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INSPire!
2026
unmasked
April 16 6p-8p
Zhou B Art Center, KCMO
Free Event Food & Drink Prints Available for Purchase
This year’s theme, Unmasked, invites our students to explore identity, truth, and the courage it takes to be seen. Through vibrant, student-created masks and mixed media artworks, our young artists reveal parts of themselves—what they share with the world and what they carry quietly within.
The project honors the legacy of our namesake, Gordon Parks, who used his camera as a weapon against injustice and a mirror to the soul. Like Parks, our students are learning to tell powerful stories through visual expression—stories that unmask not just struggle, but also strength, beauty, and hope.
your inspire! 2026
host committee
Dr. Regina Nouhan
Dr. Regina Nouhan
Briana Blocker
Briana Blocker
Kellye Crocket
Kellye Crocket
Stacey Deere
Stacey Deere
Dr. Zdenka Guadarrama
Dr. Zdenka Guadarrama
Jenny Harris
Jenny Harris
Jonathan Klem
Jonathan Klem
Ryan Long
Ryan Long
Christy Moreno
Christy Moreno
Blake Nelson
Blake Nelson
John & Allison Shorgl
John & Allison Shorgl
Paul Willson
Paul Willson
Gwen Van Asselt
Gwen Van Asselt
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Attend Volunteer Support
INSPIRE!
INSPIRE! is an annual art exhibition and fundraiser that pays homage to the exemplary work and enduring values of our namesake, Gordon Parks. This event aims to create a platform for the community to engage and grow, providing a unique opportunity for fundraising. Through the showcase of artistic expressions, we aspire to inspire both our students and supporters, fostering a deep connection with the mission and vision of Gordon Parks Elementary. By celebrating art, community, and philanthropy, we aim to further cultivate a sense of shared purpose and commitment among our stakeholders, ensuring the continued support for the values championed by Gordon Parks.
