The lovely folks over at CanvasRebel recently profiled owner and curator of The Smalter Gallery, Lee Smalter.

Lee discusses their mission and vision for The Smalter Gallery, their transition from “art appreciator” to “gallerist,” their experiences working Fernando Luis Alvarez, their background in social work, and more.

Lee is candid about their early life, their love of the Kansas City art scene, and their desire to bring something new to the community by making The Smalter Gallery a different kind of art gallery experience.