Enjoy a fall arts fest Third Friday art walk in the Englewood Arts District in Independence, MO. Our gallery features a juried art show with live artist demos on Saturday, September 18th, 6 to 9 pm. A show of Textile Artists and Artisans. This show features both 2D and 3D art that share a vision of the essence of storytelling through handwork, beadwork, embroidery, crocheting, weaving, lacemaking, and more. We welcome your submissions. Please come see the show!

Submissions to be in the show are due September 1st.

Open Hours Wed to Saturday 11 am to 4 pm. Come out to our Fourth Friday Poetry Open Mic on September 25th 7 pm.

This Show is Curated by KE Griffin.

Kansas City native Karen E. Griffin (KE) is a visual, teaching, and performing artist creates vibrant abstract works explore themes of identity and urban landscapes. Griffin’s art reflects a unique perspective shaped by her Kansas City and Marlin, Texas roots. She is a Certified National and International Storyteller due to life encounters regarding her grandmother picking cotton and her mother measuring cotton in the garment district in Kansas City. Karen E. Griffin’s artistic contributions to the Kansas City area have earned her significant recognition, including being named the Missouri Arts Council Honoree 2025 Individual Artist representing the state of Missouri and City of Kansas City.