This is a Crossroads mainstay. They have a really interesting space in an old warehouse. This is…read moreamong some of the better art galleries in the district. I believe they have art from local artists as well as national artists like Dale Chihuly. Always something interesting, usually pretty cutting edge. Visit on a First Friday if you want a lively crowd (but it may be really really crowded) or visit any other day and have the space to yourself!

Besides being jaded and living next door to Sherry's gallery, she has top notch artistry on display…read morein an amazing setting. Many of the artists she has on display are well known (depending on the show) and often even available to meet-and-greet. Its a hip place to see what is new, fresh, and nice in the world of art.

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!

I enjoyed a recent visit to Kiosk Gallery to see an exhibition by Charles Jones entitled…read more"WILDERNESS:The Western Edge of a Dream". As one of several spaces in Columbus Park that participate in a 3rd Fridays art walk, I really appreciated the intimacy of the space that afforded the three works on exhibit enough room to be appreciated and contemplated. This is especially true since in this case all 3 works are studies for larger , even more dynamic works intended to be commissioned by patrons or even museums; so having space between them gave me room to envision the completed works. I am looking forward to revisiting in the near future on an evening, perhaps this Friday to see their current exhibit "Courtside Manner", to see how they light the space and the works on display, but I have every confidence that they will be done with meticulous quality and attention to detail.

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!

A local project to encourage artists and display their work. On the first Friday of every month,…read morethey open it to the public to come to admire the talented group of artists. A fun date night activity or tourist attraction for friends or family visiting.

If you have read my Yelp review of Union Station, you would know how much this building means to…read moreme; now and especially in my childhood. Being able to secretly navigate the hidden staircases and hallways of the sub-basements and upper secluded floors while my father worked the midnight shift here in the mid 70's, is etched into my permanent memories. Graffiti Attic has leased the abandoned and unrepaired 7th floor and have invited in street artists to go wild with whatever they want to do. The large circular maze is filled with art that ranges from cartoonish black light pieces, to message driven work, whimsical, macabre and a good helping of Kansas City referenced pieces. We were told it would take 15 minutes to walk the circuit but spent more than 40. It is captivating and brings back all those childhood memories of navigating long dark hallways and wondering what is around the next corner. Graffiti Attic is as much a haunted abandoned building experience as it is an art gallery. The exhibit is only viewable for 7 hours on the first Friday of the each month, so plan ahead. There is no admission but they accept donations and art and clothing are for sale. The coolest experience that I've witnessed in Kansas City this year. Check it out!

I went to Images Art Gallery this weekend after learning that a former co-worker was exhibiting and…read moreselling his art at this artist owned co-op gallery. I've driven by many times but never noticed it before which is a shame, because there is some wonderful art on display. Currently there is a juried show with scores of pieces from every media. Truly something for everyone from landscapes and photography to more contemporary and profound. I was able to pick up a couple of card size watercolors for framing and a large magnet to brighten my office and refrigerator from my artist friend James Masters and a small card size photo from artist Marla Craven. Images Art Gallery will always be a quick pitstop for me whenever visiting downtown Overland Park in the future. Another easy way to support local artists and add some beauty to your day.

This locally run gallery gives us local artists a chance to display our best work. There are…read moreseveral kinds of art for sale: paintings, jewelry, pottery, etc. I am a painter of fine art and I appreciate the excellent quality of everyone's art.

This is a quaint gallery for paintings, photography, and pottery. The artists have joined in a…read morecollective effort to showcase their work and offer it for sale. One lady I visited with paints portraits and does a very nice job. I was particularly drawn to the pottery...especially the colanders for berries and the yarn bowl. These are things I had never seen before. Nice place to select a gift created by local artists. With direct contact available to the artists I would think if you wanted something custom made this would be a good place to inquire about it.

Englewood Arts Center is a bright spot in Independence nestled in the neighborhood of Englewood…read morelined with majestic homes and boosts local shops such as Four Corners Framed Art, Englewood Cafe for breakfast n lunch and Vivilore restaurant. The art center sits in a remodeled medical building and founded by a grassroots community initiative that has transformed a vacant building into something very special. The Third Friday Art Walks, a monthly event throughout the Englewood Arts District is a lot of fun as one Friday they were having glassblowing demos. They even offer an entry level 101 class for get started burning glass. How cool! A new addition to the outside are these very tall flowers which was a public community art project where the petals, painted by the community, were welded on and made out of fan blades bought from the restore in Independence plus chandler parts and house items adding to parts of the flower. The arts center is managed by Amie Jacobsen, an artist herself and Ty Peyton Follis Admin coordinator Another gem in one of our Kansas City neighborhoods. Englewoodarts.com

A large multi floor building with public sculpture and murals outside and an interior with spaces…read morefor gallery exhibits, artist studio rental, events space, classes, glass blowing, and a cool little gift shop. I was completely amazed by the selection of artists on display and the scope of the art. On my Saturday afternoon visit, I was able to see two exhibits. The first was "Confluence'; a collaboration of their 8 resident artist using mixed media - a beautiful and varied media exhibit. Upstairs I witnessed "Faces After Suicide" a very powerful exhibit from Lindsey Doolittle featuring drawings from her suicide survivors support group. I was able to chat with her and gain a deeper understanding of all the emotions that a suicide survivor must endure. A conversation that I'll always remember. Thank you Lindsey and Englewood Arts for this exhibit. And of course the gift shop is right on the way out the door and has a great selection with very reasonable prices. I secured a glass heart for my wife's upcoming birthday. I will return for all future exhibits and it will definitely be a place to pick up some local art for Christmas gifts this year.