"Connection"
July 3rd through September 24th, 2020

EXHIBITION DATES: JULY 3 - SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 

FIRST FRIDAY RECEPTION: SEPTEMBER 4, 2020, 4PM - 5PM (VIRTUAL-ONLY)

Connections are all around us. We are connected to others, to our community, to our environment, to ourselves, and much more. This exhibition is a way for artists to connect with patrons and the Kansas City community by displaying (and selling!) artworks which display connections.

REGISTER FOR OUR VIRTUAL FIRST FRIDAY HERE!

Gallery visits are by appointment-only for the time being. Schedule your visit here!

Honoary Chair, Babs Lowenstein, graciously donated one of her beautiful works of art for auction. Make your bid here! 

Artworks include: paintings, photographs, 3D pieces, fiber works and much more! We can't wait to see how you interpret this theme. 50% of sold artworks will go directly to artists, with the remaining 50% benefiting Jewish Family Services.

"Connection" is an art benefit for Jewish Family Services (JFS). JFS supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City. They provide essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life of times of crisis - regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle. JFS provides a breadth of services, with the goal of helping people in difficult times get back on their feet. Service areas include: Food, Shelter and Employment; Older Adult Services; Mental Health Services; Family Life Education; and Chaplaincy. **Interesting fact: Most JFS clients are not Jewish, but benefit immensely from their services and kindness. 

