2027 Visual Artist Awards Info Session @ Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Thursday, August 13, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 PM

Want to learn more about the application process for the 2027 Visual Artist Awards? On Thursday, August 13 from 6-7 PM we’ll be hosting an info session specifically for the Visual Artist Awards at next year’s exhibition host, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art!

Since 1997, Charlotte Street’s Visual Artist Award has supported over 100 outstanding visual artists living in Kansas City through annual, unrestricted cash awards, with a total of $751,500 now distributed directly to visual artists. These competitive awards recognize locally based artists who are creating outstanding artwork and show great accomplishment and promise. These awards provide financial support, critical attention, and increased exposure for these artists with the aim of fostering their continued artistic and professional development.

The winning artists are further recognized with a professionally curated exhibition of their work at a high profile, non-profit local art venue as well as a printed brochure featuring color reproductions, commissioned critical essay, and related promotion. Next year’s venue is the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art!

Through the Awards program, Charlotte Street seeks to contribute to the vitality of Kansas City’s art community and to enhance Kansas City’s desirability as a place for artists to work and live.

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Can’t make it to the info session? A digital recording will be made available on Charlotte Street’s website and YouTube channel after the event.

An info session for the Generative Performing Artist Awards is being held on Wednesday, August 12 from 6-7 PM at Charlotte Street (3333 Wyoming St, KCMO 64111).

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Applications for the 2027 Visual Artist Awards and the Generative Performing Artist Awards are open now on Submittable (bit.ly/charlottestreet-apply). Deadline for applications is Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11:59 (Central Time Zone). In order to be considered, artists must reside within 80 miles of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area and have lived in this area for at least one year and must not be a full time student.