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August 7, 2026

“Kim Alexis Newton: Sacred Seams,” Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

Kansas City artist Kim Alexis Newton has spent more than 30 years evolving her textile practice, telling powerful stories through quilts.
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August 4, 2026

“Kim Alexis Newton: Sacred Seams,” Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

“Sacred Seams,” the first solo exhibition by nationally known quilt artist Kim Alexis Newton, truly lives up to its title.
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March 17, 2026

“Our Voices Our Truth … in Peace,” Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

"Our Voices Our Truth ... in Peace" is a breathtaking showcase of artwork from members of the African American Artists Collective.
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December 4, 2025

Still they rise

Against the odds, Black women painters in Kansas City are forging a historic path and creating artistic communities through love, resilience and courage.
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November 24, 2025

Visionary: The Work of Michael Brantley

Visionary: The Work of Michael Brantley, guest curated by artist Harold Smith, will feature the elegant and sophisticated work of painter Michael Brantley.
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June 6, 2025

Arts News: A meditation journey centered on the Black experience

In a world of noise, oppression and change, protecting Black mental health is crucial. El-Scari sees meditation as a solution.
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May 16, 2025

The Artist’s World: Solitude and Solidarity

What I learned from Nana was that art was typically a mix of time alone and time within community, but only if you created it.
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April 2, 2025

Honors: Aleah Washington

The 2024 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award fellow addresses urban displacement and resilience, as seen in an impressive showing at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
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