Show Hours
Friday, September 8th – 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, September 9th – 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, September 10th – 11:00am – 5:00pm

This is the 43rd annual Art Westport event! Each September, you’re invited to join 150 of Kansas City area’s top artists who’ll line the streets of Westport — the perfect backdrop for this lively three-day event — showcasing original art, one-of-a-kind jewelry, fine crafts and more. Art Westport is Kansas City’s only outdoor art show and festival exclusively for LOCAL artists. 

Art Westport is not just an arts festival, but a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Make plans now to be a part of this homegrown tradition!

Come visit the MeritMade studio at the Livestock Exchange Building Open house

Friday April 21st 5-9PM
Saturday April 22nd 12-4PM
1600 Genessee St. #708 KCMO 64102

• Beer and wine available

• See all the jewels and tools in person

In addition to visiting our studio, you’ll be able to saunter the 9 floors of the historic Livestock Exchange Building meeting the other 29 participating artists in the space where they work and create. It’s fun to see how each artist creates a unique space and setting.

Meet the host in the lobby for a flyer listing all the studio numbers and names of artists and gallery spaces in the building so you don't miss a thing!

Event is free and open to the public!

Participating Artists & Studios:
133: Kiosk Gallery
425: Lisa Provence (gallery for Taj Mattingly and Karl Shikles)
428: Jake Gardner (BFA Senior Showcase)
438: Ada Koch
440: Sharon Schumacher
506: Marcy Lally
507: Andrea Marie Long
509: Annette LeTourneau
510: Rebecca Hackemann
512: Nina Irwin
520: Sarah Nelsen
526: DJ Matheny
528: 2S Design House (Christine Nelson and Ngan Vuong)
536: Beth Sauer
537: Joe Lorusso
540: Jeff Widener
548: Dean Kube
561: Cid Gillispie
567: Angie Jennings Photography
625: Alloy Metalsmithing
702: Fred Mullett
705: Becky Stevens
707: Gayla Hattaway
708: MeritMade by Kelly Conner
749: Laura Li Imel
749: Marina Pecar
Emily Sloan

The Prairie Village Art Show is celebrating its 65th year of connecting the community to culture and creativity! As the second oldest art show in Kansas City, they have an established footprint in the artist community showcasing artists both local and from all over the country.

The Shops of Prairie Village host 100 artists every year and attracts patrons from the entire Kansas City Metropolitan area. The Prairie Village Art Show is an annual event not-to-be-missed!

Show Website >> www.pvartshow.com
Facebook Event Ling >> fb.me/e/1E6MwvUJl
Instagram >> www.instagram.com/theshopsofprairievillage/

SUITE 623 and 625

Friday, April 29th from 5-9 pm
Saturday, April 30th from 11 am- 3 pm

The Livestock Exchange building in the Kansas City West Bottoms is home to over 30 artists in a variety of mediums (Fiber, Paint, Photo, Metals, etc) Twice a year these artists open their doors and invite you into their space. Come take a peek behind the curtain, learn more about each artist, and purchase a new pieces or two.

MeritMade and The MeritMade Workshop will both be participating. We will have lots of beautiful jewelry to view and purchase.

Midtown Gallery at The Clayworks in Hutchinson is a gallery space dedicated to showing, sharing and selling beautiful works of art. The Midtown Gallery showcases works from local and regional artists.
MeritMade is excited and honored to be the featured guest for February 2022.

Gallery Hours
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Third Thursdays, Open to 8:00 p.m.

Come visit the MeritMade Studio and tour the studios of the 20+ other artists within the Livestock Exchange Building. Meet the artists, see great art, and buy even greater art!

Friday, October 15 from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday, October 16 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Facebook Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/open-studios-at-the-livestock-/609306710077734/

MeritMade is studio 623 on the 6th floor
Hope to see you!!

Participating Artists:

Kansas City Stockyards Gallery
Vanessa Lacy Studio
Kiosk Gallery
Woodland Hill Art
AffirmaWear
A Koch Studios
Sharon Schumacher
Terracotta
Milk and Cookies Vintage
Julia's Jewels
Studio Lally
Kirk Decker
Annette LeTourneau Fiber Art
DJ Matheny Studio
Jeff Widener
Connie’s Creations
Cid Gillispie Studio
MeritMade
Ashli “Sookie” Carter
Tawni Hatch
Martha Goldman
Fred B. Mullett
Becky Stevens
Gayla Hattaway

For More information on the artists please see the directory HERE

Note: Masks required in Building