A self taught artist who loves to tell a story through his work, Jeff Kirby’s work captures those who he has met along his journeys … each has their own chapter to be told!

A retired pastor, Kirby served on the Adult Discipleship Team at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection. Among other duties, he led men’s ministries and the Alpha program, for which he is a national trainer. With COR since 2001, Jeff is a national and international educator and speaker, as well as a consultant on leadership development. His Bible study courses at Resurrection often briought in 500+ participants, who come to hear Jeff’s rich and challenging style of teaching.

You are invited to join us tomorrow for the last First Friday Celebrating Local Women Artists in Kansas City!

Friday, May 5th, we will be the last opportunity to view and purchase a diverse group of women artists’ works in our office/gallery.

Some of the most talented and creative artists live in KC! Come out, bring a friend, family, or co-worker, and show your support for First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District with Lexitas.

Meet the Artists! Enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers! 

Friday, May 5, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. — 1608 Locust Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

William Rainey 

(American, b. 1943)

As I have been in the process of simplifying my work, I find that there is much more going on that is unseen. I believe painting is a series of adjustments no matter what the subject matter or lack thereof.

Continuous change occurs until the painting says we are done. My job as artist is to know when to stop.

Take time to look…there is more than first meets the eye.

Rainey received he first art award 53 years ago and since has attended Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO and the Santa Fe Institute of Fine Arts, Masters Program. Represented exclusively by Blue Gallery since 2000, William Rainey’s paintings can be found in private and corporate collections worldwide. Select corporate collectors include; Shook, Hardy & Bacon, Kansas City, MO, Data Systems International, Kansas City, MO, Restaurant Management Company, Wichita, KS, Missouri Bank, Kansas City, MO, Lanard Toys Ltd., Hong Kong, and The Conafay Group, Washington, DC.

Jones Gallery May Group Art Show!
First Friday opening, May 5th..
Artist reception is from 5 till 9pm. All welcome and always free.
Also with 150 pieces on display, both local and national Artists
Show runs thru May 25th.
Also open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sunday
Jones Gallery 1717 Walnut, KCMO. 64108
816 – 421-2111
https://jonesgallerykc.com/

Please join us this Friday to celebrate First Friday here at the Hotel Indigo in the Crossroads! We will have drink specials from our Jim Leedy bar, live music played by Jay Melody and Co, and we will be welcoming local vendors, including Backroad Belle Designs, KCC Patches, Handcrafted DT Woodworks, Teddy Bear Bandana Co, What the Book? Hope to see you all there!