STUDIOS INC | 2025: A GROUP EXHIBITION

Curated by Hannah Finnan & Alex Coffey

March 7th — May 10th, 2025

Featuring works from Studios Inc Artists-in-Residence in 2025 — including works from Kate Clements, Hadley Clark, JT Daniels, Leon Jones, Caleb Taylor, Casey Whittier, Melanie Johnson, Armin Mühsam, Peregrine Honig, and Hong Chun-Zhang.

Patron Preview & Opening Reception on Friday, March 7th, 5 – 8pm

Featured Image: “Roundup (diptych)“, each 40” W x 55″ H, Chinese ink on Italian Alcantara fabric, 2024⁣⁠

Materialize: Visualizing Climate Change brings together the work of six contemporary artists who explore multiple aspects of one of the world’s most challenging topics.

The artists’ innovative use of materials and digital processes invite viewers to examine the impact of climate change on natural and human-made systems. Caroline Landau utilizes clear glass to memorialize a Bristlecone pine tree, a species threatened by climate change. Marie McInerney’s laser-etched graphite drawings illustrate data related to habitat disturbances such as landslides and fires. Lauren Shapiro combines ceramics and technology to depict fragile and endangered coral ecosystems. Steve Gurysh employs 3D scanning to recreate ash trees devastated by emerald ash borers. Tali Weinberg incorporates images of fire-scarred trees into weavings using petrochemical-derived materials. Anne Yoncha sonifies and materializes soil data from post-extraction peatlands in her installation titled, Peat Quilt 1.

Each artist asks viewers to consider how digital technologies transform disembodied data into experiences that engage our senses and emotions. In doing so, they raise critical questions to inspire change and cultivate environmental stewardship.

May First Fridays is coming up — and we’ve got something special lined up! Max Peterson is taking over Cézanne to host a night of stand-up comedy in the gallery.

Come through, grab a drink, catch the art, and stay for the laughs. This Friday at Cézanne.

Free entry. Gallery open 6PM-10PM.

You are invited to our May Art Show!
Show runs thru June 5th.
First Friday is May 2nd. from 5 till 8pm.
All welcome and always free, thanks!
Regular Gallery hours are by appointment,
from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sunday
Jones Gallery 1717 Walnut, KCMO. 64108
816 – 421‑2111
https://jonesgallerykc.com/ 

Tap into your wild side at Casual Animal Brewing Company where local beer, plants, and art intersect! Our taproom brims with floor to ceiling greenhouse vibes and graphic design. Enjoy a pint or flight of our 11 rotating taps, including our Local Motive beer where $2 of every pint is donated to a different KC non-profit every two months.

This month, every pint of the Local Motive Hazy IPA benefits WeCodeKC, working to bridge the digital divide by providing youth in our community with access to technology, education, and mentorship. WeCodeKC believes that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a digital world, and they are committed to making that vision a reality through engaging programs, hands-on learning, and real world experiences. Meet some WeCodeKC representatives onsite 5 – 8pm to learn more about the organization, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events.

FOOD: Cerberus KC will be our featured food pop-up with their famous “tacos”: the Cubano and the Big Whiz! Food starts at 5pm until they sell out!

MORE ADVOCACY: Engage with Moms Demand Action and Grandparents For Gun Safety at their info tables to learn about their Wear Orange campaign coming up this June, volunteer opportunities, and how to make a difference on this difficult issue that affects all of us.