“ART INSTALLATION:
THE PERSONAL TOUCH, AND WHY IT MATTERS
We bought a wind sculpture from Leopold Gallery. We knew the gallery and were long-standing customers; we had known the owner for decades--since before he started the gallery. But unlike Leopold's many commercial customers, we had never purchased anything that needed to be installed. The wind sculpture is lovely, whether the wind is blowing or not. But this review is about the installation.
Paul Dorrell is the gallery owner. I was not surprised when it was Paul who showed up to do the installation by himself, but I was pleased.
The size of the sculpture required the digging of a large hole, the placement of the shaft that holds up the sculpture, fixing the shaft so it was perfectly vertical, mixing cement and pouring it around the shaft, waiting several hours for the cement to set, and then attaching and testing what I will call the "blades" of the sculpture.
Paul's gallery is in Kansas City, Missouri; we live in Lawrence, Kansas--an hour away. Paul made the trip to Lawrence, accomplished all of the tasks up to pouring the cement, then made good use of the time needed for the cement to cure to visit a friend in town! He came back a few hours later to complete the installation. When he was finished it was perfect.
Because we know Paul, and because he is a fine conversationalist, I was able to catch up with him and the gallery when he was doing the installation. All of that--observing how he did the work as well as the conversation--was great fun.
We now have a wind sculpture in our front yard. Thanks to Paul, it is not only beautiful but is also beautifully--and personally--installed. And our relationship with Leopold gallery is even stronger than before.”
“Delightful!!! I was visiting from Florida and OH! What a find this was! A unique, fun experience with happy, helpful staff. Out if the ordinary goodies, jewelry, rugs & more. What the world needs us more Stuff!!!!”
“What a gem in KC this place is! Worth a stop in to see some gorgeous artwork.
I am partial to the pottery work. They offer space for artists and kiln firing.”
“I just want to say it’s a dream has been the best smoke shop I’ve ever been to. They’re so good to me, Especially Madi Every time I come here they’re so good to me and very professional and they make you fall at home. They give discounts even if you don’t ask and they’re the best customer service. It’s the only smoke shop I will ever go to great job It’s a dream and MADI”
“This was my first time at the Inter Urban Art House. I was VERY impressed. This is a unique space for not only art, but also for small gatherings. This place has so much personality.”
“I absolutely loved this place. Beka was so amazing super friendly made it very comfortable and not to mention did an outstanding job. I would recommend her to anyone and for all my future tattoos I will be coming back to her. She takes into consideration the aging of tattoo and has a great artistic view and ideas. I would say she is a perfect tattoo artist.”
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
115 W 18th St, Kansas City
Art Galleries
“Simple and easy planning process, and perfect spot for a wedding!! We loved the cozy loft vibe paired with the sweeping views of our favorite city ? the bridal/groom rooms, elevator, parlor, alley, and venue itself were all the perfect backdrop for so many special moments!!!”
“Mark took 15 years of abstract ideas, condensed it down into something that checked all my boxes and delivered an outstanding idea that perfectly reflected what I was looking for. Awesome shop full of talented artists who care about their craft. Great experience”
10AM - 5:30PM
114 W 63rd St, Kansas City
Art Galleries
“They did a great job framing something for me. They have a huge selection of frame styles to choose from as well as a lot of options for different budgets. I even requested a change in how the piece would be mounted after putting in my initial order, and they were very gracious in accommodating and making the change.”
“One of the best galleries and definitely my favorite. There are always plenty of choices from various artists…a very well curated mix. And, the owners are delightful.”
9:30AM - 3:30PM
824 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City
Art Galleries
“The Arts Asylum is the perfect venue providing an intimate theater atmosphere.I had the pleasure this evening to attend the opening night of the play, 'Price Of Bail', written by award winning playwright Olivia Hill.This intelligent, gritty, hard-hitting play will make you yell bravo, encore, and applaud until your hands hurt.”
“This a fantastic, new, and locally owned gallery that has recently opened up in the burgeoning area around KU Med. A wonderful and intimate space that has an exquisite eye for art and artists of all mediums. Lee, the owner and attendant, is a wonderful ambassador for the arts bringing both warmth and knowledge to her gallery. To fans of art at any level, I strongly encourage you to go and check out this place early and often, as I'm sure it'll become an institution in the Kansas City artist community.”
“Great local nonprofit arts organization offering varied programs and exhibitions to enhance the local arts community. Main fundraiser is an Art Auction annually in late February. Always a great opportunity to purchase local art!”
“Wonderful experience dealing with Cerbra. Purchased a Sawada serigraph. Had a couple of questions. Response almost instant. It arrived quickly. Packing was amazing. Print was as described. I can't thank them enough for their service. I would do business here again. Thanks Cerbera.”
“The owner Phyllis is an angel and a mastermind of community leadership. She is a great artist, she gets things done, and is super nice. This magical place is a dream maker and is open to everyone.”
“Lots of little galleries in this space. Saw some incredible shows when I went for Firat Friday recently (October 2024). This place has been around for ever, and always a must-see for First Fridays.”
“MOD is always a destination for me when I'm in KC. The gallery provides an insightful interactive experience with its openings and first Friday events. The live DJ compliments the art and exuberant patrons of this special place.”
“Wow! Mary Kaye is fantastic! She went above and beyond to ensure my projects were perfect. And she was very conscientious of costs based on the type of art I wanted framed. It felt like I was working with a good friend from the moment I walked in for my first time. Highly recommend!!”
“Bought earrings and talked books with the funny, warm, and smart woman who is moving to Mississippi. (Can't go wrong with Pat Conroy's "Beach Music.") Thank you for a great shopping experience.”
“Amazing date night to go to. Me and my honey went together with other people for the Pottery Date Night and had fun! Amazing instructors in case you need help.
A little tip for the girlies or the gays…..wearing long nails was a struggle for this ?”
“I am very impressed by the quality of the work done. Customer service is very attentive with all the questions you have. Highly recommend, will be a repeat customer!”