane Maria, climate crisis, and ongoing ecological and political instability throughout the Caribbean reinforce the idea that permanence is an illusion. What remains is the present moment: the act of survival, remembrance, creation, and connection. The title also reflects Rolรณnโs interest in devotional and contemplative space. The phrase encourages viewers to pause and become present, to recognize both the vulnerability and sacredness of life. It suggests an emotional tension between loss and gratitude, mourning and transcendence.
ALL WE HAVE IS RIGHT NOW is both a philosophical statement and a form of resistance. It acknowledges uncertainty while affirming the human capacity to create beauty, preserve memory, and find meaning despite instability. Rolรณnโs works remind viewers that the present moment may be fleeting, but it is also where resilience, care, and transformation become possible.
Carlos Rolรณn (b. 1970) is an artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans painting, sculpture, installation, and social engagement. Drawing from a wide range of materials and craft traditions, his work explores themes of ritual, beauty, spirituality, and identity, while examining their relationship to art history and institutional contexts.
Born to a Puerto Rican family in the United States, Rolรณnโs work often reflects personal memory and the visual culture of domestic spaces shaped by migration and aspiration. Ornament, pattern, and materialityโoften associated with craft and decorationโbecome central elements in his exploration of belonging, cultural hybridity, and the formation of identity.
Through paintings, sculptural works, and site-specific installations, Rolรณn creates environments that bridge public and private space, inviting reflection on symbolism, social barriers, and the ways cultivated environments reflect histories of class, migration, and postcolonial experience.
Rolรณnโs work moves between exuberance and contemplation, using material and form to examine the cultural and emotional landscapes embedded within everyday spaces.
[less-]12-06-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Sport and Spectator celebrates the dynamic intersection of the visual arts and sports culture, presenting an array of works that transform sports imagery and equipment such as basketballs, helmets, and jerseys into artworks. The exhibition...
[more+]Sport and Spectator celebrates the dynamic intersection of the visual arts and sports culture, presenting an array of works that transform sports imagery and equipment such as basketballs, helmets, and jerseys into artworks. The exhibition invites viewers to consider how sports shape our society, from their impact on the individual to their broader cultural influences.
Sport and Spectator features works by Brandon J. Donahue-Shipp, Jeffrey Gibson, Raul Rene Gonzalez, Sophie Inard, Brian Jungen, Justin Korver, Betsy Odom, Esmaa Mohamoud, Hank Willis Thomas and Tyrrell Winston. Now at the Nerman Museum, this exhibition is expanded further to include additional artworks from local, national, and international collections and artists, including works by Felipe Barbosa, Sandow Birk, Zoe Buckman, Rob Carter, Benjamin Degen, Awol Erizku, Archie Scott Gobber, Hugh Hayden, Samuel Levi Jones, Esteban Ramรณn Pรฉrez, and Jake Troyli.
This exhibition, originally on view at the McNay Art Museum, was organized by Renรฉ Paul Barilleaux, Head of Curatorial Affairs; and Lauren Thompson, Curator of Exhibitions.
[less-]02-28-2027
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 22 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 23 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jan 05 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 06 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 07 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 08 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 09 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jan 12 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 13 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 14 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 15 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 16 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 17 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jan 19 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 20 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 21 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 22 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 23 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Jan 26 @ 10:00 am Wed, Jan 27 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jan 28 @ 10:00 am Fri, Jan 29 @ 10:00 am Sat, Jan 30 @ 10:00 am Sun, Jan 31 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 02 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 03 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 04 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 05 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 06 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 07 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 09 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 10 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 11 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 12 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 13 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 14 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 16 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 17 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 18 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 20 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 21 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Feb 23 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 24 @ 10:00 am Thu, Feb 25 @ 10:00 am Fri, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am Sat, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am Sun, Feb 28 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
The Unseen is the result of the first Nerman Museum undergraduate curatorial practicum developed throughout the summer of 2026. Each student surveyed and researched the museum's permanent collection and collectively curated this installation....
[more+]The Unseen is the result of the first Nerman Museum undergraduate curatorial practicum developed throughout the summer of 2026. Each student surveyed and researched the museum's permanent collection and collectively curated this installation. Selecting Terran Last Gun's Another Human Being Experience: Return of the Unseen to Offer Guidance as a foundation, the cohort composed a central theme. The works in this exhibition represent the spectrum of humanity and encourage us to ponder the experiences that make us human.
