Smalter ARTicles
Lee Smalter on building The Smalter Gallery’s “Non-Elitist” Community
Owner and curator of The Smalter Gallery, Lee Smalter, recently spoke at The Oak Hall Soirée, a monthly arts gathering at Oak Hall Condominiums. Lee presented photographs and stories of the building renovations that ultimately created The Smalter Gallery.
They discussed how the support and gratitude of artists and visitors helped them to overcome their own imposter syndrome. Lee also delved into how the gallery “gained the trust of those who have been left behind” as they built an accessible, community-focused art gallery.
An Interview with Lee Smalter, Curator & Owner of The Smalter Gallery
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.