AUTUMN MAGIC -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $250.00
ENIGMA -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
MOUNTAIN LAKE -- Artist: Rho Albrecht Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Acrylic
FALLING RAIN -- Artist: Ruth Andre Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Oil Price: $300.00
BIG SKY OVER MISSOURI -- Artist: Sandra Bell Size: 26" x 19" Medium: Oil
SHELL LAGOON -- Artist: Joha Bisone Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $225.00
STARFISH ASHORE -- Artist: Joha Bisone Size: 8" x 6" Medium: Watercolor Price: $125.00
ROSE MARIE'S FLOWER SHOP -- Artist: jack bongivanni Size: 30" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $590.00
A JUST PEACE -- Artist: Lorrie Boydston Size: 7" x 9" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $150.00
INTEGRATED -- Artist: Lorrie Boydston Size: 28" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $1,700.00
CONTACT -- Artist: Daphne Bryan Size: 7" x 3" Medium: Ceramic Price: $70.00
ROOTBOUND -- Artist: Daphne Bryan Size: 4" x 8" Medium: Ceramic
BOULEVARD -- Artist: Larry Buchanan Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
KANSAS CITY NIGHT -- Artist: Larry Buchanan Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
GOT THE SMOKIE BLUES -- Artist: Sherri Buerky Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $125.00
KIM -- Artist: Olga Burwell Size: 11" x 17" Medium: Mixed Media Price: Available upon request
LAUREN -- Artist: Olga Burwell Size: 11" x 17" Medium: Mixed Media Price: Available upon request
MARY -- Artist: Olga Burwell Size: 30" x 22" Medium: Mixed Media Price: Available upon request
DAISIES WITH 3D BUTTERFLY -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 9.5" x 7.5" Medium: Glass Price: $395.00
MORNING GLORY -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Glass Price: $350.00
WHITE TIGER -- Artist: Barb Byrne Size: 9.5" x 7.5" Medium: Glass Price: $375.00
6 FT APART -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 18" x 16" Medium: Glass Price: $195.00
FAIRY DOOR CONNECTION -- Artist: Deb Chaussee Size: 8" x 8", 6" x 8" and 5" x 7" Medium: Mixed Media
LEFT -- Artist: Charles chick Size: 27" x 12" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $150.00
RIGHT -- Artist: Charles chick Size: 27" x 12" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $150.00
ABUNDANCE -- Artist: Angela L. Chostner Size: 20" x 30" Medium: Canvas Price: $250.00
LOVING KINDNESS -- Artist: Angela L. Chostner Size: 30" x 20" Medium: Reproduction / Reproduction on canvas Price: $250.00
ABSTRACT 81719 -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 20" x 15" Medium: Watercolor Price: $300.00
ABSTRACT 819 -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 8" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $120.00
PINK STUDY # 3 -- Artist: Mary Ann Coonrod Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $120.00
CAPTIVATING -- Artist: Marla Craven Size: 20" x 30" Medium: Photography Price: $400.00
MESMERIZED BY KLIMT -- Artist: Marla Craven Size: 16" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
ISOLATION CONTACT: 6 FEET MAINTAINED -- Artist: Mara Cressey Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $150.00
UNTITLED 57 -- Artist: Judy Crissey Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,814.00
ABLUTION -- Artist: Diana Curtis Size: 13" x 13" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $300.00
CHICAGO -- Artist: Diana Curtis Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Oil
MY WORLD -- Artist: Diana Curtis Size: 3' x 4' Medium: Oil Price: $850.00
WINDS OF CHANGE -- Artist: Ashley Darner Size: 20" x 14.5" Medium: Pastel Price: $350.00
ETERNITY BRIDGE -- Artist: Kirk Decker Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Photography Price: $240.00
HOMESTEAD COWS -- Artist: Kirk Decker Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Photography Price: $240.00
MY PATH (IS LAID WITH IRON RAILS WHEREON MY SOUL IS GROOVED TO RUN) -- Artist: Kirk Decker Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Photography Price: $240.00
TANGLED LOVE -- Artist: Kirk Decker Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $240.00
HOLE IN THE WALL -- Artist: laurel defreece Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Encaustic Price: $700.00
CHICKADEES 4 -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 6" x 4" Medium: Watercolor Price: $175.00
FEATHERED FRIENDS -- Artist: Tammie Dickerson Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $350.00
EQUIS SOLIS OCCASUM -- Artist: Mark Dierker Size: 24" x 16" Medium: Photography Price: $350.00
YIN YANG -- Artist: Mark Dierker Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Photography Price: $300.00
FAMILY TREE -- Artist: Sheri Dodd-So Size: 11" x 13.5" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $400.00
HEARTS CONTENT -- Artist: Sheri Dodd-So Size: 20" x 16" Medium: Mixed Media
KC JEWEL -- Artist: Sheri Dodd-So Size: 28" x 22.25" Medium: Glass Price: $2,000.00
ELEPHANTS -- Artist: Barbara Doty Size: 17" x 30" Medium: Watercolor Price: $795.00
RAM -- Artist: Barbara Doty Size: 24" x 17" Medium: Watercolor Price: $495.00
RHINO -- Artist: Barbara Doty Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Watercolor Price: $695.00
PINK LASSOS -- Artist: Lorrie Eigles Size: 15" x 15" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $300.00
SATURN RINGS -- Artist: Lorrie Eigles Size: 19" x 19" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $400.00
KANSAS CITY -- Artist: Nate Evans Size: 27" x 40" Medium: Photography Price: $400.00
KANSAS CITY NIGHT -- Artist: Nate Evans Size: 27.5" x 19" Medium: Photography Price: $150.00
