# Event Details - **Event Name**: 18th & Vine Arts Conference 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: The 18th & Vine Arts Conference will not be your average panel event — it’s a full-day, TED Talk–style experience created for artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. This is where Kansas City’s creative community comes together to learn, grow, and connect. Each session features real conversations, personal stories, and expert insight designed to help you take your craft and career to the next level. From business leadership and funding to mental health, marketing, and civic engagement, this event is all about giving you tangible tools to scale your artistry, find new opportunities, and build lasting impact. Lunch is included. Insight is guaranteed. Conference Schedule 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch & Welcome Hosted by Quez Beasley, Director of the 18th & Vine Arts Festival 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Quinton Lucas Kansas City's Commitment to the Arts: Building a Creative Future 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Nia Richardson Assistant Director, Neighborhood Services Department, City of Kansas City, Missouri Inclusive entrepreneurship and small business access 2:30 PM – 2:50 PM Tara Karaim – ArtsKC Senior Manager of Grants and Community Gallery Funding opportunities and regional artist support 2:50 PM – 3:10 PM Michael Toombs – Founder and Director of Storytellers Inc. Artist, educator, and founder of Storytellers Inc. Community art, murals, and cultural storytelling 3:10 PM – 3:20 PM Break – Stretch, Connect, and Refresh 3:20 PM – 3:40 PM Celia Ruiz Certified Bilingual Mental Health First Aid Instructor Prioritizing mental health in the creative community 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Carol Taylor President and Owner, A Clean Slate LLC Execution: strategic planning for entrepreneurs 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Karis Harrington – Kansas City G.I.F.T. Chief Operating Officer, Kansas City G.I.F.T. Financial readiness and strategic partnerships for Black creatives 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Cedric Williams – Evolving Digital Media Founder and CEO, Evolving Digital Media Marketing for artists and creatives: brand building, social media strategy, and visibility tools 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Closing Mixer + Resource Q&A Open networking, speaker follow-ups, and next-step connections Tickets & Entry ?️ Admission: $10 (includes lunch) Presented in Partnership With Keystone Community Corporation, NTDF, City of Kansas City, and Councilwoman Melissa Patterson Hazley Join Us This is your chance to learn from Kansas City’s creative leaders, build real connections, and discover opportunities to grow your craft and community impact. ? Get your tickets now at 18thandvineartsfestival.com #18thandVineArtsFestival #18thandVineArtsConference #KansasCityCreatives #ScalingCreativityBuildingLegacy #KansasCityArts #Entrepreneurship #BlackExcellence #ArtsConference - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/18th-and-vine-arts-conference-2025/200029071163344 - **Event Categories**: business, art, conferences, health-wellness, mental-health, festivals, digital-marketing, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 99 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Keystone Innovation District - **lat**: 39.09163 - **long**: -94.57425 - **full address**: Keystone Innovation District, 1797 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1581, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 18th & Vine Arts Conference 2025 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/42702fe65000704492f006226b8a3c1ba8714fc4ee19ba56be625e1ced89df8b-rimg-w1200-h628-dc2c155d-gmir?v=1762935687 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 18th & Vine Arts Conference 2025 being held? - **A:** 18th & Vine Arts Conference 2025 takes place on Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Keystone Innovation District, 1797 Charlotte St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1581, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 18th & Vine Arts Conference 2025? - **A:** 18th & Vine Arts Conference 2025 is organized by 18th & Vine Arts Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 18th & Vine Arts Conference 2025 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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