Hello Art…

When I was a teenager, all I wanted to do was move to a big city like Chicago or New York.  I dreamed of becoming a famous fashion designer and thought Kansas City was way too boring for what I had planned.    I’m 34 now,  and while I still harbor a nagging desire to be a fashion designer, I have accepted the reality that I will only ever design for myself.  I’m ok with that.   I now channel my creative energy to  my grown up dream Square One Interiors and helping local artists achieve their dreams.

Something I’ve learned since I was a bored bratty teenager is what an amazing city we live in.  Not only do we have great jazz, barbeque,  a hoppin’ new entertainment district and a world-renowned performing arts center rising out of the ground, but Kansas City is nationally ranked as one of the top cities for artists!

Nestled right in the middle  of the Crossroads Art District is a new organization I am excited to be a founding member of.  Hello Art was created and sponsored by the Arts Incubator as a way to enhance and expand the Kansas City Arts scene.  (That’s right, we have an art scene.)

Hello Art provides a connection network for artists, galleries, collectors and even the curious beginner enthusiast (me).  Through year-round local events such as First Friday’s, Hello Exhibitions and special viewings,  Hello Art introduces new and experienced art collectors and emerging and established artists to one another.   It’s my goal to help promote as many new artists as I can so don’t be surprised to see featured work in this blog and art on display in our future showroom.

Learn more about Hello Art at  www.helloart.org and while your there become a member supporting the creative side of our great city and be part of building Kansas City as a world-class arts center!

Peace + Love + Furniture

Courtnay

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