Don't miss this 100 plus year old famous building in the KC Crossroads. Once a place Tom…read morePendergast hid his alcohol during prohibition. Art, furniture, antiques, motorcycles, bikes, expresso and snacks. Friendly people and kindness to all. All are welcome.

I'm embarrassed to say that after 12 years in operation, last Saturday was my first visit to Jones…read moreGallery; I'm not embarrassed to say that they are my new favorite gallery. Representing and showcasing dozens of local artist of all genres, media and cultures. Their home is a powerful and primitive, yet vibrant large space with high ceilings to exhibit a multitude of pieces. The price points are extremely reasonable on most work and it may sound cliché' but there is something for everyone - at least those that give a damn about supporting the local arts scene. The owners on site were personable and welcoming and exhibited no "elitist" attitudes that sometime merchants of art can reveal to customers ( I worked in a record store - I know about elitism, lol ). My wife picked up a small pop-art piece from Ukrainian born local artist Iryna Stroganova, and with my wife's birthday just a few weeks away, I already know where I will be returning soon alone. With comfy seating areas for lounging while sipping a coffee from the attached coffee shop - Slow Bar; Jones Gallery seems to have their finger on the pulse of what it takes to run a business while supporting local artists. They deserve much success.

2010 Gallery is a beautiful, upscale space on the east side of the popular Crossroads Art District…read more Offerings lean towards the traditional with a number of nationally and internationally significant artists represented; fans of contemporary and abstract art will find plenty of interesting works as well. High-end pieces mix with genuinely affordable examples of decorative art making the gallery an enjoyable experience for all. 2010 is open on First Fridays March through December and by appointment. On First Fridays they offer wine and hors d'oeuvres from 6-10pm, with live music in the back room or outdoors on the deck if weather permits. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable--not at all snobby--even though they could be given the level of art they present. All in all a great little gem of a gallery.

I have been so impressed by all of the instructors that I have taken classes with at Belger (Gina,…read moreSun Young, and Stephen). There are a lot of wheels and tables available to throw or handbuild, and the glazing/firing schedule seems to be fairly quick for the amount of pieces that come through. I love the new class format and the redesigned website and intensives, as well. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

My friend and I attended date night and we had so much fun. Date night was $100 total, ($50 each)…read more The instructors were friendly and patient. We were able to create a piece each and paint it afterwards. They have more information available on their website. They have a small parking are right across the street, street parking is also available-both are free.

SOooo much Fun!!!! I came here for a JLWJC (Junior League of Johnson and Wyandotte County,…read moreshameless plug!!!) event on Tuesday and had a blast with the girls! Our painting was that of the KC skyline. Our group size was about...15 people? But a perfect size to make new friends (as JLWJC ladies brought guests) and to paint. Carly, was our instructor (I think...?) and walked us all through every step of the way. I'll admit...I went a little rogue and ended up painting a different skyline and with waaay more colors than they'd initially set up for us. They encouraged it throughout the night, which really sold me on loving this place! Regardless of whether or not you think you are good at art, you'll create something amazing!! Since it's BYOB or you can buy a glass from them, I guarantee that you'll enjoy yourself! I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Fantastic afternoon with my husband! We had so much fun! Abby was our instructor and was so easy to…read morefollow her directions. She made it so easy! We will definitely be back!

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.

It was on our way to brunch when I spotted a gorgeous mural on the side of a building. So of…read morecourse, I stopped to take pictures of it. Little did I know that the building not only proudly displayed art on its outside walls, but that many were hidden within. How did I find this out? Well, while I was playing paparazzi to the mural, Dorothy (one of the partners of the art space lease) came out to chat with me and my friend and told us to "come on by." And we did...after brunch. And it was totally worth it. The space is lovely with art - ranging from still life sculpture, to lithograph prints, to pop art renditions, to local art school compositions, to gorgeous poster prints of local bands and concerts. I bought a lithograph print bag from Printosaurus and a cool, cool, cool band poster print. Not to mention, there is this artist Jake Beeson shown here who has the most amazing compositions of pop art. If I had more space in my suitcase, I would have bought a canvas or two. Both Dorothy and her partner were extremely friendly, fun to talk to and really passionate about the art in their space. They mentioned being on the First Friday's and Second Saturday's circuit, so if you live in Kansas City and have a hankering for a cool space with cool people, come on down! One of my favorite random stops this visit to KCMO (i've learned that this city has call letters apparently).

Our daughter's wedding reception was at the Oliver Building on a gorgeous October evening. I do…read morenot have the words to express how amazing this venue is from start to finish! We looked at over a dozen venues in the Kansas City area and just knew from the moment we walked in that this was THE space. It is truly a Kansas City gem with wood flooring, high beams with Edison bulbs, brick walls, and beautiful staircases. A huge standout for us was they only have one event per weekend, so we had the space from Friday (when we moved all of our necessities in) to 4:00 on Sunday ( when we moved back out). The wedding party truly enjoyed preparing with hair, make-up, and wardrobe on the gorgeous third floor, the cocktail hour was on the first level, and dinner and dance were on the second level. Everything was perfect. When you book the Oliver, you get the peace of mind of the owner Steve and the event coordinator Caitlin. We met with Caitlin on multiple occasions and she was amazing. They have a great bartending staff, parking attendants, and security guards, and a great working rapport with many local vendors. If I had to touch on any drawbacks, it would just be the gravel parking lots, which can be a bit of a challenge with ladies in heels or elderly persons. We were a little concerned with it being haunted house season but this was not an issue at all. Overall, we could not be more thrilled with our experience and I would give it more stars if I could! An absolute ten out of ten!

This place is perfect for any kind of venue, parking is another story though. It's located in the…read moreWest Bottoms and it has that vintage look if you're looking something like that. I enjoyed the rustic, brick look. Had an event here and there was catering with food and bars. It's spacious enough for a large crowd. The third floor is much more spacious than the first floor. You can party, dance, hold a conference or whatnot.

If Joseph Cornell had ever turned one of his art boxes into a gallery, this would be it. How I love…read morelove love the entire aesthetic of the East Side Co-Op! It's like walking into your hip sister's rustic chic clubhouse, only there's jewelry, art, a photography studio, vintage clothing, pottery and more. It's dripping in jewels, scarves, bones/taxidermy, quirky/dark paintings and photographs and there's a nice seating area in which you want to put your feet up and never ever leave (don't dare me!) There's also some friendly (alive) fish hanging out in adorned bowls. In addition to being a must-stop for First Friday openings, East Side Co Op hosts seasonal craft fairs and charity events. I also appreciate that they have bands play the events, to add another media in the whole mix. I've been to two events here now and the feeling of the collective is a welcoming one. Besides the fact that everything is designed and arranged to make you want to buy every single thing in the place, at once you are inspired to tap into your own creative outlets and do something/anything. Isn't this what the best art should do?