Who we are

The Kansas Arts Network’s mission is to strengthen public commitment and funding for the arts and creativity in Kansas through advocacy, civic engagement, and education.

The network was formed during the creation of the Kansas Arts Councils Symposium to meet the need of bringing arts and culture organizations and individuals together from across the state to advocate for and champion public support for the arts.

The organization officially filed as for legal and non-profit status in 2024 after 2 years of collaborative efforts and conversations across the State of Kansas.

We aim to support the work of the Kansas Arts Commission (Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission) and work collaboratively with like-minded sector affiliates including Humanities Kansas and the Kansas Museum Association.

Kansas Arts Network Board of Directors
Sarah Vanlanduyt, President, Johnson County
Lindsay Benacka, Vice President, Wichita
Angela Cassette, Secretary, Wichita
Malissa Long, Treasurer, Wichita
Sarah Fizell, At Large, Topeka

Kansas Arts Network Steering Committee
Ann Keefer, Wichita
Anna Pauscher, Salina
Anne Jones, Shawnee
Brad Anderson, Salina
Caryl Hale, Norton
Jennifer Wampler, Kansas City
Karl Pratt, Hoxie
Katy Guthrie, Garden City
Kirk Sharp, Fort Scott
Lissa Sexson, Wallace County
Marci Penner, Inman
Margaret Keough, Kansas City
Sarah Fizell, Topeka
Sarah Siders, Manhattan