Register Now for the 2025 Artists Thrive Summit
By Elizabeth Snell
Artists, arts leaders, educators, and funders from across the United States are invited to expand their creative circle at the annual 2025 Artists Thrive Summit in Kansas City, Missouri, May 6–8, 2025.
This event offers a powerful networking hub to help connect attendees with passionate colleagues from across the region and country. As part of the Summit, Artists Thrive has partnered with Kansas City organizations to craft regional experiences, including tours to cultural venues embedded in the community.
Spark collaborations, share best practices, and find inspiration alongside a diverse group of individuals who share a similar dedication to the arts. The Summit’s flexible format ensures everyone—introverts, extroverts, seasoned professionals, or those new to the field—can make lasting connections.
“The Artists Thrive Summit was a goldmine for networking. I made invaluable connections that have propelled my career forward.” —Past Artist Thrive Attendee
Welcome to Kansas City! Watch the video for a peek into KC’s arts and culture.
Registration is open now
Register now for the 2025 Artists Thrive Summit
Prices range between $150–250. Limited financial assistance is available.
Location, Schedule, and Logistics
The 2025 summit will be held at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110, near Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza district.
- View the Schedule Outline
- Learn About the Summit Location and Logistics
- View the Media Kit for logos and social media images
More information is coming soon!
Session Speakers Needed
Want to contribute to the knowledge and conversation at the 2025 Summit? Artists Thrive is accepting session proposals through January 17, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your artistry and make a lasting impact!
About Artists Thrive
Artists Thrive aims to raise the value of artists in every community.
Artists Thrive is a growing initiative offering activities, practices, language, visions and values of what it means to succeed and thrive as an artist – and what it means to have a thriving arts sector and, eventually, thriving communities. It is a set of interconnected and holistic resources that can guide us in improving our performance and, ultimately, the conditions in which artists can thrive. Artists Thrive is funded by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation. Learn more at www.artiststhrive.org.
Artist Thrive Local Partners
Mid-America Arts Alliance is the lead local Artists Thrive partner with Charlotte Street and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.