Kansas City Spirit is a digital publication for KC creative culture. Our mission is to connect and grow the creative community through multimedia storytelling, events, and advocacy. We want to see all creators thrive and do their best work here in Kansas City.

“Kansas City has no natural resources. No mountains or beaches or bays. It has none of the usual elements of a great city. But it does have soul, creativity, and a knack for turning nothing into something. That’s the Kansas City Spirit.”

Our city’s greatest strength is our creative energy. That means our greatest opportunity is to become a world-class creative hub, one that attracts and retains top talent from around the globe.

As part of our editorial mission, the Kansas City Spirit will explore how we can support and nurture the creative culture on a policy and infrastructure level.

Not only do we tell stories about creatives, but about the creative environment. We don’t just cover art, but the infrastructure that makes art possible.

Above all, we are a platform for Kansas City creatives to tell their story, unleash their creative energy, and share their vision of #KansasCitySpirit

Where did the name “Kansas City Spirit” come from?

The story starts with a fire and ends with a miracle. It’s one of the great forgotten legends of KC, and it gave a name to the thing that ties us all together.
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Read about the Origins of the Kansas City Spirit