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 FOUNDATION - Architectural Reclamation

Calendar of Events

FOUNDATION regularly hosts exhibits and special events and collaborates with other artist, vendors and visionaries to provide exciting enriching experiences.

The retail gallery full of interesting architectural antiques and elements is also available for special event rental. Host a private party, art opening, business meeting or wedding reception in our five thousand square foot architectural antique gallery or mastermind your own event at the THE FOUNDATION ROOM.

July 10th
Artivation Gala
A festive celebration marking the unity of artist from all trades including fashion designers, hair & makeup, photographers, b-boys, poppers n lockers, graffiti artist, musicians, dj's, promoters and more all for the purpose of artistic motivation and inspiration. Presented by Maria Isabel Photography.
6pm-10pm

June 13th & 14th
West Bottoms Urban Bazaar
FOUNDATION presents this unparalleled shopping and entertainment event Friday the 13th with a special Fathers Day happy hour hosted by lillibelle and Jp wine bar with food by Arnones Cafe'. "My Dad Rocks" live music stage will feature the talent of local bands The Life & Times, namelessnumberheadman and The Sexy Accident. A live mannequin fashion exhibit will feature Kansas City designers christianMICHAEL and Cali Roberta with the Pink Pistols. The Friday Night Shopping Party is from 5pm - 10pm. admission is $5 (kids under age 12 free). Saturday the Bazaar is open to the public from 10am - 3pm and is free admission.

June 13th & 14th
Second Fridays - West Bottoms
FOUNDATION proudly presents the debut performance of Le Voler. Witness their athletic artistry of aerial fabric acrobatics with music accompaniment by Dj Meatfoxx and videography by VJDN8, Friday at 9pm at the Urban Bazaar. On Saturday at 11pm Le Voler's premier performance at the fashion after-party also features a special midnight concert by Monta at Odds in THE FOUNDATION ROOM. Cash bar is provided by Jp Wine bar.
Admission is $5
10pm-1am
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March 14th & 15th
West Bottoms Urban Bazaar
Check out this uber mixed market of art, salvage, home decor, vintage, handmade, fashion design and entertainment all under one roof. The Friday Night Shopping Party host a special happy hour with lillibelle and Jp Wine Bar, features live music by Zombie Orchestra and a meet and greet with the KC Roller Warriors. Guaranteed off the hook fun for all ages from 5:30pm - 9:30pm.
Admission is $3 (humans under age 12 free).
Saturday's market is open all day and is free admission.
9:30am - 3:30pm

February 8th, 2008
Second Friday's - West Bottoms
THE FOUNDATION ROOM  presents Rustings by Luke Rothschild. The exhibit features a new series of rust painting from Rothschild's body of work generated by rusting oxidizing metal onto canvas, panel and paper. On exhibit through March 7th, 2008.
Friday night opening reception: 6pm - 10pm
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February 1st, 2008
Goldberg on Exhibit - First Friday
Celebrate the vision of one of America's most important Modernist Architects, Bertand Goldberg. This rare collection of original Goldberg Architectural renderings demonstrates the architects dedication to society and fulfilment of the human spirit. His achievements and philosophy of architecture were ahead of his time but are often overlooked even amongst established modern architectural circles. Exhibit closing festivities include Dj music and beverages.
Free Admission
Friday, 6pm - 10pm

November 9th - 10th, 2007
Night World
Experience NIGHT WORLD, an exhibit of original visual arts, architecture and performance. This limited two night only event features an exclusive midwest performance of live music & dance by LA based String Theory Productions, fashion shows, art exhibits, food & drink bars, shopping, Dj's and dancing. Advance tickets are available for reserved tables of four ($100 per show) show times are (7:00pm and 10:00pm). General standing room admission is $15 per person for the evening. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at FOUNDATION during regular business hours (11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday).
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www.stringtheoryproductions.com

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September 25th - 28th, 2007
Kansas City Fashion Week
WearHaus presents this four day event full of fashion shows & markets, seminars, networking, chic parties, bands and dj's.
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July 20th & 21st, 2007
West Bottoms Urban Bazaar
Every 3rd Friday & Saturday shop for art, antiques, fashions, garage sale finds, crafts and vintage collectibles at this eclectic indoor market. Friday Night 5pm - 10pm shopping party with Dj Clockwerk plus live musical performance by
It's Over vocalist Jamie Searle - $3 admission
Saturday Market 9am - 4pm - $1 admission