Together, these works serve as a visual interpretation of personal and universal experiences, each alluding to beliefs, emotions, and histories. We often neglect the role the unseen plays in shaping each of us as individuals, yet while obscure or abstract, these experiences become a collection of hidden histories and memories we carry with us, shaping our perception of the world. These artworks give form to the intangible and ineffable, allowing us to perceive and engage them in the physical world.
The use of paper acts as a common thread, and varied processes, including textile, collage, drawing, and printmaking showcase the range of ways this simple material can convey meaning. Just as paper must be preserved to avoid degradation over time, the practice of retelling stories becomes an act of preservation too, keeping the stories alive year after year through our memories. Through these pieces, the threads that connect us to each other become tangible.
โCuratorial Interns: Mayte Caballero, Kai Davidson, Freya Gery, DโNaysha Lee, Sheila Njiru, Ansel Middleton, and Neema Senin
This exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
[less-]12-13-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Fri, Oct 16 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 17 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am Sun, Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 27 @ 10:00 am Wed, Oct 28 @ 10:00 am Thu, Oct 29 @ 10:00 am Fri, Oct 30 @ 10:00 am Sat, Oct 31 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 01 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 03 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 04 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 05 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 06 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 07 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 08 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 10 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 11 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 12 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 13 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 14 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 15 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 17 @ 10:00 am Wed, Nov 18 @ 10:00 am Thu, Nov 19 @ 10:00 am Fri, Nov 20 @ 10:00 am Sat, Nov 21 @ 10:00 am Sun, Nov 22 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Nov 24 @ 10:00 am Tue, Dec 01 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 02 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 03 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 04 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 05 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 06 @ 12:00 pm Tue, Dec 08 @ 10:00 am Wed, Dec 09 @ 10:00 am Thu, Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Fri, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am Sat, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am Sun, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm - less dates and times
Contained by a grid, the colors of Big Blue Pink gradually fade to white within each section. What appears at first to be a simple design of misty colors is a thoughtful feminist statement. Chicagoโs male contemporaries produced precise...
[more+]Contained by a grid, the colors of Big Blue Pink gradually fade to white within each section. What appears at first to be a simple design of misty colors is a thoughtful feminist statement. Chicagoโs male contemporaries produced precise paintings and rigid sculptures that were perceived as masculine because of their hard, geometric lines. The composition of Big Blue Pink recognizes these macho conventions, which are in turn challenged by the workโs soft gradient of gentle colors. Chicago intentionally chose the gendered colors of blue and pink to reinforce her message of feminine agency. Adding another layer of complexity, she created this work with an industrial sprayer used to paint cars.
This special installation is on loan from Art Bridges.
[less-]10-14-2026
Presented by Prairie Village Arts Council at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, Prairie Village
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Artists Reception and Poetry Reading Recollections is a collaborative poetry and printmaking exhibit with Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and printmaker and graphic designer Lori Stanziola.
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[more+]Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Artists Reception and Poetry Reading Recollections is a collaborative poetry and printmaking exhibit with Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall and printmaker and graphic designer Lori Stanziola.
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Lori Stanziola (she/her) is a Kansas City based artist specializing in fine art printmaking. Drawing on her experience as a designer, Lori revels in the use of graphic shapes and patterns to create richly layered works from hand carved blocks. Her work depicts patterns, contrasts and rhythms present in land, flora and food that serve to evoke emotions and shared experiences. Lori was the featured artist for Lawrence Art in the Park in 2021, was chosen as the featured print artist for Smoky Hill River Fest in 2024, and her work/booth was awarded Best in Show at the 2026 Prairie Village Art Show.
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Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing at Kansas State University, as well as the 2025 Poet-in-Residence at the Guggenheim and the current poet laureate of Kansas, where her initiatives have centered on uniting the stateโs agricultural roots with the literary arts. She is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Love Prodigal (Copper Canyon Press, 2024). Her nonfiction debut, The Grief Artist, will be published by Sarabande Books in 2026.
10-14-2026
Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now,ย itโsย back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.
Afterย witnessingย his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is...
[more+]In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now,ย itโsย back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever.
Afterย witnessingย his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior.
Tony Award-winning composer Pete Townsend and Tony Award-winning original director Des McAnuff find powerful resonance reexamining this classic story for today.
