Urgent Grantmaking News from Missouri Humanities and more

Missouri Humanities Council Announces

No New Grant Applications Accepted at This Time

Unfortunately, the ongoing government shutdown has impeded Missouri Humanities’ (MH) ability to withdraw funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support its partners and grantees throughout the state. As a result, payments to grantees are suspended until such time as the government reopens. Visit the Missouri Humanities Council website (www.mohumanities.org) for any updates to this status.

During the government shutdown, MH will NOT be accepting grant applications. MH will issue grant awards as soon as funding is made available to our organization.

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At this time, the Lee's Summit Arts Council has not received word from any other state or regional funding agencies whose grant programs have been impacted by the current federal government shutdown. We will pass any information along as it becomes available.

Summit Theatre Group

Annouces 2019 Summer Camp

June 17-29 at Lee's Summit West High School

Learn More and Register Here

Citizens for the Arts Day at the Legislature

February 6.

Are you going? Let us know ASAP!

We are working with ArtsKC to compile a list of local advocates making the trip to Jefferson City to meet with their legislators. We want to know how many people from Lee's Summit and surrounding areas are attending so we can coordinate meetings with representatives.

Reserve your spot on the ArtsKC charter bus or meet there!

Let us know you're attending.

Learn more about the ArtsKC charter bus.

Public Art is Getting Attention in Lee's Summit

The Lee's Summit Arts Council is re-envisioning its Public Art Committee with a focus to bring awareness and support for our community's public art.

Be on the look out over the next few months for:

Public Art Scavenger Hunt on social media to help create a public art inventory for the City.
Information on how you may be able to join the Public Art Committee.
Feature highlights of public art located through out our community.

January Arts and Culture Calendar

1/14 City Hall Lobby Exhibit Warren Harvey Opens

1/25 Got Art Gallery on Third LSR& Teachers Exhibit (K-6) Reception

Upcoming Events to

Add to Your Calendar!

2/6 Missouri Citizens for the Arts Day

2/8 Special Arts Council Grant Deadline

2/28 ArtsKC Annual Awards Luncheon

3/1 Summit Theatre Group Disaster! The Musical Begins

3/4 City Hall Lobby Exhibit - Best of Missouri Hands Opens

3/23 Lee's Summit Symphony Concert, "Symphonic Seasons"

4/13 Best of Missouri Hands Social Media for Artists One-Day Workshop $40

4/20 MCC Longview Flights of Fancy Mega Kite Festival

4/26 Downtown LS Fourth Friday Art Walk Begins

5/24 Downtown LS Music in the Park Begins

January City Hall Lobby Exhibit: Warren Harvey

On January 14 a new solo exhibit opens at Lee's Summit City Hall featuring the works of Warren Harvey.

In his youth while attending school in Lee’s Summit, Harvey took an interest in the arts at a very young age. He is a self-taught visual artist, yet his talents also include photography, dance, poetry, and inspirational speaking.

“My work is a reflection of my truth: a reflection of my personality. I create according to my inner guide. My emotions drive me into various expressions”, notes Harvey. He gains his inspiration for his work from within – using vibrant colors to evoke the emotions he experiences both in the chaos of daily life and the beauty of nature.

Learn more about Warren Harvey here . His artwork will be on display at City Hall through March 1.

Lee's Summit Arts Council

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