Johnson County Library is proud to share the work of Kansas City metro area visual artists in our library art galleries. We have ten library branches with dedicated art gallery spaces to inspire people of all ages and beautify our libraries. We seek a diverse selection of artwork that inspires, educates and promotes community connection.
Aquetzali (Kiki) Serna is a Mexican visual artist living and working in Kansas, MO. Once undocumented, now part of the DACA program, Kiki craves healing, catharsis and a voice through her creative art practice. Her pieces develop from her inner feelings of alienation...
Margarita Friedman is a lifelong entrepreneur and educator. Born in Mexico, where she studied psychology at the Academia de San Carlos, Friedman has since taught art in Pittsburg, PA, and New York City and Long Island, NY. Friedman’s “That’s My Drawing” series utilizes her...
Micael Elrod’s paintings are founded on symbolism through plants and animals and their relationship with humanity. Her paintings, rich with color and detail, are a reflection on “beauty of life, death, partership, cooperation and balance." Micael’s artwork will be on display...
Sandra Scott-Revelle is a textile artist whose vibrant narrative quiltwork unites stitches and sacred stories, highlighting testimonies drawn from recorded narratives of African American slaves. Their simple yet complex lives, heartbreaks and victories are unveiled using...
Tammy Barton is a visionary and intuitive artist who loves capturing vibrant colors, energy and movement in her artwork. Barton’s goal is to create an artistic journey into the imaginary realms inspiring the viewer to see and feel the healing energies created in each piece...
The Art of Biking showcases the cultural, political, communal and historical aspects of bike riding – both locally and beyond our borders. This exhibition features vibrant bike-themed artwork created by bicyclists and bike enthusiasts as well as historical images of biking...
Black Space Black Art is an artist's collective started by Natasha Ria El-Scari, owner of the Natasha Ria Art Gallery. The collective matches African American artists to local businesses in order to broaden the exposure of the artists and the artwork and introduce it within...
Multidisciplinary artist Camry Ivory has been writing and performing music since childhood and has contributed to a variety of music projects and bands. Camry created a new instrument to explore the interplay between visual art and sound. Her interactive project, Coloratura...
Craig McCord has been photographing landscapes for over 40 years. Through experimentation and practice, Craig has returned to his roots in black & white film photography and a renewed passion for a slower paced photograph. His dramatic landscapes often portray the wilderness...
Kansas City artist and arts educator DeAnna Skedel utilizes the technique of eco printing, a method of transferring the color and shape of natural plant material to fabric or paper. Through a combination of eco printing, drawing and collage, DeAnna practices what she calls...
