Open to the Public Lecture Series

Artists, educators, and cultural leaders to explore how creative lives and culture is sustained through diverse practices. September lecturer Kevin Townsend "Currently, I live and work in the Kansas City metro area. I was born, raised, and educated on the east coast, earning my BFA from Corcoran College of the Arts & Design at GW University and my MFA from the School of Visual Arts, NYC. Alongside my art practice, I've been a teacher and curriculum writer for the last 20 years, teaching drawing, printmaking studio, and professional practice at accredited art and design colleges." (https://www.kevin-townsend.com/about) The Kansas City Artists Coalition Lecture Series “Open to the Public” is about bringing people together — artists, educators, and community members — to share ideas, spark creativity, and start meaningful conversations. Each event opens up space to explore how art, music, movement, and creative thinking connect us, inspire us, and shape the life of our city. Whether you make art or simply love being around it, these talks invite everyone to be part of Kansas City’s creative story. Program Description: The Open to the Public lecture series explores creativity in its broadest sense — from visual art and performance to writing, music, movement, and social innovation. Each session highlights a distinctive voice contributing to Kansas City’s cultural landscape, encouraging attendees to think expansively about what creativity means today. Format: ● Lecture ● Q&A ● Informal reception