Join the ArtsKC Fund....

....and you will be in very good company. Each year thousands of donors participate in this united arts fund drive to help support the diversity of arts organizations that call our region home.

The arts make the metropolitan area stronger, brighter and more vibrant. They surround us, sustain us, help us grow, preserve our past and celebrate our present. The arts play a crucial role in our lives, in our economy, and in our future. The arts are more than singing, dancing, painting, sculpting and writing. A community rich with arts attracts families, companies, and tourists which in turn creates jobs, financial support for schools, and vital social services.

The arts sector is a vital part of our modern metropolitan economy that supports the equivalent of 8,800 full-time jobs with an estimated annual economic impact of $280 million. The presence of a thriving, active arts scene helps draw cultural tourists whose dollars support local businesses. National recognition of Kansas City as a regional center for arts and culture has grown each year, enhancing its reputation as a 21st-century workplace. 

Your investment in the ArtsKC Fund enables many of our grant recipients to reach out to those who would not otherwise have access to the power and inspiration of the arts due to income, disabilities, isolation, or other barriers. Many grant recipients offer scholarships, give free and/or discounted performances, present workshops, and partner with social service organizations to provide arts experiences.

The arts belong to everyone and need everyone’s support to thrive!