The Lee’s Summit Arts Council was established by the City of Lee’s Summit on January 1, 2002 to be a standing committee comprised of citizens and professionals established primarily to coordinate efforts between agencies and educate the public regarding community arts opportunities.
The function of the Council will be to “act as a clearinghouse for information on opportunities for the arts existing in the community; establish goals for increasing focus on exposure to the Arts (education, programs, festivals, etc.); and, organize and coordinate with agencies or independently for Arts programming”.
Our MISSION
The LS Arts Council promotes, develops, strengthens and advocates for the arts in Lee’s Summit.
The Council is recognized for its success in cultivating arts of excellence, enhancing the quality of life of our citizens, and advancing economic and arts development through the arts in Lee’s Summit.
The Council will support and collaborate with Lee’s Summit arts organizations, artists, arts educators, and independent art programs to increase the public’s awareness, opportunities, and participation in the Arts. The Council identifies the cultural arts to include, but does not limit it to, performing arts, music, visual arts, multimedia arts, literary arts, arts and crafts, folk art, and historic architecture/sites.
John Girt Exhibition at the Gamber Center
The Lee’s Summit Arts Council presents an exhibition of works by John Girt at the Gamber Center with the Opening Reception set for Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:30pm. The opening event will feature conversation with the artist and light refreshments.
John's aim is to capture every day scenes in interesting ways to stir up unexpected fellings and thoughts in the viewer.
"A camera is a wonderful tool for bringing into focus what can be missed at first glance." - John Girt
Exhibit hours at the Gamber Center will be Monday - Thursday: 6am - 9pm, Friday: 6am - 5pm, Saturday: 9am - 5pm and Sunday: Noon - 4pm. The Gamber Center is located at 4 SE Independence Avenue in Lee’s Summit just off 291 Highway and 2nd Street. For more information call 816.969.1500
"Gamber Center Call for Artists 2011"
The Lee's Summit Arts Council in partnership with Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is looking for artists to participate in the rotating art exhibition program in 2011.
The Lee’s Summit Arts Council (LSAC) in partnership with Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is looking for artists to participate in the rotating art exhibition program at the Gamber Center. The LSAC will select four (4) artists to win a solo exhibition of their artwork. These exhibitions are intended to celebrate and showcase the work of local artists for the Lee’s Summit community, while supporting and promoting the careers of emerging artists. 2011 Gamber Center Call for Artists
LSARTS Get Involved...Art builds community!
Be 'In the know" of all LSAC activities and events
Click here to be added to our "In the Know" Database in order to receive all the upcoming event and activity information for the LS Arts Council and LS Arts!
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LSARTS Mini-Grant Opportunities!
The Lee’s Summit Arts Council (LSAC) appreciates the valuable arts programs and services provided by our local arts organizations and citizens. To support the cultural arts in our community, the LSAC will accept requests for financial support up to $1,000. All requests are subject to the LSAC’s approval.
The following will be considered: community impact, demonstrated need for support, creative use of funds, artistic quality, ability to administer and implement project, and the diversity of population served.
Eligibility:
- Support funds must be used for cultural art events/programs that take place in Lee’s Summit.
- Individuals or organizations receiving financial support must provide a post event written report within two months of the conclusion of the event. The report should include the following: final overall financial performance, how many people were served, and all public relations materials with arts council logo and name, including photos. A presentation to accompany the written report within two months of conclusion of the event during a monthly arts council meeting is optional.
- Mini-grant requests are reviewed the second Tuesday of every month. The deadline for consideration is the first of every month. Submissions received after the first of the month will not be reviewed until the following month.
- Requests are required to fill out the online application form for consideration. Any questions regarding the form or submissions may be directed to Kerrie Nichols 816-969-1513 or Kerrie.Nichols@cityofls.net
- All submissions MUST be received 90 days prior to the program or event for consideration.
- All approved mini-grants must include the Arts Council logo on ALL marketing materials.
To apply, complete this online application.
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Arts Council Members
| Dennis All |
Timothy Shrout |
| |
Chet Smith |
| Paula Belser |
Robin Trafton |
| Trisha Drape |
Hollie Couch |
| Beth Lindquist |
Ben Martin |
| Liz Nord |
Brad Cox |
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LSARTS Contacts & Links
| Civic Groups & Assoc. |
Address |
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Phone |
Email |
| Lee's Summit Concert Association |
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816-554-1966 |
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| LS Historical Preservation Commission |
220 SE Green St |
LS |
MO |
64063 |
816-969-1600 |
|
| Lee's Summit Quilt Guild |
|
|
|
|
|
Email |
| Metheny Music Foundation |
|
|
|
|
|
Email |
| Summit Arts |
251 SW View High Dr |
LS |
MO |
64081 |
|
Email |
| HS Departments |
Address |
|
|
|
Phone |
Email |
| Lee's Summit West Art |
2600 SW Ward Rd |
LS |
MO |
64082 |
816-986-4000 |
|
| Lee's Summit R-7 Music |
630 SW Persels |
LS |
MO |
64081 |
816-986-1175 |
|
| Lee's Summit High Art |
400 SE Blue Pkwy |
LS |
MO |
64063 |
816-986-2000 |
Email |
| Lee's Summit North Art |
901 NE Douglas St |
LS |
MO |
64086 |
816-986-3000 |
Email |
| College Departments |
Address |
|
|
|
Phone |
Email |
| Carter Art Center |
3201 Southwest Tfwy |
KC |
MO |
|
816-759-4278 |
|
| Longview Art Department |
500 SW Longview Rd |
LS |
MO |
64081 |
816-672-2338 |
|
The Lee’s Summit Arts Council was established by the City of Lee’s Summit on January 1, 2002 to be a standing committee comprised of citizens and professionals established primarily to coordinate efforts between agencies and educate the public regarding community arts opportunities.
