L M Alcott Art Center Foundation

I have been working with the Alcott for several years now in a few capacities and I will continue to do so well into the future because of the opportunities they provide for the community! The world needs more people like the Greens and more places like the Alcott Arts Center because Chris and Chuck are extremely passionate about the arts and about bringing arts education to the forefront of KCK in a way that is extremely genuine.

I have been Volunteering for this Inner City Arts Center for many years and am amazed by how rewarding it is. . Meeting so many talented Artists, Musicians and Performers and learning about their crafts is so interesting and exciting. Students taking classes show their progress and seeing patrons faces as they view the incredible Artwork by the featured Artist or attending a production of Shakespeare. Parents beaming with pride as they watch their child in the Youth production.

I have the honor of being the President of the board of Directors and can proudly say our organization is in the twentieth year of service.
These last two years have been a challenge but tonight after a one year absence we had Trick or Treat at the Alcott Arts Center. There were more than four hundred children that got a chance to get their picture with Scbooby Doo and go home with a bunch of goodies!
There have been so many plays and art exhibitions right here in the inner city of Kansas City Kansas.
It is a joy to work with so many talented people of all ages, with so many that have never had a chance to learn from accomplished Actors and Artists. The area in which we live has been a cultural desert for far to long but we have had the pleasure of seeing it grow and start to build around what "The Alcott" promotes, "Every Thing Positive - Nothing Negative".
I firmly believe in the mission of Alcott and strongly recommend checking them out!

I love the Alcott! I actually just left this year's Halloween event. They were so busy. They do so much good in the community. I've been to countless plays, art shows, Halloween festivals and many other events. The hard work and dedication to our community of the folks at LM Alcott Art Center are unmatched in Wyandotte County. Thanks for all that you wonderful people do.

I have been attending events at the Alcott Arts Center for over 17 years, this is an awesome place. I have been to student arts shows, professional artists shows, plays and the end of year event the Halloween event. The motto is Everything positive, nothing negative. The founders of the Center are amazing, they love to support local artists as well as other not for profits and anything community based. After many years of attending events, I guess they decided I wasn't going away so they asked me to be a member of the board. I gladly accepted.

We as a family have been going to the Alcott for almost 2 years now. This place is the most family friendly place with allot of activities for children and young adults. With the art gallery, youth and adult plays including trunk or treat at the end of all of it.

Wish I could do infinite stars for this place. The owners have the biggest hearts and souls I've ever known, and the kids have so much fun here. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

Wonderful family friendly place for the arts. Any type of art you are interested in they support and help you grow 100%. They do programs with not only art but music along with theater.Chris and Chuck are the greatest ambassadors of the Alcott and a part of our daughters life.

I first discovered the L M Alcott Arts Center a few years ago and was VERY impressed with this small non profit organization. They offer classes, exhibits, productions, and so much more to the Kansas City area and are always willing to help promote and encourage new talent and interest. My daughter (5) even joined in their production of 'Tinker Bell' this summer in their annual children's play! The board and staff members are friendly and inviting and are always willing to go above and beyond to help with anything. 10/10 would recommend them to ANYONE!

My daughter participated in a dance class here. She loved it! They helped her feel comfortable and gain confidence. :)

The Alcott Arts Center is such a wonderful piece of the Kansas City community. This small nonprofit is so generous with their time and supplies. They work really hard to provide art classes, opportunities for artists to share their work, and put on community theatre. They have no paid staff, but they are always so open and available to help those who work with them.

Great place. Very knowledgeable and friendly caretakers. They are helping to bring the fine arts back to the inner city.

I was lucky enough to get to perform a show here, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The people running the Alcott truly love the building, the arts, and the people that come in. It is such a warm environment, and it was a gift to have the chance to perform there

I am so grateful for the Alcott Arts Center. I really can't catalog all of the ways that they have made a positive impact on my life. I have had experiences here as a theatre artist, volunteer, patron, and even a board member. They offer an artistic home for a wide variety of artists, they're committed to community, and they do SO MUCH with so little. I want them to receive all of the support they need to thrive.

I could go on for pages. Instead, just give me a call 913-953-6082. My name is Zachary Weaver. I'm happy to tell you about every single amazing experience I've had at the Alcott, or just answer any questions you have.

