About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Kansas Arts Network seeks a rural or regional Kansas host community, local arts agency, or convention and visitors bureau to co-host the 2027 and 2028 KANCon conferences. Selected partners must provide an indoor gathering space for at least 100 attendees, break-out areas for three concurrent sessions, 25 to 40 lodging rooms on peak nights, local food and beverage coordination, and a combined commitment targeting at least $20,000 in cash or in-kind support. Applicants must submit proposals by email to [email protected] by Thursday, November 19, 2026. A virtual information session takes place on November 3, 2026, and all inquiries are due by November 6, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Kansas Arts Network
Scope of work
- Access to a central indoor gathering space holding at least 100 attendees
- Break-out areas supporting a minimum of 3 concurrent sessions
- Lodging infrastructure providing approximately 25 to 40 rooms on peak nights
- Coordination of local caterers, food trucks, or independent restaurants for meals and receptions
- Securing a minimum of $20,000 in local cash or in-kind contributions and sponsorships
- Highlights and access to nearby creative spaces, downtown districts, or outdoor areas for off-site gatherings
Minimum qualifications
- Rural or regional Kansas host community with a thriving, collaborative arts ecosystem
Documents to include with your response
- The Creative Ecosystem description
- Artist & Cultural Spotlights overview
- Lodging & Access overview
- Venue Blueprint with capacities, costs, and technical amenities
- Off-Site Potential highlights
- Dining & Hospitality overview
- Civic Commitment statement from the city, local arts council, community foundation, or CVB
Key dates
- Virtual proposal information session
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- Inquiries & Questions Due
- Friday, November 6, 2026
- Proposals Due
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Award Notification
- Approximately one month following the submission deadline
- Target Event
- June/July 2027 & 2028
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Direct final proposals to the provided email address.
Contract details
- Term
- 2027 and 2028 conferences
- Place of performance
- Host community in Kansas