KSHB 41 follows up with an insightful story to GuildIt’s arts recession town hall, with two of the panelists City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc.’s Lydia Knopp and Arts Council of Johnson County Sarah VanLanduyt. Link to 2-minute video: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/arts-community-in-kansas-city-area-still-recovering-after-pandemic-slowdown

Register for the town hall at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kc-covid-art-recession-who-thrived-who-survived-who-still-needs-help-tickets-682408290567 —— Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-7:30pm at Johnson County Central Library. —— Join us in a town hall discussion led by a panel of art leaders whose organizations and artists thrived, survived, and still need help recovering from the art recession. In 2020, KC Rising reported that of 24

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GUILDit will be opening an innovative gallery offering unique programming not seen in the KC area. Plus, we will be meeting the needs of artists and entrepreneurs by opening coworking and visual art studios. We’ll be moving from monthly to 24/7 services.  Partner with us to rebuild Kansas City arts that enrich our community and

Join us on the fourth Thur. March 23, 12– 1 pm, for an interactive art/biz forum at Weinberger Fine Art, 114 Southwest Blvd, KCMO; or Facebook Live  Madeline Brice has published and exhibited art nationally, most recently in Port Chester, NY. This year she’ll be doing a residency in Spain as a recipient of the Lighton International Exchange

Sponsor GUILDit’s Annual Friends Event Esprit de Corps Saturday,  April 15th, 2023; 2-4:00 pm @ The Studios Inc Featuring: ★ 2 Galleries  ★ Music    ★ Poetry ★ Studio Tour   ★ Artist Talk ★ Delicious Food & Drinks Local Artists Include: ★ Professors from KC Art Institute ★ Professors from University of Kansas ★ Artist from

Join us on the fourth Thur. Feb. 23, 12– 1 pm, for an interactive art/biz forum at Weinberger Fine Art, 114 Southwest Blvd, KCMO; or Facebook Live  Illustrator Xavier Gayden of Boxhead Arts has been captivating and challenging his audiences for 15 years, with his colorful characters of common cartoons and unique introspective beings. He has exhibited at

Join us on the fourth Thur. Jan. 26, 12– 1 pm, for an interactive art/biz forum at Weinberger Fine Art, 114 Southwest Blvd, KCMO; or Facebook Live  Filmmaker Jon Todd Brick recently directed and edited the feature documentary, Class of COVID- 19. The film won the 2022 International Black Film Festival- Nashville Best Long Documentary, Kansas City Film

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Help grow GUILDit! Expand this art entrepreneur nonprofit and its proven services. GUILDit will be offering 24/7 workspaces in addition to our successful event programs that have helped artists increase their income by thousands of dollars. Some of our success stories: Helped artists get grants, including a second grant for Dancer Maura Garcia of $20,000.

Join us on the fourth Thur. Oct. 27, 12– 1 pm, for an in-person forum at Bunker Arts Center, 1014 E 19th St, KCMO, or Facebook Live  Painter Ted Hinrichs has shown at several galleries including Weinberger Fine Art. This talented artist will present their biz followed by an inspiring Q&A. After decades as a CEO and

Join us on the fourth Thur. April 28, 12– 1 pm, for an in-person forum @ KC Artist Coalition Gallery, 3200 Gillham Rd; Kansas City, MO or Facebook Live:  https://www.facebook.com/Goguildit/videos/. Robert Castillo is a Jazz bassist, composer, electronic music producer, oil painter, and stone sculptor. This first-generation American, utilizes many revenue streams to support his art practice including selling