About the Gallery
For the students and teachers of Shawnee Mission North High School, the Brantman Art Gallery has been a staple of the art department for over 40 years. Serving both students and the broader community, the Gallery provides a space for students and community artists to present their work in a proper environment. It provides for North’s art students what gymnasiums and theaters offer for other students.
The first of its kind, the Gallery opened in 1980 with overwhelming support from the community. The Patrons Art Gallery, Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, was formed with a Board of Directors to support the programming and fundraising needs of the space. The Board, comprised of community volunteers and North teachers, has continued to support the Gallery through the years.
The Board has engaged many professional artists who have shown at the gallery and worked alongside students in their classrooms. In addition to regular exhibits, the gallery has purchased over 50 pieces of art from students to form a permanent collection. To support the art department, the Gallery has funded scholarships for over 30 North students to attend summer art enrichment classes at the KC Art Institute. Annually, the Gallery funds opportunities for students to visit the Nelson-Atkins Art Museum exhibits—some students attending a museum for the first time. The Board is proud to continue providing enrichment opportunities and support for the artistic growth of Shawnee Mission North art students.
Your tax-deductible donation will provide SM North art students the opportunity to shine through their own art shows and experience working with professional artists. Through the generosity of donations like yours, Brantman Patrons Gallery helps students go to an art museum for the first time, pay for art supplies, and fund special group art projects and collaborations. Your charitable contribution helps provide so much more than financial support; it gives students a sense of worth and belief in their future.