The 39th Brookside Art Annual, Friday May 2nd thru Sunday, May 4th, 2025!
The Brookside Art Annual celebrates its 39th year May 2-4, 2025. Save the date – you don’t want to miss one of the KC metro's largest attractions and one of the country’s top art shows. Located in an eclectic neighborhood in the center of Kansas City, Brookside is just minutes from downtown, the Plaza and the southern suburbs. The Brookside Art Annual is the first major art show of the year and draws thousands of people from across the region. The focus of the show is on ART! This community loves art shows and the Brookside show consistently ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Source.
The Brookside Art Annual is hosted each year by the Brookside Business Association (BBA). The BBA is a non-profit organization of merchants working to promote and improve the community in the heart of Kansas City. Dominated by quaint neighborhoods, the Brookside neighborhood becomes the center of the Midwest art community each May. The Brookside Art Annual is known for its festive atmosphere, hospitality, and convenience, and has become a must-attend event for artists and art seekers alike.
The show is located at 63rd and Brookside Boulevard (one block east of Wornall) between 63rd Street and Meyer Boulevard. The annual show included children's activities, including face painting, arts and crafts, balloon animals and more. Visitors can also enjoyed some of the best Brookside had to offer at our Art Annual food booths. You can find out more specifics on the show at BrooksideArtAnnual.com.
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More Art Annual Info
2025 Art Annual Show Hours:
Friday, May 2nd, 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, May 3rd, 10am - 9pm
Sunday, May 4th, 11am - 5pm
Children's Activities:
The show includes children's activities all weekend long. Starting Friday night the kiddos can have their face painted, and request their favorite balloon art for a nominal fee. The fun continues Saturday and Sunday with more face painting and balloons, and free arts and crafts hosted by Cosentino's Price Chopper, heARTbeat Studio, Fancy Faces, and Clownin Around KC. Come join the fun north of the tennis courts in Brookside Court Park, and just steps away from the information booth at 63rd and Brookside Plaza.
The Culinary Arts:
While you’re at the Art Annual we encourage you to take a break and enjoy some of the best food Brookside has to offer at our Art Annual food booths - local restaurants served up a variety of delicious food and drink options ranging from grilled chicken and pulled pork hot off the grill from Cosentino’s Market, to savory burgers from Charlie Hooper’s and street tacos from Brookside Barrio, to kettle corn and ice cream from Topsy’s / Baskin Robbins, to mouthwatering treats from Nothing Bundt Cakes and delicious and healthy vegan smoothies and bowls from Everbowl. There was something for everyone! Need something to drink? No worries there’s a variety of sodas, wine, beer and other drinks to quench your thirst during the show. Food booths are open during show hours and generally take cash or credit card, but see booths for details. Need cash - see our list of local banks and ATMs below.
Art Annual Commemorative Items
Visit the merchandise booth near the intersection of 63rd and Brookside Blvd. Shirts, hats, posters and note cards are available with the 2025 featured artwork by Michael Cherepak. Shirts are $25, hoodies are $40, hats are $20, note cards are $5 to $10, and posters are $5. Michael will be on site in booth #52 to sign 2025 Brookside Art Annual posters. Limited quantities of commemorative items from past shows will also be available including posters, cards and shirts. Quantities are limited so grab them while you can. Unless sold out, items are available during Art Annual hours.
Restrooms & Hand Washing:
Portable restrooms and handwashing stations are located at the north (63rd Street) and south (Meyer Blvd) ends of the show. Accessible restrooms are located at the north (63rd Street) end of the show, next to the bus stop.
Banks & ATMs:
Brookside is home to four major banks, all with ATMs.
- Bank Midwest, 6249 Brookside Blvd (63rd and Brookside Blvd)
- Chase Bank, 115 W 63rd St (63rd Street between Brookside Plaza and Baltimore)
- Commerce Bank, 6336 Brookside Plaza (Meyer and Brookside Plz)
- BOK Financial, 7 W 62nd Ter (62nd Ter and Main)
ATMs are also available at the following:
- Cosentino's Market in Brookside, 14 W 62nd Terr
- Cosentino's Price Chopper, 6327 Brookside Plaza
Mail & Shipping:
Purchased art but aren’t sure how to get it home safely, or what to send it to someone special. No worries. Brookside has plenty of options to mail or ship your new treasures.
- Country Club Post Office, 108 W 63rd St
- Mail Pkgs Etc., 6300 Main St
- The UPS Store, 107 W 63rd St
Framing & Matting Services:
Need your new artwork framed before you take it home? Do it in Brookside. Many artists carry unframed works and prints, and the Brookside Art Annual also sells commemorative show posters and cards suitable for framing. Good news – Brookside can help prepare your art for display at home or work.
- Brookside Gallery and Framing, 114 W 63rd St
- a store named STUFF, 316 W 63rd St
Other resources in the Brookside Shops:
Need anything else while you’re at the show? Brookside likely has what you need. From wrapping paper to gift cards, and sunglasses to organic sunscreen, you’ll likely to find just what you need while you’re visiting Brookside. Looking for something? Use the following links for a directory of businesses by category.
Explore Brookside:
The historic Brookside Shops are a favorite Kansas City destination, a star of the greater Brookside area, and home to many unique and wonderful shops, restaurants and services. Be sure to stroll through the shops while you're in Brookside. From children's clothing and toys, hand-made candles, the latest fashion, personal care products and services, to your everyday needs from the pharmacy, grocery store or hardware store, you can find almost anything in the Brookside Shops. A diamond in the city for over 100 years, the historic Brookside shops have served the community since 1919. Hundreds of business owners have started their dreams in Brookside and served thousands of customers with a friendly smile and the kind of customer service only a neighbor can provide. The boundaries of the Brookside CID are Wornall Road to the west, Main Street to the east, 62nd Terrace to the north, and Meyer Blvd to the south. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Thank you to our 2025 Title Sponsors!
Thank you to our 2025 Premier and Supporting Sponsors!
Questions about the Art Annual? Visit BrooksideArtAnnual.com, E-mail brooksideartannualkc@gmail.com or call the Brookside Business Association at 816-523-5553