2025
2024
D500 Art Showcase
This special collection celebrated the work of students from USD 500.
Held: Nov. 3 - Dec. 4
Featured Artists:
- Aniah Chapell, 11th grade at Washington
- Mya Lucas, 11th grade at Washinton
- Dontez Martin, 9th grade at Wyandotte
- Emily Dominguez, 12th grade at Wyondotte
- Carina Osorio, 12th grade at Wyandotte
- Ashley Farfan, 10th grade at Wyandotte
- Mariel Lucio Leyva, 12th grade at F.L. Schlagle
- Audi Gonzales, 12th grade at J.C. Harmon
- Michelle Escobar Balmes, 10th grade at J.C. Harmon
- Neveah Jonscher, 11th grade at J.C. Harmon
- Camila Estrada, 10th grade at Sumner Academy of Arts and Science
- Jeri-lee Duncan, 10th grade
Monarca Art Space
This mesmerizing collection celebrated the beauty of nature. From vibrant flowers to soulful portraits and delightful depictions of pets, this all-female exhibition was an evening of artistry that resonated with the essence of the natural world.
Held: Dec. 1
Featured Artists:
- Elizabeth Shattuck
- Christine Derrick
- Kathryn Barker
- Orlanda Alonso Herrera
- Tammy McFadden
"Lost and Found" Exploring the Loss of Culture Through Migration and Finding Balance Through Self Discovery Exhibition
Lost and Found brings together stories of grief and self-actualization told through varied visual mediums. The exhibition acts as a space to explore what it means to lose a sense of identity while also finding means of connection and self-expression through art.
Held: Sept. 11 - Oct. 27
Featured Artists:
- Marisa Adame Grady
- Emily Alvarez
- Rodrigo Alvarez
- Victor Antillanca
- Faviola Calymayor
- Dani Coronado
- Erick Felix
- Daniel Garcia-Roman
- Edwing Mendez
- Nicolas Ortega
- Paulina Otero
- Socorro Reyes Ramirez
- Baldemar Rivas
- Isaac Tapia
- Cesar Velez
- Emiliano Zapata
"The Art of The Athlete"
The exhibition featured a variety of Oropeza’s sports paintings including some of Kansas City’s favorite athletes such as Patrick Mahomes. Oropeza received two associate degrees from KCKCC in 1991 – an associate of arts in general studies with an emphasis in business and an associate of art in fine art. He is the owner of AOART5 Studios in Kansas City.
Held: July 24 - Aug. 30
Featured Artist:
- Anthony "AO" Oropeza
"The Skin I'm In"
The exhibition featuredis a collection of images and narratives by artists in and engaged with the LGBTQIA+ community - a series of visual autobiographies. Photographers were invited to submit work that expressed their own personal experiences of queerness using photography and narrative as a vehicle for self-expression.
Held: May 24 - July 12
2023
"Holler If You See Me: Black Appalachia"
The exhibition featured 10 Black Appalachian artists’ efforts for inclusion, equality and negotiating self amidst systematic disenfranchisement, violence and loss. The artists’ quests for self-determination are aided in art as they reassert their presence, express dissent and acquire empowerment.
Held: Through Mar. 31
Featured Artists:
- Jonathan Adams
- Akintayo Akintobi
- Lynn Bachman
- Tramel Fain
- Pam Faw
- Dexter Greenlee
- Anissa Lewis
- Mary Martin
- Travis Prince
"Adapted/Adopted: Journey of Asianx Women Artist"
The exhibition featured six Asian American women artists who employ art as an adaptation strategy in their plight to reinvestigate their hybrid identities as they seek belonging and visibility in their new home country in the U.S. Some of the artists also address the adoption phenomenon of children of Asian descent being transnationally relocated and raised in American families, visualizing memories and opportunities as vital issues.
Held: Oct. 17 - Dec. 9
Featured Artists:
- Cindy Leung
- Eun-Kyung Suh
- Haley Takahashi
- Hong Zhang
- Nichole Schiller
- Nina Ghanbarzadeh
2022
"Eco Justice" Mingling of Nature, Ecological Justice and Climate Change
Environmentally focused artwork has increased the artist's awarenewss of color, shape and texture of the natural objects. Much of the creative effort is done at a rigid heddle loom, where the artist weaves mostly with her fingers rather than a manmade tool. View Flipbook
Held: Summer
Featured Artist:
- Susan Ferguson
"Experience India"
Held: Mar. 31
Featured Artists:
- Kalpana Lalgudi
- Students from piKalsso Art
- Nartan Academy of Dance
2021
"Expressions" Featuring Artists with Disabilities
2021 marked the 11th Annual Expressions Art Exhibition, which showcased artists with disabilities, and celebrated their abilities and unique talents. Expressions strives to promote artists with disabilities by featuring their work in professionally organized art exhibitions and offering innovative educational and networking workshops that connect them to the broad regional creative community.
Held: Nov. - Dec. 2
Featured Artists:
- Carleigh La Voy
- Courtney Coy
- Daniel Perez
- Danny Bowen
- Gail Marlow
- George Utter
- Jasmine Ali
- JoAnna Termini
- Justin Coleman
- Kathryn Allen
- Kelly Meiners
- Laura White
- Leslie Norman-Hubble
- Mary Gensler
- Oliver Lair
- Omar Ai-Shams
- Sherry Buerky
- Sienna Henson
- Susi Matthews
- Sylvia Mooney
- Tina Blatter
- Tony Waterhouse-Leal
"Cultura" Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Cultura exhibition celebrated Hispanic artists in the Kansas City region. Closing reception held on Oct. 14, 2021 with attendance of 16. The youngest artist in the showcase was 13-year-old Ysabel Santacruz. She was excited for this opportunity to showcase her work in a professional setting along with a renowned artist in the field. Santacruz enjoyed sharing her passion for a carrier in art with President Mosier.
Held: Sept. 15 - Oct. 21
Curated by VANIA SOTO
Featured Artists:
- Baldemar Rivas
- Chico Sierra
- Emily Alvarez
- Kristie-Lynn McGathy
- Luis Merlo
- Naomi Apodacaa
- Nicolas Ortega
- Vania Soto
- Ysabel Santacruz