Revealed: New Works by Christina Prestidge

On Friday, November 30th from 5:30-7:30 PM, the Gladstone Arts Commission will host an art opening for new works by Christina Prestidge at the Gladstone Community Center, located at 6901 N. Holmes. Kansas City based visual artist Christina Prestidge utilizes fiber, painting, and sculpting techniques to create her unique works of art. Prestidge uses mostly translucent materials, Mylar and mono-filament, which are painted and dipped in acrylics to create her captivating works. By taking painting not only outside the restrictions of the canvas, but into the detailed realm of crocheting, knitting, knotting, and basket weaving, Prestidge has been able to create a unique language that is all her own. Christina has twice been awarded with a prestigious studio residency from Charlotte Street Foundation’s Urban Culture Project. The Arts Commission is thrilled to bring her exciting body of work to the Gladstone Community Center.

If you have any questions please contact artsinfo@gladstone.mo.us

Tis' the Season!!

Last evening the City of Gladstone came together for a wonderful celebration of tradition, family and Christmas cheer! Marking our annual celebration the city pulled out all the stops! Last night our community came together with the sounds of Antioch Middle School and Oak Hill Day School, complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, free ice skating, thousands of lights and fireworks to top it all off! The lighting of the Mayors Christmas tree is held every year in order to raise money for the Mayor's Christmas tree fund. This fund supports various causes for the Northland and has been blessing Gladstone for years. Last night our community graciously donated over $14,000 dollars! A big thank you again to all who showed their support, helped out and celebrated the start to a wonderful 2012 holiday season!! You can see a recap of our fabulous night in all the images below.  

Lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree!

Tonight, tonight!! The City of Gladstone is proud to be hosting the first official event in our new and beautiful Linden Square. Mayor Carol Suter will be keeping tradition in Gladstone with our annual Mayor's Christmas Tree lighting! This year we have gone above and beyond to include all the community in our new and exciting Linden Square, located at 70th and N. Cherry. The festivities will all begin around 6 PM and will include FREE ice skating on our new synthetic ice rink. Skates will be provided through the city. Christmas carolers, hot chocolate and even fireworks will be part of tonight's holiday ceremony. We look forward to seeing our whole community out this beautiful November day! If you have any questions please call 816-423-4200 you can also click here for more details.