ANDY -- Artist: Jan Fellers Size: 3" x 4" Medium: Reproduction / Reproduction on canvas Price: $90.00
MAHOMES -- Artist: Jan Fellers Size: 3" x 4" Medium: Reproduction / Reproduction on canvas Price: $90.00
PATRICK -- Artist: Jan Fellers Size: 3" x 4" Medium: Reproduction / Reproduction on canvas Price: $90.00
BEHIND THE SEEN -- Artist: JEANNINE FOX Size: 17"  x 21" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $325.00
FREEDOM -- Artist: JEANNINE FOX Size: 23" x 19" Medium: Pastel Price: $185.00
EMPATHY -- Artist: Brianna France Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic
FRIENDSHIP -- Artist: Brianna France Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $50.00
LOVE -- Artist: Brianna France Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic
LOYALTY -- Artist: Brianna France Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $50.00
HEAD OF THE YEAR -- Artist: Linda Frost Size: 36" x 36" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $400.00
ART 101 -- Artist: Nikki Galapon Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Oil Price: $850.00
GEOMETRIC TWO INFINITY SCARF -- Artist: Nikki Galapon Size: 81" x 15" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $45.00
SEMI -- Artist: Nikki Galapon Size: 36" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $950.00
PRETTY PRAIRIE -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 20" x 20" Medium: Acrylic
YELLOWSTONE -- Artist: Gloria Gale Size: 12" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $175.00
TINY HOMES FOR VETERANS -- Artist: KIRK GASTINGER Size: 7" x 10" Medium: Watercolor Price: $200.00
GROWING PAINS -- Artist: Gabby Geiger Size: 10" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $75.00
SOL -- Artist: Gabby Geiger Size: 12" x 15" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $75.00
TULIPS -- Artist: Gabby Geiger Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Oil
COMPASSION -- Artist: Smitha George Size: 14" x 18" Medium: Watercolor Price: $220.00
IN SEARCH OF -- Artist: Smitha George Size: 14" x 18" Medium: Watercolor Price: $220.00
FLOWER IN VASE~ESCAPING -- Artist: Pucci Grigsby Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $500.00
SHELTER IN FLOWER -- Artist: Pucci Grigsby Size: 24" x 12" Medium: Watercolor Price: $620.00
PEOPLE NOT CORPORATIONS -- Artist: Rita Guile Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Acrylic
WINGS OF AN ANGEL -- Artist: Angie Harris Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Acrylic Price: $85.00
WOMEN WITH UMBRELLAS -- Artist: Mary Hathaway Size: 10" x 14" Medium: Watercolor
MOTHER NATURE CRIES FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 12" x 11" x 10" Medium: Reproduction / Reproduction on canvas Price: $900.00
UNITED -- Artist: Lisa Healey Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
A WISH -- Artist: Kenna Heller Size: 12" x 9" Medium: Pen/Ink Price: $120.00
FAR FROM HOME -- Artist: River Hennick Size: 2'7'' x 5'3" x 2'' Medium: Mixed Media Price: $800.00
STONE FENCE - RELIC THE PAST -- Artist: Susan/Tom Hoisington Size: 18" x 11" Medium: Other Price: $650.00
OUT OF SYNC -- Artist: Tom Hoisington Size: 12" x 16" Medium: Photography
DOG -- Artist: Barb Jacobs Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Artist Embellished Print Price: $70.00
EMERGING -- Artist: Barb Jacobs Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $190.00
FISHING BOAT FAMILY IN HA LONG BAY -- Artist: Sheila Jewell Size: 12" x 16" Medium: Oil Price: $500.00
MATTHEW AND HUDSON -- Artist: Tara Karaim Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $500.00
MOTHER & CHILD -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Watercolor Price: $500.00
PLAY BALL! -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 14" x 11" Medium: Watercolor Price: $400.00
SPARE CHANGE? -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Watercolor Price: $700.00
THE CHASE -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 18" x 14" Medium: Watercolor Price: $500.00
THE PIAZZA -- Artist: John Keeling Size: 20" x 24" Medium: Watercolor Price: $1,200.00
ϕ -- Artist: Kris Kitchen Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Other Price: $16,180.33
DON'T BE A STRANGER -- Artist: Chelsea Klamm Size: 36" x 48" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,200.00
ACT OF CONNECTION -- Artist: John knell Size: 29" x 35" Medium: Digital Media Price: $675.00
2 GIRLS -- Artist: Stacy Krieg Size: 16" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $275.00
CURTIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE -- Artist: Gregory Larson Size: 9.25" x 6.25" Medium: Watercolor Price: $375.00
SAILING ON LAC D'ANNECY -- Artist: Gregory Larson Size: 13" x 9" Medium: Watercolor Price: $700.00
ALPHA BURST -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $160.00
FRACTION OF SIGHT -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 5" x 5" Medium: Acrylic Price: $45.00
LEGACY -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 8" x 42" Medium: Acrylic Price: $410.00
ORIGINS -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 5" x 5" Medium: Acrylic Price: $45.00
SETTINGS -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 5" x 5" Medium: Acrylic Price: $45.00
SIGNIFICANT EXPANSE -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $160.00
THE DRIVE -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Acrylic Price: $120.00
THE SIGNAL -- Artist: Jamie Lavin Size: 5" x 5" Medium: Acrylic Price: $45.00
CONNECTED BY LABOR -- Artist: Lawrence Lehman Size: 10" x 30" Medium: Photography Price: $150.00
STUDENT AND TEACHER -- Artist: Lawrence Lehman Size: 10" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $150.00
