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November 3, 2025 In Art, Arts & economic development, Arts & Humanities, Arts Council

Recognizing National Arts & Humanities Month in Johnson County

On October 21, 2025, the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized and proclaimed October as National Arts and Humanities Month.  National Arts & Humanities Month is a national initiative to create a national focus on the arts. This initiative shines a light on the effects of the arts and humanities, including but surely not limited to embodying the wisdom, intellect, and imagination of humanity, enriching lives, and improving our individual and collective well-being.  In Johnson County, the nonprofit arts industry generated $38.5 million in economic activity in 2022. This spending includes $23.1 million in event spending by the audiences of

July 29, 2025 In Arts Council

ACJC Named Johnson County’s Local Arts Agency

The Arts Council of Johnson County (ACJC) is honored to announce that we have been officially designated as the Local Arts Agency (LAA) for Johnson County, Kansas. This recognition comes following the Board of County Commissioners’ resolution passed on July 24, 2025, affirming our leadership in supporting and advancing the arts throughout our region. What Is a Local Arts Agency? Local Arts Agencies exist to serve their communities by promoting, supporting, and developing access to the arts. They come in many forms—government departments, nonprofit organizations, or hybrid models—and operate at municipal, county, regional, and tribal levels. Importantly, LAAs aren’t limited to a

April 29, 2024 In Arts Council

Thank YOU!

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” - Oscar Wilde The Arts Council’s dedicated volunteers continue to show up with acts of kindness big and small! With their support, we are able to continue to bring programs that strengthen the arts to Johnson County. We cannot thank or recognize them enough! If you're volunteered for an event, served on an advisory or planning committee, or been a long time volunteer, we could not do it without you. From the Arts Council, thank YOU!

April 10, 2024 In Arts Council, Arts Events, Arts in education, Shooting Stars, Uncategorized

ARTS COUNCIL OF JOHNSON COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2024 SHOOTING STARS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

18 High School Seniors Receive College Scholarships For Excellence in the Literary, Performing and Visual Arts 99 High School Seniors Nominated in Nine Categories OVERLAND PARK, Kans. – April 7, 2024– The Arts Council of Johnson County announced 18 scholarship recipients at the 2024 Shooting Stars Gala on Sunday, April 7 at Johnson County Community College. This 27th annual Shooting Stars Gala honored 99 Johnson County high school seniors for achievement in the literary, performing, and visual arts through recognition and college scholarships. This special recognition program was created in 1997 by former Arts Council of Johnson County chairman Bob Endres. Bob’s vision was to

October 3, 2022 In Arts Council

Values Statement

The Arts Council of Johnson County's vision is to be recognized for its effectiveness in promoting the cultural and economic development of Johnson County through the arts. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for Johnson County by strengthening the arts. ACJC's work is guided by our mission and core values: community, creativity, quality of life and stewardship Our programs, convenings and advocacy have a responsibility to contribute to a more diverse, connected, and inclusive community. The power of creativity inspires, innovates, and opens us to new perspectives of how we view ourselves, share ideas, and solve problems. The arts are essential to

May 2, 2022 In Advocacy, Art, Arts Council

2022 KS Arts Councils Symposium Planning Committee

The Kansas Arts Councils Symposium brings together Arts Ambassadors around the state of Kansas to facilitate education, partnership, and celebration of the arts in our communities. The Symposium Planning Committee is comprised of arts professionals across the state of Kansas to coordinate and plan the Annual Kansas Arts Councils Symposium. The committee divides into four sub-committees which are Logistics, Sponsorship, Marketing, and Programming. We are excited to announce the committee members for this year's planning committee! The 2022 symposium will take place on Friday, September 30th. Kate AllenJohnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS Stacy Barnes547 Art CenterGreensburg, KS Lindsay BenackaDirector of Arts & Cultural