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Artist Profile: Kammy Kennelley Downs

Kammy Kennelley Downs

11 E. 89th St.
Kansas City, MO 64114

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Kammy Kennelley Downs is a teaching artist whose artworks employ seeds, roots, and plants as metaphors for the relationship between the seen and unseen in life. Her practice includes social practice projects around issues of mental health. Downs grew up in rural Kansas and has been teaching art for over 25 years. Currently, she teaches art at Kansas City Kansas Community College and Heroes Home Gate for homeless veterans. She earned a bachelor’s in art education from Emporia State University and a Master of Fine Arts in drawing from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas. Downs is committed to facilitating artistic opportunities in her community and empowering others to realize their creative strengths. She believes art has the power to heal while making space for community. In 2024, her work will be on exhibit at Mid America Nazarene University of Olathe, Noto Art Center of Topeka, The Mountain Plains Contemporary Art Biennial in Salina, Engel & Volkers of Leawood, KCKCC Faculty show, Fiber Exhibit at The Carriage Factory gallery of Newton, KS, Fiber Connections Exhibit at Scenic Regional Library in Hermann, Mo, and Steeple of Light Gallery in KCMO. Downs, and husband Gary, reside in Kansas City, Missouri. They have five grown daughters and five grandchildren. Her artwork may be seen on Instagram and Facebook at kammydowns, at kammydowns.com, and in her studio at The Bunker Center for the Arts, KCMO.