art annual

The Brookside Business Association and the Brookside Community Improvement District announce today the cancellation of the 35th Brookside Art Annual, originally scheduled for May 1st through 3rd and previously rescheduled for September 18th through 20th. “It is with great sadness that we share the difficult decision made to cancel the 2020 Brookside Art Annual. This decision was made after weeks of careful deliberation about the challenging and evolving impacts of COVID-19 and consultation with artists and local health officials. As an event that relies on the regional and national travel of artists and hosts many at-risk demographics, we are confident this is the best decision to ensure the safety of artists and our community during this time,” said Kim Harris, President of the Brookside CID. “We look forward to returning stronger next April 30th through May 2nd. We know how much everyone will miss the show and can’t wait to celebrate in 2021.”

Artist applications for the 35th Brookside Art Annual are open through midnight, January 2, 2020! Apply here. The 2019 Art Annual is Friday, May 1st through Sunday, May 3rd and draws top artists from around the Country to historic and beautiful Brookside. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts a lot of buyers and arts enthusiasts, and is ranked among the best in the nation. You don't want to miss being part of this huge attraction so apply before January 2nd in one or more categories to be considered for the show.

Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year (and our favorite) is only weeks away. Make plans now to join us as Brookside celebrates the 34th Brookside Art Annual Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th, presented by Research Medical Center, ER of Brookside. Established in 1985, the Brookside Art Annual has grown to the second largest Art Show in Kansas City and is consistently rated among the top shows in the nation. You won't want to miss out.