UMKC has a multitude of statues and beautiful art pieces spread throughout the campus, but many students miss them because of the distance between each work.   Tanna Engle, a senior coordinator of fitness wellness and marketing, proposed the art walk after seeing a photo...

The Crossroads in Kansas City are filled with colorful murals on every corner. Photographer Brooke Tramel captures the colorful art that fills our city. 

  For Keith Bradley, there is power in keeping things local. As a part owner of Made in KC, Bradley believes in the importance of celebrating the creatives of Kansas City and giving them a platform to showcase their work.      “There’s more meaning to your...

Taking place on the first Friday of every month, artists, food trucks, and vendors set up at the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to participate in “First Fridays” and to celebrate the community.   The event has been a monthly tradition for years, where...

While opioid addiction and alcoholism continue to be a struggle for countless Americans, Kansas City artist Wes Benson was able to overcome them. Rather than using his pain for inspiration, Benson chooses to instead focus on beauty and light. Over five years sober from OxyContin...