2026 Canvas Collective

Canvas Collective

Registration due by May 1, 2026
The Canvas Collective is a community development project that harnesses the power of collective artmaking to inspire strength, connection, and well-being within our community. This project aims to strengthen our community and empower individuals to express themselves creatively.

The Canvas Collective is a free opportunity for local creatives. These workshops will be led by art professionals and will culminate in a self-curated exhibition. You do not need to be a professional or working artist to engage in these workshops. All workshops are 18+.

Register by May 1st 2026

Workshops will take place at the Sunset Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive
Olathe, KS 66061 on:
- Monday, 4 May 1:30-4:30
- Wed, 20 May 1:30-4:30
- Thurs, 4 June 1:30-4:30
- Fri, 12 June 1:30-4:30
The Jury Process will take place June 12th during the workshop. The exhibition is self curated. You must be present to select your work.
- Selected works will be reviewed by the Arts Council and Aging and Human Services.
- All work displayed in the exhibiton must be created during the workshop(s).
By registering, you are registering for all four (4) workshops. You do not need to register more than once for different days. We understand that you may not be able to make every one, but this is a single continuous project.

You must be able to attend at least two (2) workshops to be elligible for the exhibition.

Gallery Guidelines: Artist should keep in mind that the exhibition space will be in
public facility available to all ages; all exhibited work must be appropriate (i.e. lacking violent imagery, imagery of a sexual nature, explicit language, etc). The Arts Council and AHS will have the final say on displayed content.

Exhibition details are being finalized. We will share more details during the woarkshops.
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The Arts Council of Johnson County strives to ensure that artists of all disciplines, of every race, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability status, and socioeconomic class are represented in this project. While this next part is optional, we ask that you provide as much information as possible.
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We value inclusion and access for all participants and hope to provide reasonable accommodations for this event(s). Please contact the Arts Council of Johnson County at sarah@artsjoco.org to make a reasonable accommodation request. Requests must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
By checking I agree and submitting this Project Interest Form you will be a greeing to the below statements:
- I agree that to the best of my knowledge the above information is true and correct.
- I am willing to have images of my artwork(s) and any submitted writing or viedo in a digital exhibition catalog as well as marketing materials.
- I agree to follow the Canvas Collective/ACJC/Johnson County Gallery Guidelines.
- I agree to participate in a final impact survey in the Summer 2026.
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