Fortresses

Fortresses magazine is a quarterly publication dedicated to elevating Kansas City arts discourse.

We mentor and support both established and emerging critical writers to present innovative pedagogical lenses that will enhance art appreciation and art literacy among diverse audiences.

Our mission is to cultivate art criticism that identifies and interprets cultural, political, and economic trends shaping Kansas City’s artistic landscape.

Alongside writers, artists, educators, collectors, galleries, and cultural stewards, we employ the capabilities of critical discourse to elevate the city’s profile in regional and national art markets. 

Thank you for joining us on this journey of future-making.