The Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC) Central States Regional Juried Exhibition is a juried exhibition aiming to highlight outstanding contemporary artwork being produced across the Central States region. This exhibition is intended to increase visibility for artists working throughout the region, encourage dialogue across state lines, and strengthen connections among artists and audiences across the Midwest.
Artists at all stages of their careers residing in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Arkansas are eligible to apply. Selected through a competitive jurying process, the exhibition will feature work demonstrating strong visual, conceptual, and technical merit across a broad range of contemporary practices and media.
How to Apply
Go to https://www.kansascityartistscoalition.org/kcac-open-calls, scroll to Central States Regional Juried Exhibition block and click the “Applications Now Open!” button
Application Fee
A nonrefundable $10 application fee is required. All application fees collected will be pooled and awarded as first- and second-place prizes.
Accepted Artwork
Accepted artwork must arrive at Kansas City Artists Coalition, 3200 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64109, no later than November 14, 2026.
Artists submitting video, projection, or other media-based work must provide any monitors, projectors, speakers, or other specialized equipment necessary to present the work as intended.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Open: September 11, 2026 – October 19, 2026
Applicants Notified: October 27th
Artwork Drop-Off : October 28, 2026 – November 14, 2026 between 11am – 4:30pm
Exhibition on view | November 20, 2026 – December 18, 2026 Wednesday through Saturday 11am to 5pm
Artwork Pick-Up | December 19, 2026 from 11am – 5pm
For any questions please contact:
Thayer Bray, Exhibitions Director
3200 Gillham Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64109
816.421.5222
exhibitions@kansascityartistscoalition.org