LEEDY FOUNDATION FRIDAY Preserving Jim Leedy’s Legacy Series Friday, September 25 | 1–2 p.m.
Fri, Sep 25
|Leedy-Voulkos Art Center
The Leedy Foundation is dedicated to preserving Jim Leedy’s artistic legacy and Leedyville's history through research, documentation, and conservation. Join Stephanie Leedy and D2 Research for a brief look at Jim’s life, Leedyville, and the work being done to preserve his art and archives.
Time & Location
Sep 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Leedy-Voulkos Art Center, 2012 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
About the event
LEEDY FOUNDATION FRIDAY
Preserving Jim Leedy’s Legacy Series
Join Stephanie Leedy, daughter of Jim Leedy, on the final Friday of each month, 1–2 p.m., for a brief look at her father’s life, work, and the beginnings of LeedyVille; the artist community he built over four decades and his lasting impact on Kansas City as the “Father of the Crossroads.”
D2 Research will provide a brief look at the process of documenting, cataloging, and archiving artwork, photographs, and historical materials, offering a glimpse into how the stories behind the work are recorded and protected.
About the Leedy Foundation
The Leedy Foundation is dedicated to preserving Jim Leedy’s artistic legacy and the history of the artists and creative community connected to LeedyVille, while helping carry that legacy forward for future generations.