[less-]10-15-2026
Presented by Southminster Presbyterian Church at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village
A free concert by the Goldenberg Duo hosted at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
A free concert by the Goldenberg Duo hosted at Southminster Presbyterian Church.
[less-]10-15-2026
Presented by Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park
Stop by the Nerman Museum on Thursday, October 15, 5-6 p.m., for a conversation about how the arts impact students' education holistically with JCCC's Dr. Mickey McCloud, alongside College of DuPage's Justin Witte and De Anza College's Cynthia...
[more+]Stop by the Nerman Museum on Thursday, October 15, 5-6 p.m., for a conversation about how the arts impact students' education holistically with JCCC's Dr. Mickey McCloud, alongside College of DuPage's Justin Witte and De Anza College's Cynthia Brannvall. This conversation will be moderated by JoAnne Northrup, the Nerman Museumโs Executive Director and Chief Curator, as part of the 2026 Community College Museums and Galleries Convening (CCMG). This convening is supported in part by a grant from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation.
Livestream option available.
[less-]10-15-2026
Presented by 1900 Building at 1900 Building, Mission Woods
In 2027, the world marks the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethovenโs death. To honor this extraordinary milestone, the 1900 Building presents award-winning pianist Tatiana Dorokhova performing Beethovenโs complete cycle of 32 piano...
[more+]In 2027, the world marks the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethovenโs death. To honor this extraordinary milestone, the 1900 Building presents award-winning pianist Tatiana Dorokhova performing Beethovenโs complete cycle of 32 piano sonatas across eight concerts.
Spanning nearly three decades of Beethovenโs life, these works trace the remarkable evolution of one of historyโs greatest musical mindsโfrom the brilliance and energy of his early sonatas to the bold experimentation and profound depth of his final works.
Presented in the intimate setting of the 1900 Building, this rare complete cycle offers audiences the opportunity to hear Beethovenโs musical journey unfold over the course of eight performances and experience these masterpieces as a living portrait of a composer whose music continues to inspire, challenge, and move listeners around the world.
Whether you have loved Beethovenโs music for years or are discovering these works for the first time, this landmark series is a rare opportunity to experience the full scope of Beethovenโs genius.
TATIANA DOROKHOVA plays with virtuosity, a sensitive touch and a clear understanding of cultural context and style. She deftly performs music encompassing all eras from the Baroque to the present.Even during her formative years, despite her young age, distinguished musicians repeatedly noted the impressive maturity of Tatianaโs musical interpretations; her performances invariably left deep and lasting marks in the hearts of listeners around the globe. Today, Tatiana continues to leave strong memories as she plays concerts in the most prestigious halls of Europe, the United States and Asia.Born in Volgograd in southern Russia into a family of musicians, Tatiana began studying music at the age of 6. Her talent was immediately discovered, and it was decided that she would move to Moscow to study at the Moscow Conservatory with Professor Alexander Mndoyants, a laureate of the 5th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Later, she served as his assistant at the conservatory.In 2023, Tatiana joined the International Center for Music at Park University (USA) studying with an outstanding teacher โ Stanislav Ioudenitch, Gold Medalist of the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Under his sensitive guidance, Tatiana became a laureate of such prestigious competitions as the Gurwitz International Piano Competition (San Antonio, USA) Santa Cecilia International Piano Competition (Porto, Portugal), Enescu International Music Competition (Bucharest, Romania).
Tatiana Dorokhova presents the complete cycle of Ludwig van Beethovenโs 32 Piano Sonatas across eight performances at The 1900 Building.
Performance 1
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 1, 8, 6, 13 & 26
Performance 2
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 19, 4, 27 & 32
Performance 3
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 24, 20, 10, 22 & 11
Performance 4
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Sonatas Nos. 2, 28, 14 & 30
Performance 5
Friday, January 22, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 3, 7, 12 & 21
Performance 6
Thursday, February 18, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 15, 18 & 31
Performance 7
Thursday, March 25, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 25, 17, 9 & 23
Performance 8
Friday, April 23, 2027
Sonatas Nos. 5, 16 & 29
[less-]10-16-2026
Presented by InterUrban ArtHouse at InterUrban ArtHouse, Overland Park
Arts on Fire is InterUrban ArtHouseโs annual fundraiser and celebration of the multiple communities we serve. This unforgettable evening features live circus (with fire!), local food and drink, the return of the highly anticipated 6โx6โ Art...
