Kansas City Arts Community Celebration | KCAC's 50th Anniversary

Celebrate 50 years of KCAC with live music, artists, food, creative activities, and a community-wide celebration of the arts.
About this Event

Celebrate 50 years of creativity, community, and artists supporting artists.

August 22nd 2026

3pm-8pm

Parking lot at 3124 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64109 behind Lend Nation and across from Inner City Oil

Join the Kansas City Artists Coalition for a free community celebration honoring five decades of supporting artists and strengthening Kansas City's creative community.

This isn't just a birthday party for KCAC—it's a celebration of the people, organizations, businesses, and neighbors who have helped make Kansas City's arts scene so vibrant.

Spend the afternoon exploring artist demonstrations, interactive art activities, live music and performances, local food and drinks, creative community organizations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow art lovers.

Whether you've been part of KCAC for years or you're visiting for the first time, we'd love for you to celebrate with us.

What to Expect

• 🎨 Interactive art experiences
• 🎵 Live music and performances
• 🖌️ Local artists
• 🤝 Community Resource Village featuring local arts organizations
• 🍔 Food and beverages from local partners
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly activities

Admission is free.

Come celebrate the past, enjoy the present, and help us kick off the next chapter for the Kansas City Artists Coalition.