Arts and Crafts in Kansas City

Kansas City

This section includes local art schools, art museums, galleries, 3D fabrication services and makerspaces. Museums and galleries are included because they can be sources of creative inspiration even if their exhibitions don't fall within the steampunk category. The gear icon indicates locations likely to be of particular interest to steampunks.

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Art Education

Kansas City Art Institute

Kansas City, MO, USA

The Kansas City Art Institute is a private, independent, four-year college of fine arts and design in Kansas City, Missouri. . .

Fabrication Services/Makerspaces

3D Hubs - Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, KS, USA

3D Hubs is a website that provides access to 3D printing services around the world. . .

3D Hubs - Kansas City, MO

Kansas City, MO, USA

3D Hubs is a website that provides access to 3D printing services around the world. . .

Black & Veatch MakerSpace

Overland Park, KS, USA

This makerspace is housed at the Johnson County Central Resource Library in Overland Park. . .

Lawrence Center for Entrepreneurship

Lawrence, KS, USA

This non-profit includes a maker studio with a 3D printer, CNC mill and laser cutter. . .

Makexyz 3D Printing - Kansas City

Kansas City, MO, USA

Makexyz is a website that provides access to independent 3D printing services around the world. . .

The UPS Store #4701 - Shawnee - 3D Printing/Scanning

Shawnee, KS, USA

This is one of many UPS Store locations that offer 3D printing and scanning services. . .

Galleries

Phoenix Gallery - Kansas City

Kansas City, MO, USA

This gallery includes pottery, blown glass, woodwork, textiles and jewelry. . .

Phoenix Gallery - Lawrence

Lawrence, KS, USA

"At the Phoenix Gallery you will find a wide selection of exquisite pottery, blown glass, woodwork, textiles, jewelry, gifts and much more," the website says. . .

Museums

Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

St. Joseph, MO, USA

"The Albrecht-Kemper serves as a cultural arts center for Northwest Missouri. . ."

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Kansas City, MO, USA

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is Missouri's largest contemporary museum. . .

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Kansas City, MO, USA

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, is known for its neoclassical architecture and extensive collection of Asian art. . .

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Overland Park, KS, USA

The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is located on the campus of Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas. . .

Spencer Museum of Art

Lawrence, KS, USA

The Spencer Museum of Art, located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, houses a collection numbering nearly 36,000 artworks and artifacts in all media. . .

Welcome

The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine and resource directory for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You'll find stories about people, places and events in the steampunk world, as well as guides to retail outlets, museums, galleries, eateries, and other attractions in 36 North American regions, with more to come. We also have several pages of resources for artists, writers, and people with an interest in 19th century history. The site launched in March 2018 and is currently in public beta (meaning "please excuse our dust"). Read more. . .