Get to know the Kansas woman credited as America’s first female commercial tattoo artist and how tattoos expanded from indigenous communities to circus side shows, to the spotlit walls of an art gallery.
This live edition of KCUR’s award-winning podcast A People’s History of Kansas City is set within the exhibition "This is Permanent" featuring 17 area artists celebrating tattoos as an art form.
Join host Mackenzie Martin, reporter Julie Denesha, and tattoo artists Ron Dolecek and Laryn Langford as they pull back the curtain on the life and influence of the marvelous Maud Wagner, who paved the way for other female tattoo artists, and explore how local artists are engaging with tattoos in fresh ways.
When: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | One night, two showtimes to choose from!
Happy Hour Show: Doors 5:30 p.m. | Program 6-7 p.m.
Late Show: Doors 7:30 p.m. | Program 8-9 p.m.
Where: InterUrban ArtHouse | 8001 Newton, Overland Park, KS
Tickets: $10 for KCUR and IUAH members | $15 non-members
Questions and accessibility accommodations: contact events@kcur.org