2024 Expressions Art Exhibition
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Expressions Art Exhibition! We had a wonderful time showcasing the talented artists, hosting the silent auction, raffles, refreshments and more.
Head over to the Expressions Photo Gallery to view photos of the event, artwork, artists, performers, and raffle winners!
Expressions is an opportunity for artists with disabilities to exhibit their work in a professional setting while making connections with the Kansas City arts community.
To view more images of the event and artwork, visit the Expressions Photo Gallery.
2024 Selected Artists
Carleigh La Voy
“Rose” - Acrylic
Courtney Coy
“Capra-esque Capricorn” and “Sunflower Sutra” - Digital Photography
Daniel Perez
“Ballerina” and “Violinist” - Watercolor
Danny Bowen
“Serenity In Coral Hues” and “Vivid Elegance” - Acrylic
Gail Marlow
“Triggered” - Watercolor
George Utter
“Neighborhood Days” and “Pink Cloud” - Acrylic
Jasmine Ali
“Inner Bloom” - Digital Painting
JoAnna Termini
“Drowning” - Mixed Media and Digital Design
Justin Coleman
“Relics of the Past” - Acrylic
Kathryn Allen
“Whirlwind” - Acrylic
Kelly Meiners
“Third Spring” - Acrylic, Charcoal and Oil Pastel
Laura White
“Mellow Yellow” - Fuse Beads and Paper
Leslie Norman-Hubble
“Serenity” - Acrylic
Mary Gensler
“Daffodil” - Illustration
Oliver Lair
“HOPE” - Marker and Ink
Omar Ai-Shams
“Baiser” - Digital
Sherri Buerky
“Sacagawea, Seaman the Dog with Lewis and Clark” and “SeaHorse Fountain Kansas City” - Acrylic Painting
Sienna Henson
“An Obvious Title” - Tape, Paper, String, Sticky Notes, Ink, Gouache and Acrylic
Susi Matthews
“Ojo de Dios” Acrylic Painting and “Pendulum Dreams” - Rock, Woven Ribbon and Found Materials
Sylvia Mooney
“Sunrise Sunset” - Acrylic with Marker
Tina Blatter
“Copper Medley” Mixed Media and “Spring Time Meadow” - Acrylic
Tony Waterhouse-Leal
“Flower Pixels” and “Lunar Twist” - Digital
2024 Performers
Gracie Caggiano
Vocals and Guitar
Jody Mulik
Piano
Expressions celebrates artists' abilities and unique talents, enriching the diversity of the Kansas City arts community and exposing audiences to the art they might not otherwise encounter.
How were artists selected?
Artists were chosen by a volunteer committee of arts professionals, who will look for artistic merit and thoughtful responses to questions about their work.
The committee members are as follows:
- Lauren Kernes, Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy Specialist at the KC Public Library
- Craig Auge, Exhibition Coordinator at the KC Public Library
- Sophia Lee, a student at the Kansas City Art Institute
- Kirby Hough, Volunteer and Events Coordinator at The Whole Person
- Halley Korff, Blind and Low Vision Coordinator at The Whole Person
All artists with disabilities (physical, cognitive, mental health, or other) in the Greater Kansas City area were invited to submit their work for consideration. Both visual artists (2D and 3D) and performing artists (dancers, musicians, actors, and spoken word artists) were encouraged to apply.
