Jul 21, 2026
Mill Mural, mill, mural, murals, art, arts, Salina, North Central, diversity, kid, kids, children, elevator, elevator mural, downtown, North Central Region, Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 92 Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant awards for arts and cultural initiatives across 43 communities in 34 counties…
Read MoreMar 2, 2026
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced that applications are being accepted for three Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. The grant programs, which are designed to foster community pride, economic growth and cultural…
Read MoreFeb 3, 2026
Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) at the Kansas Department of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards at its annual ceremony Monday, February 2, at the Docking State Office Building in Topeka. “Thanks to the dedicated individuals and organizations in our state who make our communities more vibrant, the arts are thriving in…
Read MoreOct 3, 2025
The Department of Commerce today announced the Kansas Art Commission (KAC) now is accepting nominations for the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through October 31. The Governor’s Arts Awards recognize and celebrate individuals, organizations and communities for their outstanding contributions and leadership…
Read MoreSep 23, 2025
The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) today announced that the Tallgrass Artist Residency program will celebrate its 10th year of strengthening the Kansas arts community and connecting artists with the people and communities of the tallgrass prairie by inviting the public to its annual Fall Gathering. The event will take place…
Read MoreJul 15, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced 108 grant recipients will share $1 million in total funding from the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC). The funding reinforces KAC’s role as a catalyst for economic development and community vitality. “These grants will support an array of organizations and initiatives…
Read MoreApr 25, 2025
The Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) has announced the selection of 10 outstanding artists and artistic teams from across the United States who will participate in the 2025 Tallgrass Artist Residency program. The residency offers artists time and space to retreat and research in the rural setting of Matfield Green, just…
Read MoreMar 13, 2025
Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) today announced the recipients of the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards during a ceremony held at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center. The event was focused on celebrating remarkable individuals, organizations and communities for their exceptional contributions and leadership in advancing…
Read MoreFeb 4, 2025
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. The grant programs, which are designed to foster community pride, economic growth and cultural heritage,…
Read MoreNov 5, 2024
The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13. Last awarded in 2011, the accolades celebrate individuals, organizations and communities for their outstanding contributions and…
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