Arts Midwest

Welcome from the Midwest Arts Conference!

Dear performing arts colleagues,

Turning 21 has never been this much fun! Join us in Kansas City for the annual Midwest Arts Conference, where we’ll celebrate our 21st year with a bang! You know this Conference to be the place where both the ideal of artists in our communities and the people who make it happen are held in high esteem. Well known for its hospitable and friendly ethos, the Midwest Arts Conference is an energy-filled convening of presenters, artists, managers, agents, funders, consultants, service organizations, and arts agencies. You’ll never have this much fun getting your work done.

This year brings you unmatched opportunities for professional development with authoritative speakers, innovative program topics, and welcoming social gatherings. Sharpen your aesthetic eye with sessions on specific art forms. Dig in to meaty industry issues. Explore the Marketplace and performance showcases to choose from a remarkable variety of artists and disciplines. Whether you’re a first-timer or an industry veteran, you’ll have access to all of this and more – with Midwestern comfort and ease.

And did you know that everything’s up to date in Kansas City? Wide boulevards, beautiful parks, fantastic architecture, and more than 200 fountains have earned Kansas City the nickname “The Paris of the Plains.” With the recent renovation and expansion of a major portion of downtown, you’ll be in the heart of the action at the Marriott and the beautiful new Convention Center; the Kansas City Power & Light entertainment district; the Crossroads gallery district; and loads of restaurants, theaters, and clubs right outside your door. Plus, you can easily experience the dazzling expansion at the renowned Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as well as the Crown Center, Union Station, and the ultimate shopping destination: the Country Club Plaza.

Come join us in Kansas City – it’s a great place to turn 21!

Christine Tschida
Conference Co-Chair
Rena Shagan Associates
New York, New York

Todd Wetzel
Conference Co-Chair
Purdue Convocations
West Lafayette, Indiana