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Programs & Events

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY OPENINGS
5pm-8pm

On the first Friday of every month, the majority of local galleries and retailers open their doors free of charge to the public to debut new art exhibitions or showcase new products. This community event draws thousands of visitors through the area in one evening. In the warmer months, gallery-goers can be dazzled by street performers, dine from a food truck, and enjoy live music in the streets. We're open from 6pm-9pm every First Friday of the month throughout the entire year. Come join the fun and support local artists!

 

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Crossroads Community Association

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First Friday Events

Artist Talks & Workshops

  • Artist Talk | Meghan Miller & Mike Miller
    Artist Talk | Meghan Miller & Mike Miller
    Sat, Apr 04
    Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
    Join us at LVAC on Saturday, April 4, at 1 PM for an Artist Talk with Meghan Miller and Mike Miller, presented in conjunction with their exhibition "When the Extraterrestrials come, they will judge us by the quality our Art!," on view March 6 through May 29, 2026. Free and open to the public.
  • CLOSING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK  |  KCAI Pride Art Coalition
    CLOSING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK  |  KCAI Pride Art Coalition
    Fri, Apr 17
    Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
    Join us for the Closing Reception and Artist Talks for SPECTRUM OF SELF on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 12:00–1:30 PM. Kansas City Art Institute’s Pride Art Coalition will share about their work, creative process, and the themes of identity, community, and self-expression. Free & Open to the Public.
  • CLOSING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK  |  KCAI Hispanic Latinx/e Association
    CLOSING RECEPTION & ARTIST TALK  |  KCAI Hispanic Latinx/e Association
    Sat, Apr 18
    Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
    Join us for an Artist Talk and Closing Reception on Saturday, April 18 at 1 pm for Nuestra Voz, featuring artists from the KCAI Hispanic Latinx/e Association. Hear directly from the artists about their work, creative process, & the perspectives that shape their practice. Free and open to the public.
  • Artist Talk | Marn Jensen
    Artist Talk | Marn Jensen
    Sat, May 02
    Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
    Join us on Saturday, May 2nd at 1 pm, for a conversation with Marn Jensen about her exhibition Box and Wax and Things. Learn how worn boxes, wax, and found objects become layered assemblages that explore memory, history, and the stories held within everyday materials. Free and open to the public.
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