Welcome to the MyARTS website. MyARTS is a COMBAT operated program in the heart of downtown and the Crossroads District where young people gather from all parts of Jackson County creating vitality that is unforgettable, yet humbling.

The former Mayor Barnes said it best:
"Downtown is the world's window to our city, some even refer to downtown as our city's living room. It is a reflection of our energy, our spirit and our hometown pride. Downtown is what most visitors see and therefore, is the symbol of our entire city."

MyARTS is proud to be the only youth center in the Downtown revitalization that is successfully being orchestrated adding to the center core's vitality. MyARTS exists to bring those elements of energy and spirit to this City through the talented Young Artists.

In the mix of all of the development and arts renewal that is impacting the future of this city, MyARTS has generated a renaissance that most Kansas City residents have never experienced. Built on needs, and years of research, MyARTS is an opportunity for young people to not only be artistic, but to also become self-reliant.

Please peruse this site, learn more about this great program, services that we provide, products that are for sale, and how this program is changing the lives of youth in Jackson County.


Angela C. Castle, Director