Thank you for reading!

The Alcott Arts Center is a truly amazing gem in the Kansas City metro, and especially to Kansas City, KS. They work hard to provide wonderful artistic opportunities to a community that would otherwise be under-served. On a personal level, they provided me with my first directing opportunity in KC, as well as my first art exhibit! The arts truly flourish within this organization, and all who take part, whether they are a volunteer or a patron, feel the vitality of this wonderful place.

The Alcott provides such a vital role in its community making art and expression accessible to kids that are otherwise seeing funding for these kinds of programs in their schools cut over and over, while also providing fun and engaging programs for the community as a whole but

This is a hidden gem! The building is amazing, the staff super friendly, and the programs they provide are so necessary. My daughter does the Wednesday art classes and she loves it (I have trouble getting her to commit to just about anything but she begs to be able to go to these classes).

I loved this place!! It’s amazing, I love the artwork there and my friends artwork is going up, which makes it even better!

My classmate’s artwork is going up here, I can’t wait to see it! This place is great!!

I love this place. I can't wait for my art to be put up there. Everyone I talked to was super helpful and supportive.

I have gone here for halloween with my family for years and volunteered for halloween for a couple years. I love this place. My brother went here for acting academy and I got to watch his show. It was great. I have also done art there. Some of my art pieces are going up there and I would love to see this place stay open forever and ever. I love this place.

This was my 5th show acting at the Alcott. I keep coming back as this is such a welcoming environment for actors of all kinds. I can't wait for next season.

I teach middle school gifted and talented students in KCK public schools. In February of 2018, I contacted the Alcott Center to share my interest in visiting their gallery for a field trip. Chris and Chuck Green were very helpful in planning with me a truly memorable experience for my students. My students and I had no experience with the Alcott, but I will definitely visit again with my new students next year. The Alcott is a very unique and iconic place to spend a few hours. They had high school art displayed, and Chris and Chuck gave me the opportunity to bring in my middle school students' art to join the collection. Chris led my groups in two ceramic workshops and even offered a few of my interested students some opportunities for summer classes: they could attend or even teach! For me, this is a new partnership, as I plan to attend some classes at the Alcott this summer and plan for another school trip next year! Thank you, very much, to the Alcott Art Center!

Wow! The people here are amazing. It might be cold outside, but when you come into this place... the environment warms your heart. Recently there was a Dracula play. It was so good that I had to watch it twice. The cast were great and seemed completely dedicated to their work. The play was movie quality. Two thumbs up. Along with the play there was an art gallery with amazing art that was created by some pretty thoughtful and creative people. The Alcott Art center is I believe the only Art center in the area but we absolutely need places like this to teach our kids growing up the creativeness and opportunities that can be created if you open that artistic side of your mind. Great job Alcott. Keep up the excellent work

I have been acting there for years. It's a really nice place to make friends and fell like your at home. I really enjoy being there every year

The Alcott Arts Center is such a jewel. It is in an historic school building that invokes imagination. People from all walks of life can participate in art classes, see the work of up and coming artists, or even try out for a play. My daughter appeared in a play several years ago and still talks about it to this day. I loved that she was able to meet people from such diverse backgrounds. The Alcott Arts Center is a keeper!

I have known Chris and Chuck Green for many years. I first met Chris when she came to my Girl Scout troop to work on art projects. She then came to the elementary school I worked at to do art with students. Alcott Art center is a place the community can go to enjoy the arts in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. They have all genres of the fine arts and you can enjoy them all here. My daughter was in a production of "Shakespeare in the parking lot", she has taken art classes, learned cursive handwriting and we have volunteered at the annual trunk and treat. They run all of this with donations and volunteers. The Alcott Art Center is a asset to the community and I would like to see more people utilize it and all it has to offer.

I have only recently recently been acquainted with the folks at Alcott, and it's been an amazing experience so far. I am an actor in Dracula: the final countdown, and it's been so much fun and the arts center has been so awesome in helping with the show and providing the space to perform it. -gabe

Great place to get back into theater after 25 years. Chuck and Chris are awesome.

