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Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute- Feelin’ Groovy Fundraising Event

November 13th was the date for the Fireside Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute’s cocktail reception to thank benefactors of its Feelin’ Groovy fundraising event on November 23rd. Juliette Singer and Ian Spinks hosted the lovely gathering in their beautiful home, which showcased their eclectic art collection. Proceeds from the gala support scholarships for KCAI students. 

Dr. William and Sheila Jewell
Jo Anne Dondlinger, Juliette Singer, and Dana Koehn
Ian Spinks and Juliette Singer, hosts; Gigi Rose, gala chairman; and Gary Rose
Juliette Singer, host; Gigi Rose, gala chairman; and Edie Downing demonstrated the peace-out heads or tails game.
Stephanie Hawn and Peggy Beal
Chadwick Brooks, KCAI; and Lynne Weilert

Featured in the December 14, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald

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