Kansas City Artist-Ran Spaces

A non-exhaustive list of art spaces you should visit and support in KC!

Here is a list of artist-ran spaces that I personally know about in the KCMO area. It is in no particular order, though I did try to group spots by location. I also wanted to include who the curator/manager is + how they do shows and studio rental (if I know). I know that there are more out there and feel free to add them in the comments! This list can grow and shift as needed and none of it set in stone.

• In Other News Gallery

  • In the Holsum Building, West Bottoms

  • Showcases Collection Elizabeth Oran

  • Curator: Elise Gagliardi

• Holsum Gallery

  • In the Holsum Building, West Bottoms

  • Curator/Manager: Garry Noland

• Seedcrusher Projects

  • In the Holsum Building, West Bottoms

  • Curator: Laura Nugent

• The Waiting Room

  • In the Sante Fe Building, West Bottoms

  • Studio space available

  • Curators: SK Reed and Lily Erb

• 3 West

  • In the Sante Fe Building, West Bottoms

  • Focused on Mark’s students, previous and current

  • Curator: Mark Cowardin

• Charmed

  • In the Sante Fe Building, West Bottoms

  • Manager: Alex Skojira

• Monarca Art Space

  • Next to the Ship, West Bottoms

  • Boutique and studio space available

  • Focus on Mexican and minority artists

  • Curator: Vania Soto

• Gallery Bogart

  • In the West Bottoms near Monarca Art Space across the tracks

  • Focus on Mexican and Latinx artists

  • Curator: Millar Bogart

• Kiosk Gallery

  • In the Stockyards, West Bottoms

  • Currently on extended break

  • Curators: Erin and Eric Dodson

• United Colors

  • In downtown KCK

  • Curators: Cesar Lopez and Sam Haan

• Lodger

  • Transient, mostly online

  • Host open calls

  • Curator: Craig Auge

• 1739 Gallery

  • In Crossroads

  • Unsure if still open or not. Can be used as an event space.

• Jones Gallery

  • In Crossroads

  • Monthly open calls, exclusively group shows

  • Curator: David Jones

• Vulpes Bastille

  • In East Crossroads

  • Host annual open call for proposals (fall time)

  • Studio space available

  • Shows are curated by selected artists

• Upper Level Gallery

  • In East Crossroads

  • Focused on street art

  • Curator: Ami Ayars Harrington

• The Bunker Center for the Arts

  • In East Crossroads

  • Studio space available, usually features residents

  • Curator: TJ Templeton

• PLUG

  • Nonprofit, artist board between 18th & Vine and Independence Plaza

  • Shows curated and planned by board members

• Gallery Athanor

  • In Brookside

  • Hosts open calls, by appointment visits

  • Curator: Tanith K (that’s me)

• Troost Gardens

  • Near Waldo, South KC

  • Curator: Sally Fields

• 100,000,000

  • In Waldo, South KC

  • Curator: Noelle Choy

• Englewood Arts

  • In Independence

  • Studio space available, usually features residents

  • Curator: ? Board ran with staff

• InterUrban Art House

  • Nonprofit in Overland Park

  • Studio space available, host open calls

  • Curator: Wolfe Brack

Please let us know if there are other spots we should know about it!