The Arts Commission oversees a number of arts initiatives including:

• Raymore City Hall Council Chamber Gallery. Display and sell your original art in the Chamber Gallery. Contact us at arts@raymore.com to learn more.
• Power of Perspectives Art Competition. Participate in this annual competition and awards reception at Centerview on Friday, April 17, 2026! Visit raymore.com/pop for all the details. 
• Concerts at Hawk Ridge Park Amphitheater on the second Friday night of the month, June through October (free admission, bring your own drinks, snacks, chair/blanket).
• Hosting the 50+ piece band Sounds of South Kansas City Community Band for two concerts each summer at the Centerview event space.
• Public art. The commission hosts permanent and rotating public art in Raymore parks & public spaces.
• Station Stop Art Party. This hands-on art festival for children returns in 2026 from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 1 at T.B. Hanna Station, 214 S Washington St.
• Raymore Chili Cook-Off. This event returns for year two on Saturday, Oct. 3 2026! Visit www.raymore.com/chili for details.

View current members and apply to volunteer on a board, commission or committee.

Questions? Contact Communications Director Melissa Harmer at mharmer@raymore.com or 816-892-3002.