“The Studios Inc program brings an important component to Kansas City’s already vibrant art community. The program offers mid-career artists assistance in coming into their own through the paid residency program and the opportunity to create a new body of often larger scale, more ambitious works. The artists also are awarded the chance to exhibit their work to the public and this can serve as a real jumping-off point to further a serious career.”
Rachael Blackburn Cozad, Director and CEO
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO
The Studios Inc provides studio space, professional development, networking, and exhibitions for mid-career artists in Greater Kansas City.
Located in a 51,000 square foot building on the east side of the Crossroads Arts District, The Studios Inc is a 501 c 3 organization which provides studio space free of charge to mid-career artists. In addition to their studios, artists share access to a wood shop and 4,500 square feet of exhibition space.
The Studios
- 51,000 square foot building
- Studio spaces ranging from 750-3000 sq. ft.
- 4,500sq. ft. of exhibition space
- Fenced-in lot available for outdoor installations, performances or workspace
- Wood shop
- Applications for available studios are solicited annually around June 1 (two to four studios become available annually).
- A Selection Panel is convened to review applications and select a Resident Artist for each available studio.
- Studios and other facilities are provided free of charge for a two year residency (free residency may be extended for additional years, but Artists may not stay longer than six years).
- Artists are encouraged to exhibit annually in the Studios Exhibtion Space. Announcements and publicity are facilitated by The Studios Inc.
- Individual Donations
- Patron Program (Each Resident Artist is matched with a patron who’s fully tax-deductible contribution underwrites the Artist’s studio for one year)
- Corporate Collector Program (Each year interested collectors bid a minimum $65,000 tax-deductible contribution. The high bidder’s contribution is accepted and receives that year’s independently curated collection which includes one work by each Resident Artist)
The Studios Inc
1708 Campbell Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Tel: 816.994.7134
Fax: 816.471.1226
Email: director@thestudiosinc.org