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Tanya Duncan: Cultivating Community Through the Performing Arts

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By Stephanie Vincent / March 10, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Theater has a way of leaving an imprint on the soul, and for Tanya Duncan, that imprint is shared with an entire community. Whether designing costumes for Broadway productions or mentoring young performers in Excelsior Springs, Tanya’s lifelong dedication to the arts has built a legacy as vibrant and enduring as the performances she loves.

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Makers and Masters: Transforming Forgotten Pieces with Mikala Pennington

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By Jessica Cornish / February 23, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

For Mikala Pennington, furniture isn’t just furniture—it’s a canvas. Through The Jade Hummingbird, she takes discarded, timeworn pieces and restores them with a loving touch, giving them a second chance to shine.

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Makers and Masters: The Hauntingly Beautiful Art of Megan Downs

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By Jessica Cornish / February 16, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

What began as a way to stay grounded during one of life’s most difficult moments has become a deeply personal artistic journey for Megan Downs. Her work—delicate yet macabre—are intricate memorials that bridge past and present, offering a glimpse into the beauty of life, decay, and transformation.

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Barrs Open Pottery Studio in Excelsior Springs, Bringing Art and Faith to the Community

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By Elizabeth Barnt / December 16, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading

After decades of blending art and faith during their missionary work in France, Russell and Carol Barr have returned home to Missouri, where they’re sharing their passions through a new pottery studio in Excelsior Springs.

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Tanya Duncan: Cultivating Community Through the Performing Arts

Makers and Masters: Transforming Forgotten Pieces with Mikala Pennington

Makers and Masters: The Hauntingly Beautiful Art of Megan Downs

Barrs Open Pottery Studio in Excelsior Springs, Bringing Art and Faith to the Community

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