ANY WHICH WAY -- Artist: Rebecca Limback Size: 12" x 23.5" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $185.00
PEONY PETALS -- Artist: Rebecca Limback Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $175.00
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG -- Artist: Kristine Luber Size: 10' x 20" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $200.00
LAYERS -- Artist: Anita Markley Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $650.00
TRIPTYCH: THREE-PART INVENTION -- Artist: Anita Markley Size: 20" x 48" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $1,200.00
AT THE STOVE -- Artist: Griffin Mathews Size: 25" x 25" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $175.00
PRAYER FOR THE DAWN -- Artist: Polly Alice McCAnn Size: 30" x 12" Medium: Oil Price: $1,200.00
BLUE ROOM 18TH & VINE -- Artist: Michael McMullen Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Photography Price: $450.00
FAMILY TIES -- Artist: Karen Merkel Size: 7" x 5" Medium: Ceramic
ELEPHANT ROCKS STATE PARK -- Artist: Dustin Miller Size: 14" x 18" Medium: Oil Price: $400.00
BREATHE -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media
LOCKED IN LOCKED OUT -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $600.00
THE EDGE -- Artist: Elnora Nokes Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $600.00
LARKSPUR AND YARROW -- Artist: Donna Paul Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Pastel Price: $365.00
WIDE OPEN SPACES -- Artist: Donna Paul Size: 8" x 16" Medium: Oil Price: $365.00
CIRCLES -- Artist: Shelly Pinto Size: 12 x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $280.00
SQUARES -- Artist: Shelly Pinto Size: 12 x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $280.00
TRIANGLES -- Artist: Shelly Pinto Size: 12 x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $280.00
NO NEED TO TURN AROUND -- Artist: Michelle Pond Size: 10" x 8" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $100.00
ENOUGH -- Artist: Susan Righter Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Acrylic Price: $300.00
HAPPY HOUR -- Artist: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay) Size: 12" x 16" Medium: Oil Price: $475.00
CELEBRATION OF LIFE -- Artist: Susan Rosenthal Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media
CONTENT -- Artist: Susan Rosenthal Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media
LOVE OF MUSIC -- Artist: Susan Rosenthal Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media
PEACE -- Artist: Susan Rosenthal Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $125.00
BOYS IN THE OUCHY PINK FLOWER JACKETS -- Artist: Kathleen Ross Size: 16” x 20” Medium: Digital Media Price: $750.00
A SKY'S PROMISE TO EARTH -- Artist: Paul Rudy Size: 12" x 24" Medium: Photography Price: $244.00
NO CONNECTIONS -- Artist: Steven Russell Size: 11" x 14" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
LITTLE BIRD -- Artist: Diane Salamon Size: 30" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,800.00
ATLANTIS, SEAS EXPANDING -- Artist: Elisabeth Sauer Size: 24" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,700.00
ALL THE RIVERS RUN INTO THE SEA -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 14" x 20" Medium: Watercolor Price: $250.00
CORONA -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 45" x 36" Medium: Acrylic Price: $1,200.00
ICONS -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 14" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media
SALAAM ALAIKUM -- Artist: Steven Schroeder Size: 14" x 20" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
FISH -- Artist: Gayathri Seetharaman Size: 10" x 10" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink
THE GOLDEN POND -- Artist: Gayathri Seetharaman Size: 15" x 12" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $45.00
ABJECT -- Artist: Jeff Smith Size: 16" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00
KC PLAZA -- Artist: Jerry Stewart Size: 11" x 13" Medium: Color Pencil / Ink Price: $220.00
BALLERINA -- Artist: Diane Stolz Size: 18" x 24" Medium: Watercolor Price: $800.00
DARKEST WINTER -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 19" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $750.00
FENCE IN THE SNOW XLIX -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 9" x 12" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $500.00
SNOW FENCE XXIV -- Artist: Rebecca Tombaugh Size: 4" x 6" Medium: Mixed Media Price: $250.00
FROLICKING -- Artist: Wanda Tyner Size: 16" x 18" Medium: Sculpture/3-D Price: $480.00
KAINALU (OCEAN) -- Artist: Nimesha Udani Size: 11'' x 15'' Medium: Watercolor
SWIM ALONG -- Artist: Nimesha Udani Size: 11'' x 15'' Medium: Watercolor Price: $175.00
HOP SCOTCHING FOR ROOTS -- Artist: Wanda Vehlewald Size: 10.5" x 14" Medium: Other Price: $100.00
GRASS WITH SNOW -- Artist: Jennifer Weigel Size: 12" x 12" Medium: Photography Price: $200.00
HAVE A SEAT -- Artist: Jennifer Weigel Size: 10" x 7" Medium: Photography Price: $150.00
PROLIFERATION -- Artist: Jennifer Weigel Size: 8" x 8" Medium: Photography Price: $100.00
CROSSWALK -- Artist: Brent Wheatley Size: 15" x 8.5" Medium: Watercolor Price: $1,600.00
RUTILATED QUARTZ ON JASPER -- Artist: JUDITH MACY WILLINGHAM Size: 1" x 1.5" Medium: Fiber, Jewellry/Wearable Art Price: $400.00
LIFE-HEALING PLANET -- Artist: Hugo Ximello Salido Size: 24" x 30" Medium: Acrylic Price: $500.00
THE CREATION OF ADAM DURING COVID_19 -- Artist: Hugo Ximello Salido Size: 23" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $700.00
EYES ON YOU -- Artist: Carol Yarmo Size: 24" x 24" Medium: Acrylic Price: $400.00