THE HE[ART]LAND
Fellowship
What? The 2025 HE[ART]LAND Fellowship will be exploring sustainable infrastructure in Kansas City, building off United Nation’s Sustainable Development (SDGs) Goals 9 and 11.
Why? Because Kansas City is one of nine designated UNESCO Creative Cities in the US, the UN’s SDGs play a unique role in shaping the future of our city. The people of KC ought to be familiar with them so their voices can be heard as KC evolves.
Who? In 2025, up to 10 artists of any discipline will be selected to participate in this arts advocacy intensive.
When? Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4 - April 8 with performances on April 10 and April 11 at Starlight Theater.
Come see our Final Showcase on April 3 and April 4! Click here.
Docu-Series
Check out a behind the scenes look at the 2025 HE[ART]LAND Fellowship.
All videos are on our Instagram @HeartlandArtsKC
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Alonzo '23
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Casha Mills '24
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Chelsea Turner '23
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Clotilda Demauro '22
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Gary Enrique Bradley Lopez '23
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Gerell "Jerry C" Douglas '22
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Jeff Krakenberg '23
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Luke "Skippy" Harbur '24
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Marcel Daly '24
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Marley Kay '22
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Melissa Ferrer Civil '24
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Natalie Gutierrez '22
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Nathan Thomas '24
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Paris Williams '24
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Rae Atakpa '23
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Rylan Scott Keeling '24
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Samantha Jo Davis '23
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Tiffany Michelle '24
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Wyatt Iseman '22
Learn More
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The fellowship is 10 weeks long beginning in February and ending in April.
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Fellows meet twice a week for 10 weeks with additional rehearsal times before the final performance
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Fellows will be selected and notified by January 21, 2025
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Fellows will be learning from industry professionals in art and experts in the year’s policy focus, and creating an original performance that reflects their learning over the 10 week period.
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For performing artists to collaborate and grow together while developing their voices as civic leaders in Kansas City
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Email info@heartlandartskc.org