Richard Gralnik on fri 25 jul 97
I'm going to Kansas City (Kansas City, here I come) next week for a
few days. If you were going there and had some time on your hands
where would you go, clay-wise or otherwise?
Thanks,
Richard
D. Kim Lindaberry on sat 26 jul 97
hello Richard,
There are indeed some places to go and things to see in KC. For starters
I would reccommend:
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, # 751-1278
-has one of the largest collections of Chinese art outside of China
Kemper Museum of Contemoprary Art, 4420 Warwick, # 561-3737
-exhibitions change on a regular basis
Toy & Miniature Museum of Kansas City, 5235 Oak, # 333-2055
-truely a wonderful and fun place. They even have a painting on the head
of a pin you can see through a magnifying glass
These three museums are all located within just a few blocks of each
other. For more art there are several galleries all located together
near 20th and Baltimore. In that vicinity there is the:
Dolphin, 1901 Baltimore
Cohen / Berkowitz Gallery for Contemporary Art, 2000 Baltimore (usually
has some clay work)
Leedy / Volkous Gallery, 20?? Baltimore (usually has some clay work)
All of these are excellent galleries.
I can't say that I really know of any studio that are open for people to
just walk in. KC is home of the Kansas City Art Institute and all of its
teachers. Former teacher Ken Ferguson, Timock & Babu all live in the
area but I don't know if they accept visitors.
If you like B-B-Q you should check out Arthur Bryants, Gates B-B-Q,
Rosedale B-B-Q or Jake Edwards.
Well that's about all the time I have to write for now. If you're
interested in other places to eat or other kinds of things let me know
and I'll send you some more info. You can also go to:
http://www.kansascity.com to get more local information
Hope this helps some
Kim
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Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd.
ATB 115
Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
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Grimmer on sat 26 jul 97
Hi,
When in KC, be sure to visit the Nelson-Atkins museum. Also, the new Kemper
gallery is next to the Art Institute. The clay dept at KCAI is top notch, but as
summer there will probably not be too much going on.
Stop by the World's Window in Westport area. Some good pots there.
Best BBQ (IMO) is at Rosedale BBQ on (I think) Southwest Blvd. The sauce is not
so thick and sweet as KC Masterpiece, et al. Also good is Amazing Grace's in
the Grand Emporium on Main St.
steve grimmer
Dawne Jenelle Fowkes on sat 26 jul 97
Richard,
While in K.C. stop at the Leedy-Voulkos Gallery and try to make an
appointment to see the Berkowitz/Clark Gallery. The later is in a private
home just off Country Club Plaza. Lennie Berkowitz is a major collector of
contemporary ceramics and has a branch of Garth Clark in her home (or at
least had one). There are some other galleries that have been popping up
around town (I've heard) so ask.
Do visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and have lunch at Rozelle Court in
the museum. They a wonderful collection of Yix-xing teapots on the second
floor along with some really beautiful Song Dynasty porcelains. First floor
is English ceramics from the early 19th century. Also check out the Kemper
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design(next door to KCAI's Ceramics dept). A
good friend and longtime mentor of mine, Dan Keegan, was just appointed
director of the museum. I have been told that the museum is building up it's
contemp. ceramics collection. You might want to see if he's in when you're
there.
There are potter's with some great studio's in the area. One person to get
in touch with is Steven Hill. Another person who is usually open to visitors
is Irma Starr. Both of them should be able to connect you up with other clay
people in the area.
Hopefully, another clayarter will be able to provide some address, etc. for
you.
Non-clay things to do: The Grand Emporium for music on Main Street,
Westport, the Country Club Plaza, KCAI (although it's usually dead in the
summer). Food: Jake Edwards BBQ (they have Sweet potato Fries and Burnt
Ends), Arthur Bryant's, Gates BBQ, the Smoke House (in Martin City... a bit
of a dry but worth the effort).
The list is endless and other KCAI alums and current KC residents will
probably weigh in with their thoughts. Have fun...................
Cheers!
Dawne Jenelle Fowkes
Ventura, California (where there was actually 2 hours of real sunshine
today).
Micheal Smith on tue 29 jul 97
Richard,
Here are phone numbers for a few of the studio potters in KC you could
call to arrange a visit to their studios. Most of these are in the
midtown area except as noted. You could also stop by the KC Clay Guild
at 606 W. 39th St, KCMO 64111, (816) 561-1686. The Guild is a volunteer
non-profit organization with a gallery, classrooms, studio spaces, gas
and electric kilns.
For food there are several great restaurants along 39th Street at State
Line Road and along Southwest Boulevard at Summit St.
Pick up a copy of the free Pitch Weekly newspaper when you get into town
for current entertainment listings.
KC Studio Potters
Lynn Smiser Bowers: (816) 561-1755
Tricia & Ron Gerard: (913) 764-6031(in Olathe)
Steven Hill: (816) 523-7316
Rebecca Koop: (816) 483-6964
Linda Lighton: (816) 756-2846
Joan Marshall: (816) 578-5330 (in Lake Lotowana)
Deanna Nichols: (816) 452-0880 (in North KC)
Tom Powell: (816) 756-3236
C.R. Riley: (913) 856-5399 (in Olathe)
Micheal Smith: (913) 236-9634
Irma Starr: (816) 753-0310
Judy Thompson: (816) 941-2555 (in Martin City)
Deborah Wald: (913) 432-5948
Peter & Eva Wilkin: (913) 764-1967 (in Olathe)
Give me a call or stop by when you get to town. I am getting ready to
move my studio and kiln and it would be great to talk to you about your
new kiln.
Micheal Smith Pottery
4545 Cambridge
KCKS 66103
(913) 236-9634
(816) 444-3590
mlspots@kc.net
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