Where reading comes to life through the arts in KC!
Our Events
"Lilly and the Pirates" by The Coterie Theater
Sat, Mar 28 • 1:15 PM
The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., Ste 200 Kansas City, MO
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Say It With Color!
Sat, Jan 10 • 11:00 AM
4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Totally Tots: Andrea Carlson "Shimmer on Horizons"
Fri, Nov 21 • 10:30 AM
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Mapping the Heavens
Sat, Oct 4 • 11:00 AM
Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
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Growing Readers through the Arts
Children who engage in the arts develop reading and language skills, creativity, empathy, and self awareness. Reading with the support of family members increases children's love of learning and their self confidence.
Our Program
Read to Get Ready
Begin by choosing books for any age of child that are recommend by and available at the
Kansas City Public Library.
Reading together sets the stage for learning!
Attend a Live Arts Event
Attend a live arts performance or exhibit with one of our world-class arts partner right here in Kansas City!
Seeing stories transform builds understanding!
Enjoy Family Activities
Join an arts workshop and extend children's learning and literacy skills. Take home a new book from
Turn the Page KC.
Active learning engages children's minds!
Get started on great low prices
By registering for The Drop, a service from ArtsKC, you can secure tickets for only $10 to many of the performances and programs offered!
Any of our events that are not part of The Drop offerings will also maintain ticket prices at $10 or less.
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