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Welcome to MyARTS
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Shop MyARTS
And Support Your Local Young Artists!
MyARTS is proud to be the only youth center in the Kansas City Crossroads District conceived with the idea of not only tapping into our city's core vitality, but also successfully contributing to that same vitality. At MyARTS, our goal is to create work that celebrates our city's energy and spirit through our talented Young Artists. You can help keep this incredible program running strong simply by purchasing a MyARTS product. We've got something for everyone - custom designed apparel, beautiful ceramics, unique prints, charming cards, and one-of-a-kind paintings and drawings, all produced by the MyARTS staff. If you're interested in something that is currently out of stock, no worries! We can re-create the artwork. |
Take a look for yourself - Click here to visit the MyARTS Shop
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MyARTS offers free gift wrapping with every purchase. The gift wrapping includes unique designed bags and boxes, all created by the young artists. |
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About Us
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MyARTS Services
The MyARTS Studios offer an wide array of useful services: business branding including logo and promotional material creation, large and small mural design and installation, mosaic tile design and installation for flooring, countertops, and walls, commissioned paintings, customized t-shirt jobs, photography services, and commissioned pottery. Now Offering Canvas Printing Services (Click here for more details) MyARTS has the experience and capabilities to bring your ideas to life. Clients of MyARTS include but are not limited to: Cabana Tan, ReStart, Jackson County Family Court, Partners in Behavioral Milestones, National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) – Sprint Arena, University of Kansas, Bartoszek & Assoc. and InJoy Music. For a complete listing of our commissioned work, click here. If you'd like more information about our services, or if you'd like to set up an appointment to speak with someone about commissioning work from MyARTS, please feel free to call
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MyARTS Studios
The MyARTS Program is an art entrepreneurial program for youth ages 15 - 19. The youth begin the program in a 72-hour unpaid apprenticeship program in which each youth completes the curriculum designed by the MyARTS staff. During the apprenticeship program , the youth will be provided with services that fit their needs, i.e. educational services, socialization and life skills training, entrepreneurial training, substance abuse treatment, housing, family functioning, special recreational interests, etc. Once the youth complete the Apprenticeship Program, they interview into a studio of their choice, becoming a paid young artists of MyARTS. The young artists work 10-15 hours per week, in one of the following studios: |
Visual Arts Studio - creation of murals, fine art paintings, jewelry, accessories, drawings and illustrations. |
Screen Printing Studio - printing on paper or fabric using traditional or photo techniques. The young artists learn on a manual printer. |
Ceramics - facilities to promote the creation of clay-based products and the ability to dry, glaze, and fire products. |
Photo Darkroom Studio - analog (chemical-based developing) and digital (computer-based developing) equipped studio with capability to develop negatives, photographs, and photo emulsion silk screens. |
Graphic Design Studio - using up-to-date equipment to create products and offer services to clients including commercial art and technology or graphic arts services (layout and design of books, magazines, newsletters, resumes, etc.). |
For more information about MyARTS, please contact:
Angela Gravino, Executive Director, at 816-881-3113 or agravino@jacksongov.org.
If you are a youth interested in applying for a position with MyARTS and meet the required qualifications: ages 15 - 19, currently attending a Jackson County, MO High School, have a Jackson County, MO address, and have an talent for art (portfolio must be presented at the time of the interview), please contact: Jade Osborne at 816-461-0201 x313 or employment@myartskc.org.
Gallery Rental
The Gallery at ArtsTech: 6,500 sq ft of useable space! Our gallery floor is a true loft space with exposed brick walls, hard- wood floors, wooden beams, and soaring ceilings. The interior is clean and spacious, with industrial lines, exposed brick and architectural elements all can appreciate. This accommodating space will hold up to 400 guests comfortably. The Rental Fee for this our gallery space is $650 per night. A security deposit of $100 is required at the time of reservation (the deposit is refundable after the event). Available Rental Hours: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 9AM to 5PM (noise restrictions apply) / Weeknights from 6PM to 10PM / Saturdays from 9AM to Midnight / Sundays from 9AM to 10PM. Gallery rental applications may be obtained at www.artstech-kc.org, or by calling the office at 816.461.0201. Rentals will not be considered until a completed and executed application is submitted to the office with the appropriate fees including the necessary security deposit. This must be taken care of no later than two weeks after the application date. All rentals are subject to the approval of the executive director or his designee. |
MyARTS Community and Special Projects
MyARTS is not only an in-studio program, but also an off-site public art and community outreach program. Each year, young artists reach out to the community during local festivals, fairs and events. Interactive mural installations, face painting, sidewalk chalk, and ceramic making activities allow the young artists to share their joy of creating art and also bring fine arts and art-making skills directly to the community. |
Below are some of the community projects and shows |
| Social Commentary Special Project |
| Recycling Special Project |
| Sprint Center Construction Mural |
| Dolphin Gallery Poster Design |
| MyARTS East Mural |
| Ducky Derby |
| Click here to view a listing of MyARTS special community workshops, special entrepreneurial and awareness lectures and visiting artist projects. |
| Contact us if you would like MyARTS to be a part of your event! |
MyARTS Art Shows
Support Your Local Young Artists!
MyARTS hosts two major art events each year.
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MyARTS Commission Listings
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