Education
Art Spark
No Divide KC’s arts education program brings free, hands-on workshops led by local teaching artists into schools and community centers. Since its launch, Art Spark has served 700+ youth across Kansas City, using visual, literary, and performance art to build confidence, community, and emotional wellbeing.
Bicultural Poetry Program
A multicultural poetry and publication program offering Spanish/English workshops, mentorship, and an annual anthology that uplifts young writers. The program centers poetry as a tool for cultural connection, healing, and engagement.
Annual Programming
CAYA: Come As You Are
A paid fellowship and community concert program created by a cohort of emerging artists. Come As You Are promotes vulnerability on the stage and invites families and first-time audience members into joyful, accessible experiences of music, movement, and storytelling.
Queer Narratives Festival
An eight-week celebration of queer creativity built to hold and highlight LGBTQ+ voices. The festival showcases visual art, live performance, panels, community workshops, and resource events! QNF aims to create affirming, pay-what-you-can spaces that center queer joy, connection, and local artists across the city.
Artists, Educators & Creatives
Are you an artist, educator, or creative facilitator? Bring your idea to life in our studio. Our historic Livestock Exchange Building studio is available to artist members for monthly use and partners for community-focused events.
Our 2,200 sq ft studio is available for artists, events, and member-led programming.
Artist Members gain monthly studio access, exclusive workshops, and early announcements for open calls and programming.
Schools, nonprofits, community orgs, collaborate with us on poetry, storytelling, or arts-based programming in education and entertainment events.
Contact Lindsay Kinney at lindsay@nodividekc.org for more information.