I first entered the Alcott Arts Center on September 7, 2017 when I auditioned for a role in their production of DRACULA: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN. I was immediately impressed by the center's commitment to their mission statement. They provide artistic opportunities in the community through theatrical productions, music performances, art exhibitions of local artists and art classes for all ages. It is proof that their “Everything Positive-Nothing Negative” motto serves a vital need in the community.

I have done theater ever since I was in middle school. After my second year of college I decided to take a break, to focus on my major, and to do other activities. But I was always missing theater. Recently I decided to get back into it, and that is when I found the Alcott Art’s Center. If it wasn’t for them, I would not be as happy as I am right now, being back on the stage. Performing at this theater has made me beyond happy and I can’t wait for more opportunities to work with them.

I've been going to and participating in events at the Alcott Art Center for several years now. They are a great place to go and great for families. And the art that comes here is amazing from very talented artists. I have recommended the art center to several people.

Firstly I want to say that this place is a gem in Kansas City. A godsend.

When I first emigrated to Kansas from the UK I didn’t know anyone here apart from my family. At the time I also wondered about the arts scene here in Kansas. Where I came from art is supported everywhere and thrives. By driving around in the early days, I remembered seeing a sign which said Alcott Arts Center. My mind got enquiring so, I looked up the organization online and thought hey what they do here is cool.
So, after some time adjusting to a strange country and way of life and finding my feet I began to get back into creating art and needed a place to show. It was by chance that a youth colleague I worked with who had connections via the Alcott told me about Chris. I had told the young guy that I read about the Alcott online. It was by chance that Chris came into my workplace and the young man introduced both Chris and myself. It was from there on I had arranged an art show with the Alcott’s here in KC KS and got some good feedback from visitors. Since then I have had three shows and teach art to the youth on Wednesdays.

Two years teaching have now passed and many projects with the youth later we had exhibitions to showcase work created throughout the year. I am now working on a program for the third year. The kids enjoy coming over and are back again when the classes start back up. An outlet for creative minds to further their artistic endeavours.

Thanks to the Alcott Arts Center I got back into the swing of creating artwork and showcasing at their venue and to teach. It was a mutual approach, they asked, and I wanted to ask to teach one evening a week. We cover many genres of art and help the youth with creative thinking and problem solving along with fun and inspiration. Dedicated budding young artists who have somewhere to come to that is a safe place with materials provided and a mutual like-minded respect for the creative arts.

The Alcott do a lot for the community relentlessly throughout the year. Chris and Chuck are lovely people and it is a pleasure to know them and for them to be in my life. And they have a vision of what the Art Center can do for the community. It is always a pleasure to go back for another year of creative endeavors. I have met many people since the first time I came here and many of them because of the Alcott Arts Center. This is the place to come if you want to be creative. Nowhere else really serves in this way.

Thank you Chris and Chuck for your support for all.

LM Alcott Art Center is a wonderful organization. They provide a place for kids to grow their artistic skills using many different mediums. They go into the schools with special programs and most recently are partnering with KS PTA for the National PTA Reflections contest. The art center will be providing supplies to children in grades K thru 12 that wish to participate in the contest. They put on plays, including Shakespeare, and hold exhibitions for some of their young artists. The LM Alcott Art Center is a wonderful community asset.

They provide a range of events for all ages and tastes. They are also very kind and patient and dedicated to their work.

You couldn't ask for a nicer and more charitable bunch of people!!...They have such a wide variety of events and activities throughout the spring/summer and fall!!Youre guaranted to always walk out of Alcott with warm feelings and a biiiiiigg smile!!!...Its Kansas city Kansas version of WONDERLAND!!!...Just ask anyone whose been there for an event!!!

My first involvement with Alcott was through my college, The Art Institute of Kansas City. We did an event there called Artists helping Artists. I made a promise to myself to stay in touch with the staff. They have greatly helped me with art shows and taught me as well. I have attended arts and crafts classes and attended my fellow artists shows. What I love about Alcott is how they help the community. The kids get a wide range of activities that can help throughout life. I try to volunteer as much as possible. Owning a graphic design company I am able to help out with plays, craft events and shows. I highly recommend Alcott to uplift and imagine all your possibilities!

My wife Faye and I have involved with the L M Alcott Art Center foundation for several years, we have known Chuck and Chris for a long time and what a great couple and what a Great bunch of Members and their membership and belonging and wanting to part of this group, the Arts & Musical events, the Plays, the friday/Saturday Nights Art shows, I just love going to these Events!!

