Local artists take the spotlight in Lenexa Artists' Show
Published on August 22, 2025
Art tells the stories that matter most — and brings people together in powerful ways. For more than 30 years, the Lenexa Arts Council has celebrated local creativity through the Lenexa Artists’ Show, an annual exhibition exclusively for Lenexa residents, from passionate hobbyists to seasoned professionals.
The 2025 show features 32 talented artists, with works ranging from bold paintings and intricate sculptures to striking photography and digital art. You can view the collection in the Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery through Sept. 28, 2025.
A public reception on Aug. 21 gave visitors the chance to meet the artists, hear the stories behind their work, and join in the celebration. Awards were presented in three categories: 2D art, 3D art, and photography/digital art, judged by Lori Stanziola and Dan Dakotas.
2025 Award winners
Best of Show: Laurie Colahan, “Bloom Theory”
Lenexa Arts Council’s Choice: Tina Kolm, “Play of Light”
First Place 2D: Nicole Wasson, “State of Being”
Second Place 2D: Tina Kolm, “Play of Light”
Third Place 2D: Char Jackson, “Balfour Park in Toronto, Summer”
First Place 3D: Lisa Coyan, “You Be You”
Second Place 3D: Marci Blank, “Connections”
Third Place 3D: Lisa Healey, “Lost in Thought”
First Place Photography/Digital: Lisa Healey, “Playing by the Sea”
Second Place Photography/Digital: Wendy Delzeit, “Botanical Waterfall”
Third Place Photography/Digital: Nedra Mitchell, “Tulip Dewdrop Festival”
Honorable Mentions
Bradford Athey, “Unaccompanied” and Kate Nickols-Babcock, “Weathered Wisdom”
About the judges
Lori Stanziola is an accomplished artist specializing in fine art printmaking. She formerly worked at Hallmark for 30 years. Dan Dakotas, a former high school art teacher and adjunct faculty at several area universities, has shown his art in numerous places around the world and received numerous awards for his photography and jewelry.
Lenexa Arts Council
The Lenexa Arts Council is an appointed nine-member volunteer board. Members bring art opportunities and programs to Lenexa. In addition to the Lenexa Artists’ Show and other exhibits at the City Hall Art Gallery, the council organizes a variety of other programs and events such as the Lenexa Community Orchestra, the Outdoor Concert Series, City Center Live and the Manhattan Short Film Festival.
Learn more about the City Hall Art Gallery. Shows change about every four to six weeks and feature a variety of content and styles.