Hello Art is a membership organization created and sponsored by the Arts Incubator to enhance and expand the Kansas City arts scene. We break down real and perceived barriers to the enjoyment of the outstanding art, artists, galleries, and museums that Kansas City has to offer. Our goal is to bring all who want to appreciate and support art together to build community and have fun.

Hello Art bridges the worlds of the artist, the gallery owner, the experienced collector and the curious beginner or intimidated patron through a year-round calendar of events. Hello First Fridays, Insider’s View, Hello Exhibitions and Special Occasions are just a few examples of the types of events we offer. Whether it’s a visit to an artist’s studio or serving as a host at a local gallery, Hello Art introduces new and experienced art collectors and emerging and established artists to one another.

Kansas City is already one of the top cities in the United States for artists. But we can’t afford to rest. We need you to join us– a group of artists, art lovers, collectors and more– dedicated to fun, friendship and the building of Kansas City into a truly world-class arts center.

Hello Art. Where supply meets demand.

Event Descriptions

• Hello First Fridays
• Special Occasions
• Insider’s View
• Hello Exhibitions

Did you know that Kansas City….

…is a leader in visual arts and design education. The Kansas City Art Institute is the only college of art and design in the six-state region. Many graduates go on to be studio artists, museum curators, graphic designers, filmmakers and more.

…creates more advertising than all but two other cities in the U.S.

…is the birthplace of Mickey Mouse, the Happy Meal, and Hallmark greeting cards

…has high concentration of graphic designers- only 3 other cities in the nation outrank it

…ranks 7th in the country for concentration of visual artists per capita

…ranks 6th in the country for commercial/industrial designers

…is home to the nation’s 6th largest Ad Club chapter

…employs 1,400 creative professionals at Hallmark alone