The 40th Brookside Art Annual is May 1-3, 2026
You don't want to miss the 2026 Brookside Art Annual! The 40th Anniversary starts Friday, May 1st at 5 pm and runs through Sunday, May 3rd at 5 pm. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts top artists, is a favorite for many buyers and arts enthusiasts and is ranked amongst the best in the nation each year.
Located in an eclectic neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, the historic Brookside Shops are just minutes from downtown, the Plaza, and the metro suburbs. Although we have a variety of activities, our focus at the show is ART! The show brings top artists from around the country and consistently ranks in the top twenty-five shows according to Art Source.
2026 Show Hours:
- Fri, May 1st, 5pm-9pm
- Sat, May 2rd, 10am-9pm
- Sun, May 3rd, 11am-5pm
The show is located at 63rd and Brookside Boulevard (one block east of Wornall) between 63rd Street and Meyer Boulevard.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Brookside Art Annual!
Thank you to the 2026 Art Annual sponsors!
Featured Artist
Congratulations to 2026 featured artist Scott Hildebrandt, Littleton, Colorado. Nicknamed "Mister Christmas," Scott creates three-dimensional work reimagining life creating miniature scenes in repurposed vintage items he calls vessels. “It’s like creating a memory inside a memory.” His nostalgic work is a great representation of Brookside as we celebrate our 40th anniversary and go “Back to the 80’s!”
Visit Scott at Booth #155. Scott's work is also featured on the 2026 commemorative posters, shirts and cards which are available to purchase at the Merchandise Booth near 63rd and Brookside Blvd. Meanwhile, click below for more about Scott and his work.
Explore 2026 Exhibiting Artists
Visit the Brookside Art Annual to see top artists in over a dozen mediums from jewelry to painting and clay to photography. From show veterans to artists exhibiting in Brookside for the first time, nearly 180 artists from across the country were selected through an extensive jurying process that brings a new mix of outstanding art to the heart of Brookside each year.
May 1-3, 2026, see nearly 180 artists including returning award winners like 2025 Virginia Kellogg Best of Show artist Chris Dahlquist (center) and her photography. Meanwhile, click HERE to explore the artists before the show.
2026 Show hours & details
2026 is our 40th anniversary Brookside Art Annual held in the heart of Kansas City! Consistently ranked as one of the top 25 shows in the country by ArtSource, we pride ourselves on offering quality, varied art from across the U.S.
The 3-day show takes place on the first weekend in May, this year May 1st through May 3rd.
- Fri, May 1st, 5pm-9pm
- Sat, May 2nd, 10am-9pm
- Sun, May 3rd, 11am-5pm
Learn more about the show, activities and more, as well as the historic Brookside shops by clicking below.
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