Kansas Arts Commission Visiting Touring Roster Artists Program

• The Kansas Arts Commission maintains a roster of approved Kansas-based touring artists and companies who can be hired for performances and educational programs across the state • Artists on the roster can provide: - Public performances - Workshops - Master classes - Lecture demonstrations - Arts education components - Residencies - Short performances • Organizations can apply for matching funds to hire roster artists for their events • Current roster includes artists in multiple disciplines: - Classical Music - Jazz - Traditional & Acoustic Music - Other performing arts • Artists must be Kansas-based to be eligible for the roster • Next opportunity for artists to apply for roster inclusion will be in fall 2025 • Organizations seeking to hire roster artists can apply for funding support through the Visiting Artists Grant program