Pet portrait artist Shyla Craig and Tulsa based folk group The Wanderlast are coming by to share their stories and their passions. This will be an amazing event full of life and color. Bring a picture of your pet and see if can get you a custom piece of art.
H Thrasher is an artist in Kansas City. They are currently teaching art to the coolest students in the Midwest, building the "KC Art Club" for adults, and facilitating collaboration between local artists to bridge genuine connections. Mead D’Amore is a Midwest artist turning life into a rom-com. Blending heartfelt pop, good vibes, and a little self-deprecating humor, the Kansas City singer-songwriter delivers performances that leave audiences smiling long after the last song.
Perspectives: Artist Talk with visual artist and educator DeAnna Skedal and live music by Laura Boat. Daisha Maria-Breona is a self-taught, Jersey City-born visual artist now creating in Kansas City, Missouri. Her journey into painting began in high school but truly took root around 2020 after a life transition, and it soon became both her sanctuary and expressive outlet A Rutgers and Liberty University alum with degrees in Communications and Executive Leadership, she adeptly weaves her academic background into her work, which centers on inclusivity, mental health awareness, self-love, and cultural empowerment Her signature style is both gritty and bold—she often paints with acrylic on cardboard, a choice that nods to her roots, hip-hop culture, and eco-conscious sensibilities, transforming humble materials into powerful, thought-provoking art/ Daisha’s work frequently explores themes of Black femininity, empowerment, and vulnerability, often through expressive portraits and floral motifs layered atop urban-inspired, impressionistic backgrounds. She’s known for her "Woman of Audacity" series—vivid and unapologetic portraits of icons like Angela Davis, Frida Kahlo, Billie Holiday, and others.