What a Great place to go, and see these wonderful Shows & Programs! And what they do for the community of KCK is a blessing and Wonderful Sharing! I am amazed of all of the time that goes into something like this!! I am amazed what they do for the community on Halloween - Trick or Trunk! it is an Awesome time and event!!

I just can't say how much this Group, this Foundation has Help me and made more aware of different Plays, like Shakespeare in the Parking Lot wow what Fun and wow how the L M Alcott Art Center Foundation puts forth in helping the Kansas City, Kansas Community, help Kids with Library events and times to share anything is most Awesome Foundation! Chris & Chuck Green, they just are the nicest people and we just think the World of them, like I said these folks and membership are a totally Blessing to KCK Community!! I think that the KCK L M Alcott Art Center foundation with its Staff and Volunteers are just important as Chuck & Chris, these group of people with what they do, its Just a Total Blessing and a God Sent!! There are to many Names of the Staff and Volunteers to say or mention here, but Like I said before or will say, these Guys are a Great Bunch of Folks and Friends to me and my wife Faye!!

Working with Chris and Chuck and the Alcott center is always so positive. They are always willing to help with the different projects that we are working on in our community and with our PTA Council in KCK. When we needed help with our float for our parade entry, Chris was right there helping out. They were so helpful when we needed a backdrop for our youth committee at our state convention booth. When I needed a phone booth for our superhero installation at our neighboring PTA council, the Alcott center was once again available to us to help out with supplies, expertise and a place to work. We also have used the Alcott center for the last 5 years to hold some of our monthly PTA Council meeting at. They are just a great asset to our community and its families. Alcott Arts Center really ROCKS!

I love Alcott! They gave me a chance to shine and be on stage when it seemed like I couldn't anywhere else. Chris and Chuck are so sweet and hardworking. I love them all!

They are so giving of their time and talents. Chris goes to elementary schools and does art with students, with Girl Scouts and others. We appreciate all that Allcott does for the community.

They are one of the only art centers that I know of and I know my kids enjoy every time they go. The staff is wonderful and so fun

LM Alcott Art Center became a part of my life when I was a teenager. I would come for rehearsals for plays I was in, and then eventually began to come to hold auditions, to share my writing, and see what other artists and performers were doing. I find myself very fortunate to have developed a relationship with an organization that encouraged art for the youth as well as for the community. It is a great place to explore, learn, and savor art. I am thankful for the time I have worked with this foundation, and hope they can continue to be a beacon in the community.

The Alcott Center is a good place to go and have fun! They do all sorts of things including during the holidays. They have fundraisers, arts and crafts, plays, ect.

Great place for shows and kids activities! My girls love it!

We have attended several presentations of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot and greatly enjoyed them all. Love the atmosphere and everything that Alcott stands for!

I just finished my first of hopefully many opportunities to work with the great folks at the Alcott! I was in "Love's Labour's Lost" as part of their "Shakespeare in the Parking Lot" series. I found the other volunteer's to be loyal to the organization which is something I value! Chris and Chuck were there day in and day out working their behinds off to show us that they valued the time we put into the project as well.

I encourage anyone who is interested in keeping the arts alive in KCK to attend their events, volunteer, and financially support this organization. Chuck and Chris are salt of the earth, they don't sit around and talk about what they want to do. They DO IT!

Alcott Arts Center is an encouraging place for new and exciting workshops. Alcott Arts Center has been a supportive ally in the realization of Brazin Mavens Youth Welding Program !!! It is a hidden Gem within KCK!!

The Alcott Art Center does a fantastic job of keeping the arts alive and thriving in Kansas City, Kansas. They are connected to our community in many ways and are always working hard to make a positive difference, whether it be through live productions, gallery exhibitions or collaboration with other not for profit and service organizations. Their programming reaches across the lifespan from young to old. I'm thrilled to have them as an active part of our community.