July 13th, 2007
Second Fridays - West Bottoms
Mission Furniture Event Sale. Interact with fellow Mission and Arts & Crafts enthusiast and view period furniture and decorative arts pieces from an assembly of area collectors. This unique sales event is a great chance to meet the KC Bungalow Club and learn from their knowledge of local current events while shopping for original furnishings over drinks and music.
Free admission.
Friday, 5pm - 9pm

May 11th, 2007
Second Fridays - West Bottoms
Come experience the world's longest linoleum print plus other creative works by Kansas City's talented printmaking collective Studio Rojo.  The Spring Exhibition will feature the first public display of the 90-foot-long mural on paper, printed by hand, which is a candidate for the Guinness Book of World Records.  Please join the artist of Studio Rojo for an opening reception, including refreshments and music from 6pm - 9pm.
Exhibit continues through June 2, 2007 from 11am - 5pm.
Free Admission.
Friday, 6pm - 9pm

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April 20th, 21st, 2007
West Bottoms Urban Bazaar
Every 3rd Friday & Saturday shop for art, antiques, fashions, crafts, garage sale finds & collectables. Market starts Friday 5pm - 9pm with a dealer set up shopping party and music by Dj Clockwerk. Market continues.
Saturday, 9am-4pm.

December 9th, 2006
Think Outside Of The Box This Holiday Season
Holiday Shopping Party & Sale
20% + OFF Entire Inventory, sale ends December 23rd, 2006
Live modern cabaret Music by ALACARTOONA.
Free Admission.
Saturday, 5:00pm-9:00pm
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www.alacartoona.com

December 8th, 2006
Second Fridays - West Bottoms
A Historical Perspective of Kansas City's Twelfth Street Viaduct, Built in 1915: Learn the fascinating story behind this groundbreaking bridge, it's engineering milestones and architectural significance.
Slide show and lecture by architectural historian Cydney Millstein and project manager of the Twelfth Street Viaduct restoration, Mark Shaeffer.
Free Seminar.
Friday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

October 13th, 2006
Second Fridays - West Bottoms
Antique Embalming Instruments on exhibit till November 4th
Architectural photography exhibit closing festivites
Happy Hour w/ DJ Clockwerk plus live music by It's Over.
Free Admission.
Friday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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October 7th
WearHaus presents the Fall Fashion Market and
Fashion Show - "Retail Therapy"

A fashion forward market with shopping,
music and fashion shows throughout the day.
Saturday, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
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September 27th, 2006
Kansas City Urban Core Group
The Urban Core is a grassroots effort
dedicated to learning more about
how urban pioneers are preserving and
enriching our Kansas City experience.
Join them at their monthly gathering.
You can learn more about the Urban Core at
www.kcurbancoregroup.org
Wednesday, 5:30pm - 7:30 pm

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September 16th, 2006
National Register and Historic Tax Credits
Learn from Kristen Ottesen, Historic Preservation Consultant,
about listing your home or building on the National Register
and utilizing historic tax credits.
Free Seminar.
Saturday, 10am - 11:15am

August 24th, 2006
Kansas City Bungalow Club
Arts and Crafts enthusiasts host their monthly meeting to discuss Kansas City's
historic bungalows and craftsman housing.
Free and open to the public. Check them out at www.kcbungalow.org.
Wednesday night, 6:30 pm

August 19th, 2006
The Role Of Architectural Salvage in Historic Preservation
Patrick Ottesen leads an open discussion
on the role architectural salvage
plays in the historic presentation of architecture.
Free Seminar.
Saturday, 10am - 11am

August 11th, 2006
Ars Artium Omnium Conservatrix
Second Fridays, West Bottoms, Opening Reception,
An exhibition of architectural photographs by Brad Finch.
Showing through October 2006.
Friday, 6pm - 9pm
www.f-stop.com
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July 15th, 2006
Living with and Loving Your Old Windows
Adam Jones leads a workshop on the make up
and operation of the traditional double
huge sash window, along with conservation and basic repair.
Free Seminar.
Saturday, 10am - 11:15am

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We are located in the West Bottoms at:

1221 Union Avenue
Kansas City, MO, 64101
foundation@foundationkc.com
(816) 283-8990

Showroom Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm

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