Special KC Holiday Edition!
|
|
Pushing the Flywheel –
Pushing the Flywheel, the official blog of Artist INC, is an ongoing resource for Midwest regional artists. For Artist INC alumni, “pushing the flywheel” is not only the final lesson of the Artist INC workshop, it represents the hard work and eventual momentum
that comes as they take control of their careers.
|
Upcoming Events Featuring Artist INC Fellows & Facilitators
|
Hello Art’s annual Small Works Show and Holiday Sale features affordable works by local artists. This year the event has expanded to an all-day event occupying multiple levels of the hotel and featuring more than 40 artists and makers including several Artist INC facilitators and fellows!
The Hotel Phillips
106 W. 12th St. KCMO 64105
Sunday, December 6, 10am- 5pm
|
Belger Crane Yard Studios Open House & Holiday Sale
 Join local artists in their studios for this annual holiday open house. Many will be selling handcrafted pottery, jewelry, sculpture and ornaments in a variety of styles and prices! Belger Crane Yard Studios Open House & Holiday Sale is part of the Kansas City Clay Guild’s Annual Pottery Tour. Artist INC Advance artist Cydney Ross will be selling her new porcelain jewelry line Structural Integrity Designs featured in the image above!
This event kicks off First Friday, December 4, & continues through the weekend.
Friday, December 4th, 6-9pm
Saturday, December 5th, 10am-4pm
Sunday, December 6th, 10am-4pm
|
The River Market Event Place is hosting a show and sale of a wide variety of artworks curated by local artist and Artist INC Fellow Michael Schliefke.The show will feature twenty artists with works ranging from paintings, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, furniture and locally crafted creative holiday gifts. The show opens with a reception with artists on Sunday, December 6 from 1pm to 8pm, and will have open hours on Monday and Tuesday from 11am to 8pm, Perfect times for lunchtime and post-work hours.
Sunday, December 6, 1pm-8pm
Monday, December 7, 11am-8pm
Tuesday, December 8, 11am-8pm
|
Artist INC Advance Project Presentation Night 
Wednesday, December 9
6:30 PM
Doors open at 6PM
AIA Kansas City
1801 McGee, KCMO, 64108
Come cast YOUR vote for your favorite project!
The 2015 Artist INC Advance class – 14 of some of Kansas City’s most talented and driven visual and performing artists have spent the past 9 weeks developing art projects are now ready to share with the community. Artists will present their final projects and we will ask you to VOTE for the project you consider the most deserving of a $1,000 grant.
The artists presenting include Debbie Barrett- Jones, Laura Isaac, Lisa Marie Evans, Annie Cherry Montgomery, Andi Meyer, Camry Ivory, Anson the Ornery, Michael McClintock, Kasey Rausch, Trilla Ray-Carter, Cydney Ross, Emily Evans Sloan, Casey Whittier, and the M.O.I. aka the Minister of Information.
|
Debbie Barrett-Jones Holiday Trunk Show & Studio Space Fundraiser
Come join the holiday cheer with food and drinks while supporting local textile artist, Debbie Barrett-Jones’ next new adventure, moving her art studio to Brookside in 2016. Make this season extra special with the perfect, one-of-a-kind woven gift for you or your loved one. Debbie will have her large hand-dyed, woven textiles, scarves and yarn necklaces, available to purchase.
Hosted by Susan Lordi-Marker
1216 West 57 Terrace, KC MO 64113
Thursday, December 10th, 6-8:30pm
|
You’re Invited! Please join the team at PLUG Projects for Out of the Forest and Into the Future Fundraiser PARTY! This event is Friday, December 11th from 7-10pm. The evening will feature performances by J Ashley Miller set within an immersive art installation by celebrated Baltimore artist Gary Kachadourian. Tickets are $10 at the door and the contributions support the upcoming year of programs and exhibitions at PLUG Projects.
Friday, December 11, 7pm-10pm
|
Victor & Penny Holiday Performances & Electricity Indiegogo Campaign
Artist INC Alumni & Artist INC Peer Facilitator Erin McGrane is 1/2 of the antique pop duo, Victor & Penny. Jeff Freling, her partner and guitar player extraordinaire is also artist INC Alumni.
This dynamic duo has many special events coming up this holiday season including live performances and the launch of their new album Electricity!
ELECTRICITY crackles with original tunes and expanded instrumentation. They have created an Indiegogo campaign to help complete this album and they need your support!
|
Application Deadline: Jan 18, 2015
|
Application Deadline: January 18, 2015
|
Kansas City Community Events
|
Join the 2015 Charlotte Street Foundation Visual Artist Fellows Misha Kligman, Jill Downen and Rashawn Griffin for a special Artspace Open House. Meet the artists and view their current work in the Visual Artist Award Exhibition on display through December 16. Seasonal beverages will be served.
Artspace will remain open for the Kansas City Art Institute End-of-semester exhibition and sale.
Friday December 4
Open House 3:00-5:00pm
End of Semester Student Exhibition & Sale: 5:00-8:00pm
Installation view, Jill Downen, “Threshold,” 2015, gold leaf, acetate, watercolor paper, cement, pumice, plaster, acrylic matte medium, dry pigment, drywall joint compound, polystyrene, and latex, Courtesy of the artist and Bruno David Gallery
|
|
|
| Posted This Week |
| Hello Art Small Works Show and Holiday Sale |
| Belger Crane Yard Open Studios and Holiday Sale |
| River Market Holiday Art Market |
| Debbie Barrett-Jones Holiday Trunk Show & Fundraiser |
| PLUG Projects Out of the Forest and Into the Future Party! |
| Victor & Penny Holiday Performances & Electricity Campaign |
| Artist INC Live KC Applications Open |
| Artist INC Live Lawrence Applications Open |
| H&R Block Artspace Open House |
|
|
Artist INC
4747 Troost Ave, Ste 121
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
|
Provides basic health care services to people (including artists!) who cannot afford them and to those challenged with access to care. Visit their site to learn more about their services. |
|
|
