---
title: Brookside Art Annual
description: Kansas City's juried outdoor art show, held each spring in the historic Brookside Shops district.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/brookside-art-annual
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-16"
updatedAt: "2026-10-16"
organizationType: Festival
location: Kansas City, MO, United States
website: https://brooksideartannual.com/
---

# Brookside Art Annual

*Festival • Kansas City, MO, United States*

## About

Kansas City's juried outdoor art show, held each spring in the historic Brookside Shops district.

The Brookside Art Annual is a three-day outdoor art show held on the first weekend of May in the historic Brookside Shops, in the center of Kansas City. It is the city's first outdoor art show of the year and has run for 40 years, with its 40th anniversary in 2026.

Nearly 180 artists from across the country are chosen through an extensive jurying process. They show work in over a dozen mediums, from jewelry and painting to clay and photography. The show is consistently ranked among the top twenty-five art shows in the United States by Art Source.

Each year it names a featured artist whose work appears on commemorative posters, shirts and cards, and it presents awards such as the Virginia Kellogg Best of Show. Alongside a variety of activities, its stated focus is the art.

## Details

- **Address:** 220 W. Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64113
- **Website:** https://brooksideartannual.com/

## Programs

View current programs from Brookside Art Annual on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/brookside-art-annual