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The Alcott Arts Center

Needs Heat!

In 2002 we bought a building that did not have a heat source. So, each year, we close the building after our Halloween Trunk or Treat that we host for the kiddies.

So, we close down for the winter, it’s something we have done for eight years. Our goal is to have a heating and cooling system ran by solar, geothermal or some other renewable energy source. Allowing us to stay open year round. We could do so much more for everyone.

That may transpire at some time in the distant future, but till then we produce all we can from April through October. Hey and everything we have done, has been accomplished through money raised from donations and fundraisers. While it’s never been enough to pay salaries or get us heat we try to at least offer the Artistic Opportunities our mission statement mandates, while we are open.  When you look at all of the pictures (we have several years of pictures still to load on the website) from events pages on this site just ask yourselves what it takes to accomplish this much without grants. I’ll tell you; it’s all due to people deciding that no matter what a person’s self value and need to be monetarily compensated is, it can be set aside to help others. It’s all about volunteerism, without the selfless people that help Alcott, nothing would happen. They receive our unending appreciation and some even get rooms named after them.

Alcott is a 501(c)(3), 509(a)(2) Not for Profit Public Charity.

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August Second Saturday

Art Exhibits and Open Jam

This month we are spotlighting a unique culmination of incredibly talented

Women Artists

THE GREAT DOMESTICATION OF BETSY BARRATT

Solo show featuring paintings and sculpture by artist Betsy Barratt.

By definition...domestication...is defined as: the process in which a plant or animal (or Betsy Barratt) becomes accustomed to human provision and control. This is not a show about conventional ideas of domestication ...but rather how one conditions and conforms oneself to societies standards, ideals, myths, concepts: "controls"...in order to gain love, fame, recognition: "provisions". Through the personal lens and experience of Betsy Barratt as a single mother and artists.  Using imagery of animals and pin-ups (usually in torment) and household appliances...splattered in blood and sprinkled in glitter...in bright and happy colors.

 

WINDOW PAIN

Solo show featuring artwork poems and original illustrations from the adult story book by Michelina Nicotera-Taxiera "Window Pain".  An adult story book dealing with surviving child abuse...and resurrecting the lost self (and child), victim and survivor through the expression of art.

 

VIVA LE FEMME

Group art show. Featuring talented  female artists who push the envelope and definitions of art. Edgy and bold. This is not a show of the timid of heart. This is a show of female artists who take their art to the max and live it like its all they know.

featured artists:

NIKKI MORENO

RACHEL ASHBURY

JESSICA LOGSDON

DREW ORRIN-BROWN

CHRYSTEL ANN WENTLING

JOANNE SCHILLER

JENNIFER BOE

APRYL MCANERNEY

SARAH THOMPSON LIFT

LORI RAYE ERICKSON

HOLLY MATHEWS

August 14th 2010

Come enjoy us for an evening to remember.

We will again be hosting the monthly Alcott Open Jam and invite anyone interested in getting out and jamming with new people to drop by.

Doors open at 6 and close at 11pm?

Alcott is not ADA accessible.

Artists Helping Artists Presents:

Artist Alliance @ The Riot Room

A Showcase of Local Artists. Partial proceeds to benefit

The Alcott Art Center

8-8:30pm Inside Stage- Fashion Show (DJ Johnny Hammerstix)

8:30-9pm Patio Stage- David Seume

9-9:30pm Inside Stage- DM Productions

9:30-10pm Inside Stage- Fashion Show (DJ Johnny Hammerstix)

10:30-11pm Patio Stage- Royce Diamond

11-11:30pm Inside Stage- Narrative Shorts

11:30-12am Le Grand

Art on display and for sale by various local artists including:

Betsy Barratt

Mojohound Music Co.

Jordan Caldwell

Jen Bailey

Regen Quinn

21+Show $10@ door 7pm

Saturday August 21, 2010

“Shakespeare in the Parking Lot IV” Art Expo

180 South 18TH Street

Kansas City, Kansas 66102

Sept. 11 & 12, 2010

Call for Local Artists

The Alcott Arts Center for the first time will be hosting an Arts Expo during our opening weekend for our 4th “Shakespeare in the Parking Lot” “Much Ado about Nothing”.

•We are seeking multi-media artists to exhibit at an Art Expo on Sept. 11 & 12, 2010.

•All Artists must be present during the Art Expo.

•Booth space is available outside the building. Booth space is $25 for 8x10 (includes 2 chairs/1table) for the two day event. First come basis on booth location. A portion of the booth space sales will go to the KCK Arts Network, a group of local Kansas City, Ks. Artists and Organizations making sure we keep the arts growing in our community.  (If it rains, all of the Art booths can be moved inside of the Arts Center)

•All forms of media welcome, remember this is a family friendly environment. The Alcott building is NOT ADA Accessible.

•Registration Deadline Sept.1, 2010.

•The Alcott will advertise on our website, on Facebook and on all publicity for the SITPLOT and Art Expo.

The Alcott Arts Center is proud to be hosting this Art Expo for the first time. The Alcott’s goal is to create an environment where interacting with others opens new doors. 

Kansas City, Kansas has an exciting and diverse artistic community. We would like Everyone to see what our Arts Community has to offer, so come and participate in this event to insure that we can continue to thrive in the Greater Arts Community. Register and reserve your booth space today. This Expo is open to All Artists

For more info Contact: Chris Green 913-233-2787 chris@alcottartscenter.org

This Art Expo will be part of an established event  “Shakespeare in the Parking Lot”, which is a yearly event at the Alcott Arts Center.

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