Contemporary Visual Arts at JCCC

Johnson County and the broader Kansas City metro area support a vibrant art scene and offer numerous opportunities for the public to explore and enjoy contemporary art.

Museums

• Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center: features rotating exhibitions of contemporary and modern art from local, regional, and national artists. All art exhibitions are free to view by the public.
• Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art: the Kemper boasts an acclaimed and rapidly growing collection of modern and contemporary works from around the world. All art exhibitions are free to view by the public; currently, you must reserve tickets online prior to your visit.
• Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: the Nelson-Atkins' encyclopedic collection includes an outstanding collection of international contemporary art, housed in the Bloch building. General admission is free to the public; additionally, over 900 works of contemporary art can be accessed online.

Galleries

• 2010 Gallery, Merriam, KS
• Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO
• Eva Reynolds Fine Art Gallery, Overland Park
• First Art Gallery of Olathe, Olathe, KS
• KCAI Art Gallery, Kansas City, MO
• Leawood Fine Art, Leawood, KS
• Prairiebrook Gallery, Overland Park
• Rice Gallery of Art, Overland Park

Public Art

• KCMO Public Art

National organizations and museums offer a wealth of images and information about contemporary art.

• National Endowment for the Arts: the Endowment's blog, podcasts, and magazine feature stories about contemporary art and artists from across the country.
• Smithsonian American Art Museum: the Smithsonian American Art Museum covers three centuries of American art. Much of their collection can be viewed and explored online through images, blogs, and videos.