About Us
Fired by a unique vision, the western Independence arts hub is supporting artists, improving lives and fostering home ownership
In the diverse and determined Englewood neighborhood of western Independence, home is where the art is.
Embodying that ethos since 2022 is the Englewood Arts Center, a progressively growing hub of art learning, artmaking, art exhibiting and a host of art-driven public events attracting neighborhood residents and visitors from both sides of the state line.
“We lead with the arts,” says Michael Baxley, executive director of Englewood Arts, the nonprofit organization tasked with operating the arts center. “But I’m more interested in community-building and the arts at the same time.”
Englewood Arts Overlay District
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