Upcoming Shows
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GOAL! Art that Scores
Opening Reception: 3rd Friday, June 19, 2026, 5–7 pm
On view through July 13, 2026KC is hosting ████ ███████ ███ this summer. (Our lawyers made us do that.) Let's just say there's a globally significant soccer situation happening in KC this summer.
Rhymes with "Shmeefa Shmorld Shup."
If you know, you know.
And you know 80 Santa Fe Art Gallery will be celebrating with artwork that captures the energy, passion, and global spirit of the world's game.
Goal! features the futbol collection of artist John Knell, this one-man show brings the energy, passion, and global spirit of soccer to life on canvas.
These aren't still images. They move. They pulse.
They feel like the 90th minute.
For the fan who's been waiting their whole life for this summer - this is your art.
Traveling from across the globe for the event that shall not be named?
Welcome to KC (Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Ecuador, Curaçao, Tunisia, Netherlands and you base campers from England)!
Our gift shop is stocked with the best of Kansas City: Chiefs Kingdom art, local landmarks, and KC-inspired pieces perfect for taking home a piece of our city.
Come for the futbol. Stay for the art.
Leave with a piece of KC in your heart.
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Not Your Grandmother's Landscape
Opening Reception:
3rd Friday, July 17, 5–7 PM
On view through August 17, 2026
No covered bridges. No glowing cottages. No dentist's-waiting-room vibes.
Not Your Grandmother's Landscape brings together artists flipping the script on one of art's oldest genres. They're taking mountains, prairies, and skies and running them through a creative blender. What comes out? Something bold. Unexpected. A little rebellious.
Expect colors that don't exist in nature (but maybe should). Horizons that bend and break. Techniques that blur painting, photography, and something entirely new.
This is landscape for a new generation—energetic, experimental, unapologetic.
Warning: Your grandmother might have opinions. Bring her anyway.
Artist Submit by 7/6/2026, midnight.
Artwork Dropoff: 7/13/2026 10-7 pm
Artwork Pickup After Show: 8/17/2026 10-7 pm
SUBMIT ARTWORK HERE
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Face Value: A Portrait Exhibition
Opening Reception:
3rd Friday, August 21, 5–7 pm
On view through September 14, 2026
Free and open to the public—all ages welcome
What do you really see when you look at a face?
We take faces at "face value" every day. A glance. A snap judgment. But the artists in Face Value slow us down. Their portraits ask us to linger. To wonder. To see beyond the obvious.
From photorealistic paintings to experimental photography, sculptural faces to abstract interpretations—this exhibition captures the human face in all its complexity. The stories we wear. The emotions we hide. The truths we can't help but reveal.
Featuring artist Bryce Holt
Bryce Holt creates art that tells a story. A self-taught figurative artist, he blends pop art energy with surrealist dreamscapes—each painting an invitation to explore.
Part of Art. Design. Storytelling. In Conversation. This exhibition anchors a special ticketed gathering exploring faces, identity, and interpretation. Artists, architects, interior designers, and creatives come together to reflect on how people are seen, represented, and understood through design. (Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 --Invitation Only)
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Through the Lens
Opening Reception:
3rd Friday, September 18, 5–7 pm
On view through October 12, 2026
Free and open to the public—all ages welcome
What catches a photographer's eye?
A fleeting expression. Light hitting a building just right. The quiet beauty in everyday moments most of us walk right past.
Through the Lens brings together local and regional photographers who've captured something worth a second look—moments frozen in time that tell stories, spark emotions, and change how you see the world around you.
From striking portraits to sweeping landscapes, intimate still lifes to bold street scenes, these images remind us that extraordinary beauty hides in ordinary places. You just have to know where to look.
Great photography doesn't just hang on a wall—it starts a conversation.
Artist Submit by 9/8/2026, midnight.
Artwork Dropoff: 9/14/2026 10-7 pm
Artwork Pickup After Show: 10/12/2026 10-7 pm
SUBMIT ARTWORK HERE
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People. Places. Things. The World in 3 Frames
Special Exhibit
Opening Reception:
3rd Friday, October 16, 5–7 pm
On view through November 16, 2026.
