Johnson County Library is proud to share the work of Kansas City metro area visual artists in our Library art galleries. We have ten Library branches with dedicated art gallery spaces to inspire people of all ages and beautify our libraries. We seek a diverse selection of artwork that inspires, educates and promotes community connection.
Interurban Arthouse curates collections at all Library locations but the Central Resource Library. Learn about InterUrban ArtHouse‘s programs.
Ashley Nerman’s art draws from meditative introspection, nature, ritual, and global travels, blending influences from numerology, cosmology and quantum physics with high-vibration codes through mantras. Each piece acts as a portal, inviting viewers on a transformative...
Bryce Holt’s art is driven by narrative. Before a single brushstroke touches the canvas, a story begins to take shape in his mind. A self-taught figurative artist, Holt merges the bold color and energy of pop art with the dreamlikae qualities of surrealism.
Each painting...
Devin Edwards creates dynamic works that balance complementary colors, using acrylic on canvas and, for murals, acrylic on walls. Each piece is designed to evoke emotion, reinforcing the message and purpose embedded within the art.
Edwards’s work serves as a visual...
Feliz Kehinde's work explores the rich and multifaceted experiences of the Black community, using texture and vibrant colors to tell stories of identity, culture and resilience. Through painting, Kehinde delves into themes of heritage, connection and self-expression, often...
Isabel Flores is a 2023 graduate of the Chiapas Visual Arts School, where she focused on painting. Originally from Chiapas, Mexico, and now based in Kansas City, Missouri, Flores experiments with a range of dry and wet techniques, primarily oil painting, watercolors and non...
Joleen Goff’s artwork serves as a visual record of the interplay between color, texture and pattern through printmaking, painting, and collage. She combines these elements to create layered, visual narratives that express a specific idea or simply capture the history of the...
Kelly Scott explores the balance between structure and fluidity, blending geometric and organic forms. By juxtaposing sharp edges with soft gradients, vibrant color accents against dark backgrounds and rhythmic marks that shift into dynamic flux, the artist captures the...
Artist statement:
As a native Kansan and self-taught weaver, I intertwine my passions of weaving and mindful breathing to harness inner strength in a creative way. I allow intuition to guide my work, creating a balance between the material, the art, and the artist - with its...
Finkelston is an artist, educator and publisher based in Prairie Village, KS. “Now You See Me” is an ongoing series of photography-based linocut self-portraits.
Through the lens of digital artistry, Divelbiss embarks on a journey to capture the essence of our planet by revealing hidden treasures and reimagining familiar landscapes. Employing innovative post-processing techniques, Divelbiss unveils the unseen, beckoning viewers to venture beyond the robotic nature of our busy lives.
