# Event Details - **Event Name**: "Open to the Public" Lecture Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Artists, educators, and cultural leaders explore how creative lives and culture is sustained through diverse practices.About this EventJoe BussellJoin us to hear about the different paths that Joe Bussell has taken to diversify his art practice in and outside of the studio. As a practicing artist and as a guest curator for exhibitions in the area as well as outside of Kansas City."In the process of making 2-D or 3-D art, I add what makes sense and subtract what doesn’t. That is a process that can take years or realized in a day. What I add or what I keep represents my history, dreams, memories, and personal aesthetic. I want the finished piece to finish the psychological loop and tell a complete story."The Kansas City Artists Coalition Lecture Series “Open to the Public” is about bringing people together — artists, educators, and community members — to share ideas, spark creativity, and start meaningful conversations. Each event opens up space to explore how art, music, movement, and creative thinking connect us, inspire us, and shape the life of our city. Whether you make art or simply love being around it, these talks invite everyone to be part of Kansas City’s creative story.Program Description: The Open to the Public lecture series explores creativity in its broadest sense — from visual art and performance to writing, music, movement, and social innovation. Each session highlights a distinctive voice contributing to Kansas City’s cultural landscape, encouraging attendees to think expansively about what creativity means today.Format:● 45-minute lecture or presentation● 15-minute audience Q&A● Followed by informal reception - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/open-to-the-public-lecture-series/100001985934905763 - **Event Categories**: Art, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Kansas City Artists Coalition - **lat**: 39.0685991 - **long**: -94.5782819 - **full address**: Kansas City Artists Coalition, 3200 Gillham, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "Open to the Public" Lecture Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0d9675387471e2776a334c89c34f9baea41d66649bd89a2c4e2e69c376d9d5f2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d4733-gmir.jpg?v=1774662426 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "Open to the Public" Lecture Series being held? - **A:** "Open to the Public" Lecture Series takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kansas City Artists Coalition, 3200 Gillham, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing "Open to the Public" Lecture Series? - **A:** "Open to the Public" Lecture Series is organized by Kansas City Artists Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "Open to the Public" Lecture Series is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. 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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