strengthening the arts ecosystem in kansas
GET READY: IT’S ALMOST #KANCON TIME!
SAVE THE DATE for the 6th Annual
Kansas Arts Network Conference
July 22-24, 2026 | Wichita, Kansas
Save the date for the 6th Annual Kansas Arts Network Conference (previously known as Kansas Arts Councils Symposium) in Wichita, Kansas. The conference brings together emerging and established arts administrators, organizations, and artists from across Kansas to facilitate professional development, partnerships, and the celebration of the arts in our communities.
The 2026 event is presented in partnership with the City of Wichita’s Division of Arts and Cultural Services.
Registration and sponsorship information will be available soon!
KANCON 2026: HELP MAKE IT YOURS - Session proposals accepted now.
The Kansas Arts Network, in partnership with the City of Wichita's Division of Arts and Cultural Services, is open to proposals and requests for the upcoming Kansas Arts Network Arts Conference, to be held in Wichita from July 22-24, 2026. Please use the form link below to propose and/or request any potential sessions you would like to see happen during the conference. We cannot guarantee that every proposed or requested session will be accepted, but we will do our best to ensure the conference is as dynamic and helpful as possible for our potential attendees. To submit an idea, please fill out this form. Deadline to submit: April 30, 2026.
The Kansas Arts Network mission is to strengthen public commitment and funding for the arts and creativity in Kansas through advocacy, civic engagement, and education.
Our mission
KANSAS ARTS NETWORK: values
#1 Come one, come all: The arts impact people of all interests and backgrounds. We celebrate a variety of voices as part of KAN.
#2 A creative state: The arts and creativity show up in many facets of life and work across the state, and are critical to a pro-business, forward-looking Kansas.
#3 Better together: The arts serve all of us, regardless of political affiliation. We believe the arts are a place where citizens and elected officials will unite for the betterment of all Kansas communities.
#4 Come together: Arts advocacy serves as a gateway to understanding civic participation and civil discourse.
#5 Collaborate and listen: The arts are collaborative by nature, and KAN values collaboration across sectors and groups.
