Storytelling just seems to be the way humans understand the world––religion, science, art. So there’s no stopping it, no matter what technology comes along. ––Chris Harding, Animator.

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www.kansascityartistscoalition.org
The Kansas City Artists Coalition is an artist-centered, artist-run alternative space, presents a variety of contemporary visual art exhibitions in its Mallin Gallery, Jacqueline B. Charno Gallery and the Underground. The Artists Coalition was created to change the lives of artists living in Kansas City, Missouri, and to promote visual arts awareness and artistic culture in the Midwest and the surrounding region.

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Holly Stewart designs, dyes and prints scarves, stoles, and pillows. As a screen printer she designs and prints greeting cards and journals. All of her work is one of a kind and hand made.

www.bloominglotus.com
Jen Denslow blends essential oils, love, and good intentions into each batch of handmade soap, bath and body care products. Located in the Crossroads Art District, her business is socially and environmentally responsible. Her products smell good and feel great.

www.templeslug.com
Established in 1970, this store has a storied history in its early days as a water bed retailer, hippie hangout, and head shop. Since then, it has evolved into a distinctive home furnishings and gift store that sells everything from futons, lamps, incense, oils, great greeting cards, and gifts from around the world.

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www.prosperosbookstore.com
One of the few remaining independent bookstores with a great selection of fiction and nonfiction to inform and entertain. Home of Prospero's Pit, a long-running poetry reading session, and Little Red Rooster, a treasure trove of used and new music in vinyl and CD located in the basement.

www.oxbloodrecords.com
A local label run by Megan Hamilton and Robert Moore, host of the Sonic Spectrum podcast found on PresentMagazine.com. The label features the debut release from American Catastrophe, an upcoming release from Ghosty, and a superb compilation of KC/Lawrence bands titled First Blood.