The function of the Council will be to “act as a clearinghouse for information on opportunities for the arts existing in the community; establish goals for increasing focus on exposure to the Arts (education, programs, festivals, etc.); and, organize and coordinate with agencies or independently for Arts programming”.
Our MISSION
The LS Arts Council promotes, develops, strengthens and advocates for the arts in Lee’s Summit.
The Council is recognized for its success in cultivating arts of excellence, enhancing the quality of life of our citizens, and advancing economic and arts development through the arts in Lee’s Summit.
The Council will support and collaborate with Lee’s Summit arts organizations, artists, arts educators, and independent art programs to increase the public’s awareness, opportunities, and participation in the Arts. The Council identifies the cultural arts to include, but does not limit it to, performing arts, music, visual arts, multimedia arts, literary arts, arts and crafts, folk art, and historic architecture/sites.
John Girt Exhibition at the Gamber Center
The Lee’s Summit Arts Council presents an exhibition of works by John Girt at the Gamber Center with the Opening Reception set for Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 6:30pm. The opening event will feature conversation with the artist and light refreshments.
John's aim is to capture every day scenes in interesting ways to stir up unexpected fellings and thoughts in the viewer.
"A camera is a wonderful tool for bringing into focus what can be missed at first glance." - John Girt
Exhibit hours at the Gamber Center will be Monday - Thursday: 6am - 9pm, Friday: 6am - 5pm, Saturday: 9am - 5pm and Sunday: Noon - 4pm. The Gamber Center is located at 4 SE Independence Avenue in Lee’s Summit just off 291 Highway and 2nd Street. For more information call 816.969.1500
"Gamber Center Call for Artists 2011"
The Lee's Summit Arts Council in partnership with Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is looking for artists to participate in the rotating art exhibition program in 2011.
The Lee’s Summit Arts Council (LSAC) in partnership with Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation is looking for artists to participate in the rotating art exhibition program at the Gamber Center. The LSAC will select four (4) artists to win a solo exhibition of their artwork. These exhibitions are intended to celebrate and showcase the work of local artists for the Lee’s Summit community, while supporting and promoting the careers of emerging artists. 2011 Gamber Center Call for Artists
LSARTS Get Involved...Art builds community!
Be 'In the know" of all LSAC activities and events
Click here to be added to our "In the Know" Database in order to receive all the upcoming event and activity information for the LS Arts Council and LS Arts!
Top
LSARTS Mini-Grant Opportunities!
The Lee’s Summit Arts Council (LSAC) appreciates the valuable arts programs and services provided by our local arts organizations and citizens. To support the cultural arts in our community, the LSAC will accept requests for financial support up to $1,000. All requests are subject to the LSAC’s approval.
The following will be considered: community impact, demonstrated need for support, creative use of funds, artistic quality, ability to administer and implement project, and the diversity of population served.
Eligibility:
- Support funds must be used for cultural art events/programs that take place in Lee’s Summit.
- Individuals or organizations receiving financial support must provide a post event written report within two months of the conclusion of the event. The report should include the following: final overall financial performance, how many people were served, and all public relations materials with arts council logo and name, including photos. A presentation to accompany the written report within two months of conclusion of the event during a monthly arts council meeting is optional.
- Mini-grant requests are reviewed the second Tuesday of every month. The deadline for consideration is the first of every month. Submissions received after the first of the month will not be reviewed until the following month.
- Requests are required to fill out the online application form for consideration. Any questions regarding the form or submissions may be directed to Kerrie Nichols 816-969-1513 or Kerrie.Nichols@cityofls.net
- All submissions MUST be received 90 days prior to the program or event for consideration.
- All approved mini-grants must include the Arts Council logo on ALL marketing materials.
To apply, complete this online application.
Top
Arts Council Members
| Dennis All |
Timothy Shrout |
| |
Chet Smith |
| Paula Belser |
Robin Trafton |
| Trisha Drape |
Hollie Couch |
| Beth Lindquist |
Ben Martin |
| Liz Nord |
Brad Cox |
Top
LSARTS Contacts & Links
| Civic Groups & Assoc. |
Address |
|
|
|
Phone |
Email |
| Lee's Summit Concert Association |
|
|
|
|
816-554-1966 |
|
| LS Historical Preservation Commission |
220 SE Green St |
LS |
MO |
64063 |
816-969-1600 |
|
| Lee's Summit Quilt Guild |
|
|
|
|
|
Email |
| Metheny Music Foundation |
|
|
|
|
|
Email |
| Summit Arts |
251 SW View High Dr |
LS |
MO |
64081 |
|
Email |
| HS Departments |
Address |
|
|
|
Phone |
Email |
| Lee's Summit West Art |
2600 SW Ward Rd |
LS |
MO |
64082 |
816-986-4000 |
|
| Lee's Summit R-7 Music |
630 SW Persels |
LS |
MO |
64081 |
816-986-1175 |
|
| Lee's Summit High Art |
400 SE Blue Pkwy |
LS |
MO |
64063 |
816-986-2000 |
Email |
| Lee's Summit North Art |
901 NE Douglas St |
LS |
MO |
64086 |
816-986-3000 |
Email |
| College Departments |
Address |
|
|
|
Phone |
Email |
| Carter Art Center |
3201 Southwest Tfwy |
KC |
MO |
|
816-759-4278 |
|
| Longview Art Department |
500 SW Longview Rd |
LS |
MO |
64081 |
816-672-2338 |
|