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The Arts Council of Johnson County / Cultural Arts Inventory

 

The mission of the Cultural Arts Inventory project is to help our community understand who and where artists, arts, and related non-arts entities exist in Johnson County by placing markers and descriptions on a digital map. The Cultural Arts Inventory can be used to tell the story of arts and culture in Johnson County. It helps us:

  • understand our arts ecosystem, transportation patterns, and paths or barriers to access.
  • grow our awareness of the diverse artists and arts programs that exist in their community, leading to better lines of communication as well as more equitable funding, professional development, and small business assistance.
  • and gives us a better and more complete picture of our creative economy and its economic impact on our region.
Cultural Arts Inventory

Arts Story Bank

The Arts Story Bank is a growing collection of personal stories that show how the arts shape who we are — as individuals, as neighbors, and as a community.

Whether you’re an artist, audience member, student, caregiver, or advocate, your voice matters. Help us highlight the power of creativity to heal, connect, and inspire.

Tell us how the arts have impacted your life.
Your story could be featured in upcoming projects, public broadcasts, or community spotlights.

Arts Story Bank Submission

Meet our Advisory Committee

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2023 Community Arts Mapping Advisory Committee

Thank you to the members of the ACJC Community Arts Mapping Advisory Committee!

  • Matthew Walter– ACJC Governing Board Vice President and Committee Chair
  • Allison Bowman– Administrative Assistant, ACJC
  • Sarah VanLanduyt– Executive Director, ACJC
  • Stacey McDaniel– Executive Director, Midwest Trust Center
  • Angi Hejduk– CEO, InterUrban ArtHouse
  • Matthew Schulte– Heartland Men’s Chorus board member
  • Melanie Arroyo– Lenexa City Councilmember and art therapist
  • Jamie James– Visual Artist
  • Linnaia McKenzie– Founder, Advocacy and Awareness Group of Johnson County
  • Bryan Voell– Local Arts Librarian, Johnson County Public Library
  • Melanie Johnson– Visual Artist
  • Ted Collins, Olathe Civic Theater
  • Greg Dixon, Olathe Arts Alliance

This important project is done in partnership with ArtsKC and is supported with a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission.