...where reading comes to life through the arts in KC!
NEW SEASON 2025-2026!
CHECK BACK SOON FOR DETAILS
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.
Take part in your child's joyous adventure!
Our Partners...
Stories in the Spotlight brings family reading to life by engaging world class arts partners in a rich array of experiences for children of all ages!
Thank you to the world-class arts programs of KC!
Our Program...
READ TO GET READY
ATTEND A LIVE ARTS EVENT
ATTEND A LIVE ARTS EVENT
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 EVENT
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
ATTEND A LIVE ARTS EVENT
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.
Click the image to learn about The Drop!
Register for The Drop at your branch of the
Kansas City Public Library.
Introducing: Stories in the Spotlight
We've just launched an exciting new program combining youth literacy with family friendly performing arts!