Seeking individuals to participate in Her Life as Art: Coming Together Through Grandmother Stories a special community project led by the Kansas City United Church of Christ, the UMKC Women’s Center, and the Mo-Kan Heart…
By Maleigha Michael Hi, my name is Maleigha Michael. I’m from Parkville, which is within Kansas City and only about half an hour away from UMKC. I have just finished my first actual year at…
by Matiara Huff In honor of the 50 Women Exhibit, we have conducted an interview with Beth Lo, one of the 50 very talented artist involved in this exhibit. Beth Lo is a ceramic artist…
By Danielle Lyons This event, sponsored by the University of Missouri Kansas City Women’s Center and the American Jazz Museum showcases 50 diverse women artist from around the world and the contributions they are making…
Kansas City is filled with such vibrancy and beauty. It is notorious for its art scene. This March, The Women’s Center has events planned to shed light on some talented artists. We will be hosting…
By Danielle Lyons Amanda Palmer got her start in the music industry in an indie band called, The Dresden Dolls. She has since been involved with many musical collaborations; her most successful endeavor being Amanda…
By Thea Voutiristsas On Saturday, November 7th, come join us for our Wiki Women Artists Edit-A-Thon! The afternoon will be dedicated to adding more female artists to Wikipedia. No experience necessary. Light snacks will be…
By Thea Voutiristsas Coming up on Thursday, October 8th from 4:30 – 6:00PM is the Her Art Project Networking Reception. It is co-sponsored by the Graduate Art History Association and the UMKC Chancellor’s Advisory Board…
For more than eight decades, the Plaza Art Fair has provided a weekend for people to come together and celebrate the arts. This year the Plaza Art Fair will be held Friday, September 25, through…
By Kacie Otto It’s been an eventful week at the UMKC Women’s Center! This week, we wrapped Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Denim Day visual displays on the Quad and at the Hospital Hill Residence…