Enjoy a winter arts fest Third Friday art walk in the Englewood Arts District in Independence, MO with carriage rides! Our gallery features an art reception Dec 18th, 6 to 9 pm. A show of 2D and 3D work. We welcome your submissions on the theme. Enter our December juried art show with prizes. Due by Sunday, Dec 6th at midnight. Winners selected will be notified by email on the 7th, and drop-off will be Dec 11-12th, 11 am to 4pm. Our Curator this month is Polly Alice McCann. We are looking for guest curators for 2027. This work will be up for our regular business hours: Wed to Sat 11 am to 4 pm through the end of December. January hours are Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm.

Creative Spark Gallery at Englewood Row is a vibrant new art gallery and studio hub in the heart of Independence’s Englewood Arts District. Featuring monthly juried art exhibits, weekly classes, and a lively Third Friday Art Walk with live music and vendors. The space supports eight rentable studios for new and emerging artists working in fine art, fashion, and jewelry. The Spark is all about community-focused programming with classes and events in fine art, crafts, yoga, creative writing, and poetry. Creative Spark’s vision is to reignite artistic energy and connect the creative community among Independence and KC area creatives.