This is the place to be on First Friday…read more Part art gallery and part music venue. The art gallery rotates presenting artists. It also sells selected works and hosts interactive events like painting classes. The music venue schedules mostly electronic and dance-based performers. The events are usually scheduled on weekend evenings however special events will pop up from time to time. It's a little small inside, but the sound is pretty good. Lights are okay. A cash bar with limited beers and mixed drinks is available.

I had my 50th birthday party at MOD Gallery recently and it was amazing! Got a DJ, brought in some…read morefood, and it was a blast. They have a great lighting and sound/video setup, which makes it perfect for a dance party. The owner is wonderful and so were his staff. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Being a student at KCAI, I have been to my share of galleries in town, but last night was the first…read morenight I actually ventured to the Hilliard Gallery. Kansas City Cabaret was hosting their Beginning Burlesque Recital, of five fresh ladies that just graduated a burlesque class taught my the lovely Ms. Mary Magdelene (the dancing queen.) Besides the girls doing so well for their first burlesque show, the gallery space was really nice too. They had a really good sound system and wonderful video projections playing trippy spliced Betty Page videos. All of the artwork in the gallery is for sale, too! I guess the owner rents the space out for basically any event (wedding receptions, parties, burlesque recitals, art shows, art performances, you name it...) I think it's really cool that you can host basically any event in a space filled with amazing local art!

This is a cute gallery located in the Crossroads and is a staple for my First Friday outings. The…read morespace is super cool and the front gallery always has a rotating artist. The inner gallery changes less but still has a good variety of pieces and mediums. I've bought more art from this gallery than any other in the Crossroads and I always make sure to hit it up for my Christmas shopping. If you want photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry or sculpture, this gallery has it all. They ship if you are traveling or if you are shopping on a Frist Fridays and can't carry it around all night, they'll hold it for you. The people who own and run this place are always super friendly and helpful. There is a reason I always come back!

Recently I bought a new Lyman Whitaker wind sculpture from Leopold Gallery. They threw in a bottle…read moreof wine, a Malbec, which I appreciated and enjoyed. The wind sculpture was delivered about a month ago when I was out doing errands, so Jose wasn't able to bring it in for me as he normally would. Brian, my lovely next door neighbor, brought it in for me, It sat in its box, along w/ the box containing the poles, in my dining room until the weather cleared and Brian had time to install it. He came over last week, then discovered he didn't have the brackets he needed to attach it to the deck railing. My brother Jim attached my other wind sculpture to the deck railing w/ zip ties several years ago but those failed during high winds a few months ago and Brian reaffixed it to the railing, using brackets which will outlive me. He ordered more and was able to come over yesterday and install the new one. When he finished he observed that it looked like a menorah, which I hadn't noticed, but it does. I can see it from my seat at the dining table and if I stand up I can see it from my office window and I love the way it looks. Brian can see it from his deck. I'm going to be sending photos of it to Paul, who owns the gallery, so he can see how it looks.

Great first Friday Art is displayed with Great attention to…read moredetail. Wide variety of art availabl.

I'm so glad Yelp hosted its annual Yelpies at the Zhou B Art Center--otherwise I might never have…read morediscovered this incredible addition to Kansas City's arts community. Located near the 18th & Vine Jazz District, the center is the result of a stunning $26 million transformation of the former Crispus Attucks School. Before the program began, Izzy Vivas, Director of Sales at the Zhou B Art Center, welcomed us and shared an overview of the center's mission and rebirth. Like many other attendees, I walked in not knowing anything about the space. By the time Izzy finished, it was clear that this isn't just a renovation--it's a full-scale cultural revitalization. The building houses several dozen artist studios spread across two floors, and a number of them opened their doors after the event so guests could explore the work. It was a great mix--painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media--and the artists were friendly, passionate, and eager to share their stories. The atmosphere felt both professional and welcoming. I hope more Kansas Citians take the time to experience the Zhou B Art Center, especially during First Fridays. It's an impressive space with a lot of creative energy, and it deserves to become a regular stop for anyone who cares about local art.

I've been here a million times but have never really been able to view the art! I love it!…read more I think it's great that the artists are local and they have studios right there in the art center! Being able to see how someone's mind works in the form of art is so cool to me!

Saturday after breakfast I was fortunate to be just a skip down from the gallery…read more I walked in through the garage doors. The Gallery itself is spacious. I enjoyed featured artists like Hunt Slonem and Joe Ramiro Garcia. The art on view is fun and unique. I would definitely recommend strolling in if you're in the area - it's a great way to brighten your day! Perfect place to stop if you are an art collector!

Cool place to check out some art and have a look at what's new. Would visit again to look for…read moresomething that catches my eye.

This is a must stop when down in the Crossroads, especially during First Friday. Area adults with…read moredevelopmental disabilities sell their artwork here and also use the space to create their work. This is a great way for the artists to make income. 80% of the price goes directly to the artist. The remaining 20% is used to buy products for the artists to use. If you can not make it on First Friday, you can stop by on a weekday to see the work. I purchased a great piece and I am looking forward to visiting and adding to my collection. The best part was meeting the artist and his excitement knowing his artwork was getting a home and would be enjoyed. Thanks Josh! I love Gizmo!

Amazing place. Artwork is done by people with developmentally disabilities and they are some of the…read moremost talented people I've ever met. 80% of the proceeds go straight to the artists and the other 20% goes to help buy materials for them to create new works of art. Check out their Facebook page.

Emily in Paris from Netflix influence this visit. Luckily, they have extended the exhibition until…read morethe end of January 2022. We notice that their was two Van Gogh, one is Alive and one is Immersive. I'm glad I asked my girls if they wanted to go before it ends. We bought our tickets online, since you can only get it only online not the box office for the evening show. Regular is $45.00, Senior is $40.50, Military is $40.50 and Youth/Student is $29.99. Fees not included but I would say add $5 for taxes and fees. The experience is inside of Starlight Theater. It's not as big as I thought it would be. But the first room, it's layout like a museum, you can read who Van Gogh was and his art history. I like the Van Gogh room which consists chairs and bed, it look just like his painting. You can also sit on the bed or chair to get your photo opp. Next room is where you can experience Van Gogh Alive. It displays his quotes and his arts and the music makes it worthwhile. I tis a 42 minute video. I would suggest sitting on the floor where the projection is, you can be with the art. Lots of people were standing or sitting, but we sat on the floor on the projection and it was fun. Last, is the Sunflower Selfie Room. It was definitely smaller but the mirror effect made it look like infinity. Definitely worth the visit especially with a good company.

Since Van Gogh Immersive was cancelled ( refunds STILL pending) we knew my mother in law was sad to…read moremiss it and Van Gogh Alive and Starlight came thru! Yes it is a smaller production but very well done. The 42minute loop is captivating and the music adds to the experience. She loved it! There are few benches for older or those with mobility needs. Most people sit on the floor. The sunflower selfie room was small but cool. Take the time and experience Van Gogh Aluve.

This gallery is open on First Fridays and is one of our favorites. Almost all the art in the main…read moreroom is painted and created by the woman who rents the establishment. You can find her pouring wine from behind a make-shift bar most First Fridays and she loves to talk to people. There is almost always live music on a stage against one of the walls and you will find someone from every walk of life hanging out, drinking a beverage, buying art, and enjoying music. The side room of this gallery has rotating artists and it's always super fascinating. We love this place because the art is cool and moderately priced. We bought two prints just this past First Fridays and love them! It is not a large space and gets pretty crowded, but we still always stop by. If you're out in the East Crossroads next month, come stop in and check it out. Totally worth it!