Community Conversations Interview with Cruz Martinez, Featured Artist for Chicano: Deja Tu Huella
Above: Cruz's featured piece titled, "In the Still of the Night" My Conversation with Cruz Martinez Last month, I had the privilege of sitting down to…
Chicano Deja Tu Huella
Chicano: Deja Tu Huella Check out at our featured art piece for Chicano: Deja Tu Huella by Cruz Martinez Join us for Opening Night on First Friday, May 1st from 6–9 PM at Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center, 1701 Jarboe St,…
2026 Arte Y Alma Mattie Rhodes Gala
2026 Mattie Rhodes Gala Please join us for our Annual Masquerade Gala: Arte Y Alma, taking place on June 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Grand Hall in Kansas City, MO. Here is the link to…
2026 Children’s Art Exhibit
Annual Children's Exhibit Join us for the April First Friday Children's Exhibit Opening on Friday, April 3rd at 5pm! Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center 1701 Jarboe KCMO 64108
2026 Westside Art Camps
Summer Art Camps at Mattie Rhodes Center Mattie Rhodes Center summer camp dates are here for 2026! Please note, pick up and drop-off will be at the Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center at 1701 Jarboe, KCMO 64108. Itty Bitty Art Camps…
Mujer de Corazon
Mujer de Corazon Exhibit Opening Friday, March 6, 2026 6pm MRC Cultural Center 1701 Jarboe, KCMO 64108 Join us for Mujer de Corazon, an exhibition celebrating the power, resilience, and creativity of women through the voices of three dynamic artists…
2026 Events
2026 EVENTS Please reach out to Natalie Gonzales at ngonzales@mattierhodes.org for sponsorship opportunities or more information!
Community Conversations Interview with Day of the Dead Featured Artist, Liz Gonzalez “Zelaznogzil”
Back in September, I had the privilege of sitting down to chat with Liz Gonzalez, also known as Zelaznogzil, to discuss her experiences growing up between Chihuahua, Mexico, and Kansas City, finding Mattie Rhodes as a budding artist in her…
2025 Dia de los Muertos
Day of the Dead Opening Celebration First Friday, October 3rd | 6pm MRC Cultural Center, 1701 Jarboe, KCMO 64108 Join us in the opening celebration of our Annual Day of teh Dead exhibition! Stop by our Cultural Center to view…
Community Conversations Interview with Chicano Forever Featured Artist, Ray Olais
Community Conversations documents the experiences of artists, activists, and community members in Kansas City throughout their lives. It will highlight their work, lives, and connection to the arts in Kansas City and here at Mattie Rhodes. It will also…
MRC’s NE Back to School Event
Please join us on Thursday, August 7th from 4-6pm at our MRC NE Office 148 N. Topping Ave, KCMO 64123. We will have free backpacks, free immunizations, free eye exams, free snacks and more! Thank you to Mercado Fresco for…