The Alcott Arts Center has been part of my life for the past 5 years, & I treasure each moment I spend with the wonderful people there. I'm a Lampwork Bead & Jewelry artist, & have had many opportunities to not only show my art through Second Saturday exhibits, but to also teach it! I was thrilled to teach an 8 week class this summer & really show off how I create my unique artwork. I'm also an avid theater participant, & have had made many wonderful friends & memories through such productions as "Comedy of Errors" (Stage Manager), "Heidi" (Co-Director), "Hamlet" (Co-Director), & "The Merchant of Venice" (Director). In addition to all this, I love volunteering my time at the Alcott with their numerous other groups & functions, including Halloween at the Alcott, Flying Asbinis Traveling Arts-Travaganza, Mid-Life Players productions & many more. I look forward to all that the Alcott offers, & being a part of the Alcott family for many years to come.

Alcott Art Center creates a unique experience for the community in original theater and arts. The staff, board and volunteers dedicate many hours of time and service to theater and the arts for the entire community, children and adults alike. Bringing the community together to produce excellence in the theater and arts experience, an important concept for all communities. Alcott Art Center continues to build this community and provide opportunities for activity, creativity and entertainment for the entire family. The atmosphere is friendly, well-managed and maintained, and welcoming everyone.

The Alcott is amazing it is the heart and soul of the community. This organization makes it a point to welcome everyone. in order to keep organizations such as the Alcott running it certainly helps when the generosity of the community comes thru but when you see the energy of the people involved that dedicate their time and wear many hats to make this organization who wouldn't want to join this amazing group.

I attended a fall dinner fundraiser a couple of years ago, and it was very entertaining and for a worthy cause. I own rental property up the street from Alcott, and I appreciate all that they do to help the area and serve the local community. Please keep up the good works! It is fine and reputable people like the Greens that make the area a good place to live.

Wendy B

My grandson has gone to your art center and painted many things, as well as used art in many ways, and had such a great time there! He looks so forward to attending again in the near future. Thank you so much for being there and for al of your hard work to bring such a wonderful place to our area.

This organization is exceptional at supporting the arts, especially for children. My son has really enjoyed participating in numerous activities, from Kids Day to Halloween, from painting classes to acting camps. We love attending plays and musical presentations, and look forward for continued fun with the L M Alcott Center!

I attended a function last year at Alcott, and it was awesome. They had karaoke fundraiser, and it was a load of fun and for a very worthy cause. Thank you for all that you do. We donated a fridge to them last year, and hope that they can continue to do good works.

The Alcott Arts Center is truly inspiring. I performed in a few of their Shakespeare productions and the Alcott team treats their performers like family. I am always welcome and I enjoy coming up to the other events throughout the year. It's a safe place and I've met some amazing fellow volunteers, artists, and performers that I otherwise may not have met. There is a great balance of events for children, teens, and adults.

On a more personal level, I met my husband through one of the productions we were both performing in. My stepson was able to perform in his first two real theatrical productions thanks to the generosity and open opportunities provided. He now wants to pursue theater and art thanks to the positive influences he has experienced at the Alcott. My husband and I also have a young son who loves visiting the Alcott. Chris always opens up creative art projects or play for him whenever we visit.

The Alcott also serves my neighborhood. I'm very proud that a positive and artistic institution is a part of my area. It is a great example of Wyandotte residents working hard to make their home a better and friendlier area. Due to this organization, I am more aware of being involved in local programs. They are always partnering with schools, the area food pantry, and artists to make our world better.

Alcott Center helped me out with my first Art showing! Chuck and Chris are nice people and are always thinking of new ways on how to keep the Alcott Center alive and well.

I love everything about the L.M. Alcott Arts Center. The husband and wife team of Chuck and Chris Green have given their heart and soul to keeping this urban arts center alive and vibrant - and it shows! The Alcott is a truly grassroots effort, which does creates challenges, but it also makes it very authentic. The Alcott is always finding new ways to bring arts to our downtown Kansas City, Kansas area. Where they find the time and energy to continue this pace, I do not know. But I do know that our community would suffer if Alcott was not open and available to all walks of life in our town. They support our neighborhoods, and those who live in them. They support youth employment opportunities; they look for leadership development opportunities; they provide holiday events for young people - so that they might enjoy safe activities; they engage their supporters in helping them with major projects. These are faithful, loyal people who love the arts and love their community. The L.M. Alcott Arts Center is a gem and a blessing!