From the Press

Called ARTichokes, it's an art gallery, a party venue, a classroom and a performance and lecture space.  Partners Megan Sutherland, Rebecca Pashia and Jackie Warren display the work of 12 local artists in shows that change quarterly.  Opening artists include painter Mike Savage, pastel artist Marcia Streepy and jewelry artist Kari Heybrock.

ARTichokes hosts children's birthday parties ($20 per child), group painting parties at which a group of children or adults, with an art coach, produces an abstract painting ($250), Thursday night art talks, Friday night live music and classes for children, teens and adults, including Preschool ballet, Garden Design and Working With Clay (taught by the Oogly Lady, Myrna Minnis). 

ARTichokes is at 10557 Mission Road, Leawood. (913) 322-9481. www.artichokeskc.com.

KATE HUNTER - Star Magazine