Julius Karash

November 12, 2024

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts | As controversies rage across the nation, DEI invigorates our local and regional art scene

In an era of wrenching divisiveness, DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) has morphed into one of the most controversial topics in America.

September 17, 2024

Julius Karash on Business and the Arts | The latest prescription to boost health and wellbeing: Art

Kansas City, long renowned for its artistic prowess, is on the cutting edge of the art/wellness movement.

July 9, 2024

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts: Indie bookstore revival nurtures readers, diversity, connectivity in ‘Third Spaces’

The appearance of Monarch and other indie bookstores in the Kansas City area reflects a nationwide comeback of the genre.

May 15, 2024

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts | Monarca Art Space: Helping artist entrepreneurs take wing

The incident that led Vania Soto to an artistic/entrepreneurial career occurred when, at the age of 13, she and her family were dining in an East Tennessee Mexican restaurant.

March 13, 2024

Julius Karash on Business and the Arts | Nurturing the arts in trying times

The Arts Council of Johnson County helps artists and art businesses in ways that ripple through the economy.

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March 11, 2024

Post-pandemic arts recovery stokes Kansas City economy

New report from ArtsKC – Regional Arts Council and Americans for the Arts lays out the numbers.

January 17, 2024

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts: ‘Many small nonprofits are still struggling’

Amid ongoing challenges and widening outreach, Kansas City arts venues reflect on the lingering impacts of Covid.

November 6, 2023

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts | ‘A shining spot in Kansas City’

The Zhou B Art Center pays homage to a historic Black school and adds another major cultural attraction to the 18th and Vine district.

September 18, 2023

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts: Former Energy Industry Executive Bill Gautreaux Carries on Kansas City’s Legacy of Collecting and Sharing Art

Bill and Christy Gautreaux are carrying on Kansas City’s proud legacy of art collecting and philanthropy.

Author: Julius Karash