UPDATES!
Former Shooting Stars Recipient Exhibition
A former recipient of the Shooting Stars Scholarship, Rashawn Griffin, currently has a solo exhibition at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art from January 13 to April 1, 2012. We encourage you to support Rashawn by visiting his exhibition.2012 Shooting Stars Program Underway
The Shooting Stars Recognition, Awards & Scholarship Program celebrates young artists in Johnson County, honoring high school seniors who have excelled in the Arts. Eighteen students in nine disciplines will receive scholarships in April, 2012.Donations to the Program are greatly appreciated and help us continue to recognize and encourage these young artists to continue their journey.
Your support for this vital program is greatly appreciated. Thank you to our 2011 Shooting Stars Sponsors.
NEWS!
Josh Shelton to Lead Arts Council.
Help us welcome The Arts Council’s new president, Josh Shelton of el dorado, inc. We look forward to his leadership, helping ACJC embrace its role as the “hub” for the Arts within the Johnson County area and building a solid bridge to the Creative Crossroads in downtown Kansas City.
Josh with Executive Committee Member David Oliver (L) and Past President Blake Schreck (R)
NEWS!
Affordable Space for the Arts Community
InterUrban ArtHouse, a project led by artist Nicole Emanuel and supported by ACJC, is a newly formed non-profit focused on creating an affordable, non-profit owned building in Johnson County. Providing studios, office space, gallery, event space and professional development for the Arts community, the building will be located on the “Metro Arts Corridor,” halfway between the Nerman Museum & Kansas City urban core.