Free and open to the public—all ages welcome
Three photographers. Three perspectives. One universal truth: everything has a story.
People. Places. Things. strips photography down to its essence—what we photograph and why it matters. One artist captures the humans who move us. One frames the spaces that shape us. One finds meaning in the objects we overlook.
Together, their work asks a simple question: What are you really looking at?
This isn't just a photography show. It's a lesson in paying attention.
Part of Art. Design. Storytelling. In Conversation. This special exhibition closes out our invitation-only series exploring how photographers frame narrative, memory, and meaning. Artists, designers, and creatives come together to discuss how a single image can shape how we see places, people, and moments.
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That's A Wrap: Art for Holiday Gifts
That's a Wrap! Holiday Art Show
Opening Reception:
3rd Friday, November 20, 2026, 5–7 PM | On view through January 10, 2027
Free and open to the public—all ages welcome
End the year with something meaningful. Give something real.
That's a Wrap! is our annual holiday show—a curated collection of perfectly sized, perfectly priced original artwork ready to gift (or keep for yourself—we won't judge).
Forget the gift cards. Skip the candles. Pass on the socks. This year, give art.
Every piece is small enough to wrap, priced under $300, and made by a local KC artist. Ready to hang/display. Small enough to ship - everything under 20"X20."
Ready to love.
Make someone smile every time they see it.
The holidays are better with art.
Let's wrap this year up right.
Artist Submit by 11/9/2026, midnight.
Artwork Dropoff: 11/16/2026 10-7 pm
Artwork Pickup After Show: 1/11/2027 10-7 pm
SUBMIT ARTWORK HERE
Keep the Conversation Going.
Saturday Morning. Coffee. Artists. Questions
Saturday Artist Talks. Continue the conversation the Saturday mornings
10–11:30 AM. Open to artists and the public.
Rooted in KC | Saturday, May 16 | 10–11:30 AM
Face Value | Saturday, August 22 | Bryce Holt - The Patrons | 10–11:30 AM
People. Places. Things. | Saturday, October 17 | 10–11:30 AM
GOT AN EVENT? WE'RE NOT YOUR AVERAGE VENUE.
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Fundraisers & Charity Events
Turn art into impact.
Looking for a fundraiser that actually feels special? One where guests linger, connect, and leave inspired—checkbook a little lighter?
Here's how it works:
On the night of your event, the gallery and our artists donate a portion of every artwork sold to your cause. We'll also set up a silent auction where 100% of proceeds go directly to your organization.
Your guests get a beautiful evening surrounded by original art. Your cause gets real support. Everyone wins.
What makes it work:
- A stunning, curated space that needs zero decorating
- Tons of cool art on the walls—something for every taste and budget
- Guests who came to support you leave with art they'll love forever
- Built-in conversation starters everywhere they look
No rubber chicken dinners. No forgettable ballrooms. Just art, generosity, and a night people actually talk about.
Interested? Let's talk about your cause and how we can help.
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Private Events
Bridal showers. Baby showers. Celebrations worth remembering.
Some spaces are just rooms. This one tells a story.
Host your next event surrounded by original artwork from 300+ local artists. Your guests won't stare at blank walls or generic decor—they'll wander, discover, and find something that stops them mid-conversation.
It's a bridal shower where the bride finds a piece for her new home. A baby shower where grandma buys the nursery art on the spot. A birthday where the guest of honor leaves with something that lasts longer than cake.
Perfect for:
- Bridal showers
- Baby showers
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Girls' night out
- Team gatherings
- Any excuse to celebrate somewhere interesting
What you get:
- Exclusive use of the gallery
- A space that decorates itself
- Art your guests can browse—and buy
- A venue they'll actually remember
Skip the restaurant back room. Skip the rented hall.
Celebrate somewhere with soul.
Ready to book? Tell us about your event.
