Artist INC Topeka

About

Are you a painter, poet, photographer, performer (really, we welcome artists of any discipline) who is looking for help on how to set goals for your arts practice? Maybe you need help writing about your work for your artist statement or to pursue a grant or residency? Or perhaps you need some solid tips on how to build your personal and professional brands? 

You’ve landed in the right place. 
 

Led by ArtsConnect, Artist INC Topeka returns Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., September 1, 2026-October 27, 2026.  Applications will be open from April 15, 2026-July 8, 2026.  Sessions take place in-person at ArtsConnect, 909 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66608. 

Session Dates

Artist INC Topeka takes place on Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

  • Session #1 YOUR MAP September 1, 2026
  • Session #2 YOUR STORY September 8, 2026
  • Session #3 YOUR PUBLIC September 15, 2026
  • Session #4 YOUR MONEY September 22, 2026
  • Session #5 YOUR VALUE September 29, 2026
  • Session #6 YOUR PLAN October 6, 2026
  • Session #7 YOUR PRESENCE October 13, 2026
  • Session #8 YOUR WORKSHARE October 27, 2026

Application

Applications for Artist INC Topeka Fall 2026 will be available: April 15 – June 10, 2026

Click here for the application page.

What Works Workshops

April 25, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
ArtsConnect, 909 N. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66608
 
 
 

ArtsConnect

Located in Topeka, Kansas, ArtsConnect promotes the arts through building community connections and broadening the understanding of how the arts enhance our quality of life.

ArtsConnect in Topeka, Kansas

Artists

2025 Artists

GG Demery, Cathy Foster, Corbin Gilfillan, Lisa Greenwood, Matthew Hull, Kelly Jack, Jennie Ketter, Stephanie Kitten, Teresa Maddeford, Valerie M. Mendoza, Andy Morrison, Amber Neely, Ryan Ogle, Sammie Platz, Ki Ra, LeeAnn Skinner, Sandy Snook, Luyao Zheng

2024 Artists

The Artist INC 2024 artists are: Carol Bradbury, Ashley Cain, Amber Dickinson, Heather Duris, Bridget Elmer, Duane L. Herrmann, Karl Hess, Julian Jenkins, Nick Krug, Christina Lewis, Jolie Lippitt, Carly Malso, Clair McKay, Samantha Morrison, Ann-Alice Oliver, Susan Poer, Brandon Quy, Beth Ridenour, Kayla Sandusky, Kimberley Scott, Carlos Velez, Anamarie Wilkins, Yolanda Wilson,  Albert Woods, Sr. and Sally Woodson. 

2023 Artists

The Artist INC 2023 artists are: Pradeep Bangalore,  Holley Blakeney, Jason Dailey, Jean Denney, Lyman Edwards,  Matthew Filby,  Jonah Graf, Ash Grub, Jodee Jensen, Cindy Kersenbrock, Troy Komahcheet, Aisha Lee Imani, Theresa Martin, Tiena Nazzaro, Laura Odell, Jose Saucedo, Kristen Shook, Zandra Sneed-Dawkins, Irene Tsuneta, Lesa Weller, and Tyson Williams. 

2022 Artists

The Artist INC 2022 artists are: Amy Allen, Samantha Banks, Jordan Brooks, Deb Bruner, Miranda Easton, Harvey Flowers, Kate Hastings, Jake Jackson, Lisa LaRue-Baker, Phyllis Klyma, Allison Koemer-Smith, Alicia Saucedo, Allison Shore, Kody Stadler, Holly Taylor, and Preston Walker. 

2021 Artists

The Artist INC 2021  artists are: Carmen Anello, Benjamin Arnfield, Byron Ashley, Audrey Bosley, Anthony Braun, Kim D. Brook, Robert Tapley Bustamante, Katie Heffren, Rodney L Hoover, Erika Kjorlie Geery, Lisa LaRue-Baker, Angela Lexow, Liza MacKinnon, Xavier Martinez, Kyra Miller, Devin M. Morrison, Paul Rudy, Dané Shobe, Nathan Short, Ptr Sponseller, Susan K. Theroff, Jeremy Wangler, Rebecca Waugh, Brian Wiedle, and Ryan Wills.