From the Press

OPEN STUDIOS 2007
Project opens doors to art >>>
KC Star, November 7, 2007

THE ART OF THE MATTER
ARTichokes makes art accessible to south Johnson County. >>>
435 South Magazine, October, 2007

AREA BUSINESSES, RESTAURANTS ADD FLAVOR, CHARM
The Leawood location and the charm of the traditional neighborhood have already enticed local business owners and restaurateurs to set up shop in Mission Farms, said developer Doug Weltner. >>>
KC Star, May 6, 2007

ALL ABOUT ART
A lively art space is the first business to open at Mission Farms in Leawood.  >>>
KC Star, May 6, 2007

HELP FOR THE ARTISTS
Letter to the Editor written in response to an article published in the Star concerning non-payment of artists by some art galleries.  >>>
KC Star, May 6, 2007

ART FARM
There's no shortage of ambition surrounding the grand opening of ARTichokes (10557 Mission Road in Leawood, 913-322-9481), a multipurpose art space at the new Mission Farms development. >>>
The Pitch, March 29 - April 4, 2007

ART IN THE WORKS AT THIS GALLERY
ARTichokes, an art gallery featuring local artists and a workspace for art classes for children and adults, opened Monday in the new Mission Farms, 10557 Mission Road in Leawood. >>>
Kansas City Star, March 27, 2007

THE MIXED-USED PROJECT IN LEAWOOD LURES HOT NAMES IN HIP KC SPOTS
MISSION FARMS We want to be a Brookside to this neighborhood. >>>
Kansas City Star, July 5, 2006

LEAWOOD MOM INSPIRES CREATIVITY IN KIDS
Becky Pashia creates Scribble Shop – an interactive CD for young children >>>
News Release - March 28, 2002

SCRIBBLE SHOP
Becky, the perky proprietor of the Scribble Shop, leads kids through a variety of activities that involve brainstorming, creative movement, singing, and more in this lively series. >>>
Booklist Review, 2004