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Applications for Artist INC Houston will be open May 5 through June 23, 2025. Fresh Arts partners with M-AAA to deliver Artist INC Houston this fall. Sessions take place over the course of eight Wednesday evenings September 17 to November 12, 2025. 

Applications for Artist INC St. Louis will be open May 19, 2025 to July 9, 2025  for fall sessions held on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in September through November 2025.

Applications for Artist INC Topeka will be open April 14 through June 9, 2025 for fall sessions in September and October 2025. Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 p.m., September 2 to October 21, 2025.

Applications for Artist INC Kansas City will be open April 14 through June 9, 2025. Charlotte Street partners with M-AAA to deliver Artist INC Kansas City this fall. Sessions take place over the course of eight Tuesday evenings, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., September 2 to October 28, 2025. 

At the heart of Mid-America Arts Alliance is a passionate team working behind the scenes to empower artists across the region. Continuing our series featuring the incredible individuals at M-AAA, this edition highlights Diane Scott, our director of Artist Services.…

Date/Time: Monday, June 2, 2025 / 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Location: Charlotte Street, 3333 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO 64111 Cost: Free Eligibility: Kansas City area artists Age Requirement: 18+ Total Workshop Hours: 1.5 hours Partner Organization: Charlotte Street  What…

Date/Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025 / 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Charlotte Street, 3333 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO 64111 Cost: Free Eligibility: Kansas City area artists Age Requirement: 18+ Total Workshop Hours: 1.5 hours Partner Organization: Charlotte Street  What…

Date:  Tuesday, May 6, 2025  / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: Free Eligibility: Topeka area artists Age Requirement: 18+ Total Workshop Hours: 1.5 hours Partner Organization: ArtsConnect What Works is a free workshop sharing the common behaviors of artists with…

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 / 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Location: ArtsConnect, 909 N. Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608 Cost: Free Eligibility: Topeka area artists Age Requirement: 18+ Total Workshop Hours: 1.5 hours Partner Organization: ArtsConnect What Works is a free workshop…

Location: CIC (Showroom), 20 S. Sarah St., St. Louis, MO 63108 Cost: Free Eligibility: St. Louis area artists Age Requirement: 18+ Total Workshop Hours: 1.5 hours Partner Organization: Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis What Works is a free workshop sharing…

Date/Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025 /  12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST Location: Virtual Cost: Free Eligibility: St. Louis area artists Age Requirement: 18+ Total Workshop Hours: 1.5 hours Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00 am CST Partner Organization: Regional Arts…

Artist INC Express (AIX) helps artists, of any discipline, develop the building blocks for a thriving and enduring arts practice. Led by a team of experienced, working artists, this nine-hour, hands-on workshop helps artists like you address specific needs and challenges that you’ll face throughout your career. Through discussions, activities, and hands-on exercises, your artist-facilitators, and your new network of peer artists, will help you set goals for your practice, write about your work, and build a personal brand.