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Strengthening our community through arts, housing, and belonging.

Rooted in the historic Englewood Arts District, we're building a stronger community through art.
Free galleries, hands-on classes, public art, residency programs, and cultural events give neighbors a place to connect and create. By supporting local artists, investing in housing initiatives, and partnering with the community, we're helping Englewood grow into a more vibrant, welcoming home for everyone!

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Englewood Arts Center Programs

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    Exhibitions

    Visit our galleries throughout the Art Center. We host a range of exhibitions of local and visiting artists from Independence and Kansas City!

    Exhibitions
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    Housing

    We’re here to help with your housing needs! Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or an existing homeowner, we have connections to help you navigate purchasing or maintaining your home!

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    ArtShop

    Our ArtShop has a variety of glass blown art, prints, and so much more! Shop a range of local artists and small businesses at the Art Center.

    Find your next cherished piece of art!

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    Classes

    Explore our various monthly classes in glass blowing, pottery throwing, painting, crochet, music and more!

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    Events

    Experience the arts through different community events, live music, theater, and special performances in our vibrant performance space!

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    Residency Program

    Englewood Arts hosts national and international artists through its Residency program, providing opportunities for artists to expand their work and engage in professional development!

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    Volunteer Opportunities

    Whether you have a few hours a month or want to become a regular volunteer, there's a place for you at Englewood Arts! Help support classes, exhibitions, performances, and community events while meeting new people and making a meaningful difference!

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Plan your visit

Located in western Independence, Missouri, the Englewood Arts Center sits in a remodeled medical building in the Englewood Arts District. Founded by a grassroots community initiative, Englewood Arts has something to offer everyone!

Visit the ArtShop, located at the front entrance of the Arts Center! Shop from a variety of local artists in one convenient location. Here you can find a mix of hand-made glassware, jewelry, and art!

Join us for the Third Friday Art Walks, a monthly event throughout the Englewood Arts District! Visit us at the Art Center for special programs, gallery receptions, glassblowing demos, and so much more! Check out our Facebook and Instagram for details on the Third Friday Art Walk.

  • Not exactly! Englewood Arts Center has free admissions into the building during our regular gallery hours.

    Areas in our building may become restricted due to private events, classes, and workshops. Some events and performances require the purchase of tickets to enter.

    Check out our Events and Classes to purchase tickets or pay fees online!

  • Sunday- Tuesday: Closed
    Wednesday- Friday: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
    Saturday 11:00 am-3:00 pm

  • Englewood Art Center
    10901 E Winner Rd. Independence, MO 64052

  • Street parking is FREE in the Englewood Arts District. Park where it is convenient for you.

    Handicap accessible parking is located near our front entrance.

  • All events are family friendly unless stated otherwise!

  • As of now, we do not.
    We are actively applying for grants and funding to make our building fully accessible.
    We have disability parking available in the front of the art center and a ramp into our front door.
    Our 1st floor is fully ADA accessible This floor includes our Glass Lab, main exhibition galleries, performance space and restrooms.

    If you have special mobility needs, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate for classes and events you’d like to attend.
    Please reach to info@englewoodarts.art or call our main line at (816) 637-6011