"Let each man exercise the art he knows." - Aristophanes

About Us

KCVLAA was formed in May 2004 with the encouragement of the Missouri Arts Council, the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City, the St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts and the Texas Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts. KCVLAA serves portions of western Missouri and eastern Kansas, including the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. This geographical area previously was served by the St. Louis organization. With the high concentration of artists and arts organizations in the Kansas City area, a separate local organization was needed. KCVLAA has helped more than a hundred local artists in 2009 and requests for help continue.

Without KCVLAA, the legal and accounting problems of many artists and arts organizations would go unresolved. KCVLAA provides a critical link between members of the legal, business and arts communities. A thriving arts community contributes to a positive economic and social environment for all of us.

who we are

Board of Directors

Porter Arneill

Brent Burkholder , Treasurer

Robert Edwards

Susannah Evans

Todd Gangel

Lauren Helmstetter

Carl Helmstetter

Jane Lowery, Advisory Member

Julie Metzler

David L. Rein, Jr.

Judy Sharp, Secretary

Rebecca Stroder, Chair 

Executive Director

Danielle Merrick