[more+]Arts on Fire is InterUrban ArtHouseโs annual fundraiser and celebration of the multiple communities we serve. This unforgettable evening features live circus (with fire!), local food and drink, the return of the highly anticipated 6โx6โ Art Sale and the opening of the 12โx12โ Member Exhibition.
Every ticket includes one 6x6 piece of your choice! Additional pieces may be purchased for $50 each. All 12x12โ work is priced $300 and below. All sales support year-round programming to provide affordable studio space, business education, paid opportunities for artists, free / low cost public events, and arts education for students and schools.
IUAH members, their families, and kids under 18 get in free!
$60 - VIP Happy Hour + first dibs on 6x6 pieces, 4-5pm
$50 - GA or Pay it Forward, 5-9pm
10-16-2026
Presented by City of Leawood at Ironwoods Park, Overland Park
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fall fun and festivities for all ages!
October 16: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ironwoods Park
Register in advance for a discount or pay full price day-of/at the gate.
What to expect: Celebrate with autumnal...
[more+]Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fall fun and festivities for all ages!
October 16: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Ironwoods Park
Register in advance for a discount or pay full price day-of/at the gate.
What to expect: Celebrate with autumnal activities, inflatables, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, face painting, music & more!
[less-]10-16-2026
Presented by Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, Overland Park
Enjoy a special evening with your special someone as you do a one-time workshop exploring clay together. Under the guidance of skilled ceramic artists, you'll learn the basics of shaping, molding, and glazing your own unique pottery pieces....
[more+]Enjoy a special evening with your special someone as you do a one-time workshop exploring clay together. Under the guidance of skilled ceramic artists, you'll learn the basics of shaping, molding, and glazing your own unique pottery pieces. Whether you're crafting matching mugs or creating complementary sculptures, this hands-on experience will deepen your connection as you laugh, learn, and create together.
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[less-]12-19-2026
Presented by House of Clay at House of Clay, Overland Park
Sat, Nov 07 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 14 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 21 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Nov 28 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 05 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm Sat, Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm - less dates and times
Join us Saturday evenings for Pottery & Pinot, a beginner-friendly pottery experience designed for adults (21+). Bring your favorite wine or beverage and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening while our instructors guide you through a different...
[more+]Join us Saturday evenings for Pottery & Pinot, a beginner-friendly pottery experience designed for adults (21+). Bring your favorite wine or beverage and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening while our instructors guide you through a different hand-building project each week. Projects include mugs, planters, vases, wall pockets, and seasonal designs.
No experience is necessary, and we provide all the clay, tools, glazes, and instruction youโll need. At the end of the evening youโll glaze your finished piece, and weโll kiln fire it for pickup approximately two weeks later. Whether youโre planning a date night, celebrating with friends, or simply looking for a creative way to spend your Saturday evening, Pottery & Pinot is a fun and memorable experience.
[less-]10-17-2026
Presented by Mach-One Sober Bar at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course - The Eldridge Room, Shawnee
Mach-One on Galadriel Station is a Star Wars-inspired immersive murder mystery where the audience becomes part of the story. Set aboard a neutral space station during the auction of a mysterious artifact, guests can take on a character within one...
[more+]Mach-One on Galadriel Station is a Star Wars-inspired immersive murder mystery where the audience becomes part of the story. Set aboard a neutral space station during the auction of a mysterious artifact, guests can take on a character within one of four competing factionsโor attend as a Wayfarer, explore the station, interact with the cast, and watch the mystery unfold.
Produced by veteran-owned Mach-One Sober Bar, the evening blends interactive theatre, cosplay, live music, a makers market, food, and handcrafted mocktails into one otherworldly night out. Costumes are encouraged, curiosity is required, and no acting experience is necessary. Welcome aboard Galadriel Station.
[less-]10-18-2026
Presented by City of Leawood at Leawood Community Center, Leawood
Join us for an afternoon presentation, with speaker Paul Heacock, as he shares and reads his book, "50 Missions to Dawn: A WWII B-24 Pilots War." This gripping true-life air combat memoir follows flight logs, letters and after-action reports...
[more+]Join us for an afternoon presentation, with speaker Paul Heacock, as he shares and reads his book, "50 Missions to Dawn: A WWII B-24 Pilots War." This gripping true-life air combat memoir follows flight logs, letters and after-action reports during WWII.
October 18: 1 p.m., Leawood City Hall - Oak Room
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