JCDS Emerging Artists

JCDS Emerging Artists We provide career & personal enrichment for individuals w/ intellectual & developmental disabilities

Art Program as employment for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Thank you to everyone who came to support Ryan Sikes and JCDSEA! We had sooooo much fun. If you missed it, never fear! T...
09/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to support Ryan Sikes and JCDSEA! We had sooooo much fun. If you missed it, never fear! The show runs to October 5th at the JOCO Central Resource Library. Bring your favorite art lovers. 💜🎉🖼️

Studio stills: Carleigh masking techniques, George teaching Zach, and other silliness and joy from this week. Don’t forg...
08/22/2025

Studio stills: Carleigh masking techniques, George teaching Zach, and other silliness and joy from this week. Don’t forget we have 2 shows coming up! 🎉💜

Last week Daniel not only made great art but WON the Top Banana Award for guessing how much candy was sold during Summer...
08/18/2025

Last week Daniel not only made great art but WON the Top Banana Award for guessing how much candy was sold during Summer Camp this year. We love working in such a creative and fun building! 🎉🤣🍌

August 29th come celebrate Ryan Sikes: SO FAR. This show is a celebration of 20 years of work. For the first time ever s...
08/14/2025

August 29th come celebrate Ryan Sikes: SO FAR. This show is a celebration of 20 years of work. For the first time ever some of Ryan’s work will be available in prints! Come see it at the Johnson County Central Resource Library (9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212). This show will run until Oct. 5th.

Studio stills. We are open M-F 9am-3pm. Come see how the magic happens! 🎉💜🥰
08/07/2025

Studio stills. We are open M-F 9am-3pm. Come see how the magic happens! 🎉💜🥰

Check out these lovely new paintings from Brad! 🦭✨🌳
07/31/2025

Check out these lovely new paintings from Brad! 🦭✨🌳

We’ll see you at the reception for Ryan’s solo retrospective! Joco Central resource Library (9875 W.87 OPKS) Friday, Aug...
07/29/2025

We’ll see you at the reception for Ryan’s solo retrospective! Joco Central resource Library (9875 W.87 OPKS) Friday, August 29, 2025 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm. This exhibit spans 20 years of Ryan’s career So Far! 🫟🖌️🖼️

Carleigh’s Iconic Lawrence series continues with the Watkins Museum ! 🖼️🗺️📸
07/25/2025

Carleigh’s Iconic Lawrence series continues with the Watkins Museum ! 🖼️🗺️📸

George is thinking about the weather in this new piece: “Pressure: High to Low” 🖼️🎨🖌️(36” x 36”)
07/24/2025

George is thinking about the weather in this new piece: “Pressure: High to Low” 🖼️🎨🖌️(36” x 36”)

Check out: Squirrel Friend! A new painting from Andrea Dubbert 🐿️🎨🫟
07/22/2025

Check out: Squirrel Friend! A new painting from Andrea Dubbert 🐿️🎨🫟

Thank you to everyone who came to the Emerging Artists and Papercrete Summer Sale! We had a blast showcasing the incredi...
07/21/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to the Emerging Artists and Papercrete Summer Sale! We had a blast showcasing the incredible talent of our artists.

If you missed out on the painting of your dreams, don't forget our online store is set to open back up after we take inventory ✨️

Did you end up with a painting or creation from the Summer Sale? If so, comment the name of the painting below!

Address

8788 Metcalf
Overland Park, KS
66212

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19138262629

Website

https://www.jocogov.org/department/developmental-supports/day-services/work-enrichm

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