Contemporary art, painting and sculpture by regional and nationally acclaimed artists
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art opened in 1985 with the goal of presenting contemporary works of art of exceptional quality and merit. Celebrating our 27th year, the gallery is now one of the oldest sustained contemporary art galleries in Kansas City and the Midwest representing emerging, mid-career and internationally established artists making exciting and technically proficient work in all fine art mediums.
What is your primary product or service?
Contemporary art by national and regional artists.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Sherry Leedy is a practicing artist with a B.F.A degree from the Kansas City Art Institute and an M.F.A. degree from the University of Kansas.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
As a full service, client oriented gallery, Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art is an important resource for private collectors, public institutions, corporations and first time art buyers across the globe. One example of the way that the gallery works together with clients and experienced gallery artists is on commissioned works of art, managing and facilitating all aspects of special projects and acquisitions.
The gallery has placed over 150 works of art in museum collections and gallery artists are represented in over 100 museums worldwide. Designed by Greenlee Schmidt Architects, the gallery has been instrumental in the revitalization and success of its neighborhood, the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City, Missouri.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One
Provide detailed directions to your location
The gallery is located in the historic Opie Brush Building just south of downtown Kansas City and just north of Union Station at 2004 Baltimore, KC, MO
What type of payments do you accept?
Visa and Mastercard
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Sherry Leedy
What are your hours of operation?
Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment. For additional information, please call the gallery (816) 221-2626.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
This the best gallery in Kansas City and one of the best in the country.
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