Board of Directors
Deanna Capps
Deanna is a professional artist and graphic designer. She earned her BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree) in Illustration and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute in 2004. more
Tom Platt
Tom Platt got involved in the Westport Center for the Arts through his Heart of Westport neighborhood association and his work with the Kansas City Public Library, where Kids Team Up for Art sessions have been held. more
Marian Thomas
Marian M. Thomas earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Oberlin College, and the Master of Music in Applied Organ degree from Boston University’s School for the Arts. more
Stan Morgan
For Stan working with children is always a rewarding experience whether as a teacher, graphic artist, muralist, recreation leader, and even lifeguard. more
Glenn Stewart
Glenn thinks art can be expressed in so many different ways. It is a form self expression, communication and healing, for the artist and viewer, especially during this pandemic time. more
Founders
Scott Myers, founding member
Scott Myers, one of the founders and a long-time board president of Westport Center for the Arts, passed away in 2023. He was an artist in his own right, having written seven full length plays. more
Adjunct Staff
Lyra Pherigo, Brown Bag Concert Director
Nora Burkett, Dancing Word director
Mary Jo Draper, Marketing and Website Manager
Support
Deanna Capps, Financial Manager