Creative Spark Gallery at Englewood Row

About Creative Spark Gallery at Englewood Row

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, creative writing, and poetry. Creative Spark’s vision is to reignite artistic energy and connect the creative community among Independence and KC area creatives. Come Third Friday in August 15, from 5 pm to 8 pm for a soft opening with tours of the gallery and studios. Grand “Gala” Opening is September 19th, 5 pm to 9 pm, with the first art reception, live music, and more, with a theme of Silver Screen. Visitors are invited to come dressed inspired by the theme. As for the historical significance, The Englewood Row Art and Gallery Space is in Jackson County, and a longtime arts hub. In the 1940s, it was the headquarters of A.V. Cauger Service Inc., a motion picture production and distribution company. The owner, Scott Cauger, remembers as a small child playing the part of an extra in commercials filmed there. After the actors and film crew shot the ads, they were edited and delivered; shown across in theaters and on television around the country, including across the street at the historic Englewood theater. Polly Alice McCann is Executive Director of Creative Spark. Polly Alice has consulted on the founding of eight galleries, been a visiting art and poetry professor, and for seven years worked as managing editor of Flying Ketchup Press, even starting her own radio show. She has had a full-time art studio in Kansas City since 2015. The new gallery and studios is a dedicated space for education, storytelling, and creative spark workshops and mentorships groups.

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