Thank you for attending the What Works session at UMKC on February 10, 2026. Click on the slide image to download a pdf of the slide deck used during the session.

Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Artist Services division offers many individual artist professional development opportunities including Artist INC programs. In particular, you might wish to sign up for the free Artist INC Express Kansas City workshop to be held at Charlotte Street on April 11-12, 2026. Register now.

Pushing the Flywheel is a twice monthly roundup of curated opportunities and resources that help artists build momentum in their careers. Sign up now.

The Artists Thrive Summit will be held in Kansas City from March 24-26, 2026 just down the street from UMKC.

Want to read more about the What Works principles? Download Chapter 2 of Diane’s book Artist Entrepreneurship for Life: Making Art Work for You below or purchase the entire book through Routledge or Amazon.