May 1 & June 5, 2026 | 6 – 9pm

This body of work explores the tension between faith and lived experience. Rich with fine lines of gold and luminous color, these pieces were created during an emotionally dark season of Back’s life — a time marked by betrayal, hypocrisy, and the distortion of scripture. Through that darkness, she embarked on a soul search for truth that was unwavering, trustworthy, and pure.

Each piece contains what Back calls “islands” — forms that are related but never quite touching. Her work emerges from the subconscious, holding the tension of what she knows to be true of God’s character and her experience of the failure and weakness of man.

May 1 & June 5, 2026 | 6 – 9pm

This body of work explores the tension between faith and lived experience. Rich with fine lines of gold and luminous color, these pieces were created during an emotionally dark season of Back’s life — a time marked by betrayal, hypocrisy, and the distortion of scripture. Through that darkness, she embarked on a soul search for truth that was unwavering, trustworthy, and pure.

Each piece contains what Back calls “islands” — forms that are related but never quite touching. Her work emerges from the subconscious, holding the tension of what she knows to be true of God’s character and her experience of the failure and weakness of man.

For the past ten years, Four Chapter Gallery has enjoyed a partnership with the Kansas City Art Institute Fiber Department, and each May exhibit the work of a graduating senior.

Visit the gallery to join us in this wonderful opportunity to celebrate and support a young artist who is on the cusp of transition into a new phase of life.

Sarah McMurry explores the quilt and the bounds of its function in her senior show, In Tandem. Historically the quilt has been defined as three layers of cloth held together by stitching. The quilt often functions as a means of strength, protection, and warmth. By sometimes removing the traditional materials associated with it, McMurry invites the viewer to redefine not just their understanding of these heirloom objects, but what it means to be strong.

There will be a reception on Friday, May 1, from 5:30 – 9pm, with an artist talk at 6:30pm.

Studio Above is a studio space above the Leedy-Voulkos Gallery. Six artists work in the space and invite the public to come visit on First Fridays. Visitors are welcome any other time by appointment. The artists are: Nancy Clay, Wilfredo Codilla, Vanessa Lacy, William Rose, Noelle Stoffel, and Jackie Warren.

We are open all month for our April Art Gallery Show!
The First Friday hours on April 3rd. are from 10am till 8pm.
Regular Gallery hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday thru Saturday, closed Sunday.
Show runs thru April 30th.
All are welcome and always free to visit, thanks!
Jones Gallery 1717 Walnut, KCMO. 64108
816 – 421‑2111
https://jonesgallerykc.com/