🎨 FIRST SATURDAYS AT KEYSTONE
Artist & Vendor Market | Live Music | Creative Resources
📍 Keystone Innovation District
🕒 Every First Saturday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public
ABOUT THE EVENT
First Saturdays at Keystone is a free, monthly arts and culture experience bringing together local artists, small businesses, musicians, and the community for a full day of creativity, learning, and connection.
Hosted by the 18th & Vine Arts Festival Foundation, this event bridges the historic 18th & Vine District and the Crossroads Arts District, creating a shared space where art, commerce, and culture come together.
Whether you’re an artist, vendor, music lover, or someone exploring Kansas City’s creative scene for the first time, this event is for you.
🎯 THE PURPOSE
First Saturdays at Keystone exists to support artists year-round, not just during a single festival weekend.
This series is the public-facing activation of our upcoming Artist Resource Center (ARC) — an initiative focused on:
Artist development
Creative entrepreneurship
Cultural storytelling
Access to resources and opportunity
Our goal is to create consistent space, visibility, and income opportunities for artists and creatives every month.
🗓️ EVENT SCHEDULE
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Youth Artists Initiative (Private RSVP)
A guided, instructor-led art class for students.
⚠️ Limited spots | RSVP required | Separate registration
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Artist Resource Center Sessions
Professional development workshops and conversations led by creative leaders, educators, and community partners.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Featured Guest Speaker
Insight, inspiration, and practical tools for artists and entrepreneurs.
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Live Music Performances
Live band and vocal performances showcasing Kansas City talent.
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM | DJ Close-Out
A high-energy DJ set to close the night.
🎶 FEBRUARY FEATURED LINEUP
Guest Speaker: James Martin
Live Music: Jass Couch
DJ: DJ Cynsere
🛍️ ARTISTS, VENDORS & MARKETPLACE
Each First Saturday features:
5 Featured Visual Artists (gallery-style exhibit; work may remain on display for the month)
10 Local Vendors & Small Businesses
2 Food Trucks
Full bar available
Artists and vendors are highlighted through event promotion and post-event features.
👨👩👧👦 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Artists & creatives
Small business owners
Music lovers
Families & community members
Anyone curious about Kansas City’s creative ecosystem
You’ll leave with:
New connections
New knowledge
Inspiration
Access to resources
A deeper connection to local culture
📣 GET INVOLVED
Interested in participating?
🎨 Artists – Apply to be featured
🛍️ Vendors – Secure a booth
🚚 Food Trucks – Apply for a spot
🎓 Youth Artists (YAI) – RSVP required
🤝 Sponsors & Partners – Get involved
👉 Visit our website for applications and details.
💡 GOOD TO KNOW
FREE entry
Family-friendly
Tables and display materials are not provided for vendors/artists
Event photography & video will take place
First Saturdays at Keystone
More than an event — it’s a movement toward sustained artist support, cultural connection, and shared opportunity.
Come experience the art.
Come meet the community.
Come be part of what’s next.
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