WHO NEEDS ART is a year-long campaign ArtsKC created with a mission to help our community discover the impact the arts have on our social, personal, and economic lives.
We aim to humanize the arts and remind our community that the arts are essential. Join the movement, share your story and experience the arts.

HEAR IT FROM
ISRAEL ALEJANDRO GARCIA GARCIA
Artist, Creative Director, Curator


HEAR IT FROM
Marc Everett Hill
President, Civic Council of Greater Kansas City














Nicholas Wiggins
Filmmaker

Dawn Taylor
The American Institute of Architects Kansas City

Rep. Sharice Davids
U.S. Representative from Kansas's 3rd congressional district

James Maiden
McCownGordon

Jeff Seba
Teacher, Ridgeview-Elementary Liberty

Kirt Mosier
Conductor & Composer

Lynette Ubel
Visual Artist

Julian Zugazagoitia
Director/CEO of the Nelson-Atkins Museum

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
Congressman Representing the 5th District of Missouri

Sol Anzorena
Visual Artist

Tabitha Schmidt
CEO/President Powell Gardens

Kliff Kuehl
President & CEO KCPT

Jose Faus
Visual Artist, Performer

Ann Holliday
Vice President, Downtown Council of Kansas City

James Martin
Public Art Administrator

Crissy Dastrup
Co-Founder Troost Market Collective

Patrick Sprehe
Patrick Sprehe, Center Cut Records

Steph Shannon
Kansas City Film Office

Danaya Roller
Teacher- Liberty North High School

Sarah Kallal

Quinton Lucas
Mayor, Kansas City, Missouri

Nicholas Wiggins
Filmmaker

Michael Toombs
Painter & Art Educator

Godfrey Riddle
ArtsKC Director of Resource Development

Heather Beffa

Kathryn Walker
ArtsKC

Branden Haralson
ArtsKC

Anna Fiorella
ArtsKC

John Sutton
Multidisciplinary Artist

Creighton
Student

Gay Corrado
Visual Artist Creator
These testimonials would be featured on the campaign landing page, and also we will share some on our social media pages.
Testimonial video specifications
Length of video: 30 sec – 1min max
Film specs: Film your video vertically with a clean background or in a studio
Video format: MP4 or MVG, phone or camera videos
Questions to inspire and help with testimonials stories
How have the arts impacted your life over the past year?
How would you describe the value of art?
What does art mean to you?
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Don’t forget to follow ArtsKC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram,
to stay up-to-date on all things about the campaign.
Sample Social Media Posts
Here are some suggested copies you can use if you are interested in sharing the campaign.
Facebook & Instagram
Who Needs Art? The answer is simple; everyone needs art! Our art community matters. They are the most passionate and creative people! Their work and forward-thinking are what create changes in your area the most.
How did art change your life? #whoneedsart
Have you ever thought of this? Artists are the ones teaching our younger generations about art in school. How to express and connect with themselves and with their culture. #whoneedsart
#whoneedsart” aims to humanize the arts and remind our community that the arts are essential. We invite you to join this movement. Share why you think the arts are important.
#whoneedsart” aims to humanize the arts and remind our community that the arts are essential. We invite you to join this movement. Share why you think the arts are important.
Have you ever thought of this? Artists are the ones teaching our younger generations about art in school. How to express and connect with themselves and with their culture. #whoneedsart
Image Downloads
Download and save these images and video to share on social media or embed them on your website, blog, etc. Download the Media Kit HERE.
Tips For Joining the Movement and Engaging with the Art Community
1. Use the hashtag #whoneedsart to join the conversation
2. Follow your local artists and art organizations on their social media pages. Share and support their work, events and tell people about it.
3. Like and share posts from the art community to support their initiatives and events. They are eager to see people back in their spaces!
4. Go to ArtsKCGo and check all the events happening in the region! But please not only check, please make an effort to attend
5. Support artists by buying local! If you are thinking of gifting, buying something for your house, think about your local art community before going online to shop instead! You may be surprised by the things you can find, and you can have original pieces that not everyone in the world has.