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local art on the walls where kansas city already hangs out
Spider Tree Studios is a Kansas City art brokerage that hangs monthly shows of original work by local artists in neighborhood venues, so people can see and buy local art in the places they already spend their evenings.
about • fact sheet • story ideas • dates • founders • coverage & assets • contact
for print and air
about spider tree studios
short version
Spider Tree Studios is a Kansas City art brokerage that brings rotating, monthly shows of local artists' work into neighborhood venues, including Audrey's Wine + Bourbon in Waldo, BLVD Tavern in the Crossroads and Hammers in Midtown. Every piece is for sale on the spot by QR code, and most of each sale goes to the artist.
long version
Spider Tree Studios is a Kansas City art brokerage founded by artists Maggie Miller and Jody Rogers. The studio hangs month-long shows of local artists' work in places people already go: Audrey's Wine + Bourbon in Waldo, BLVD Tavern in the Crossroads and, starting November 2026, Hammers in Midtown. Spider Tree Studios handles curation, installation, marketing, insurance and sales, and throws an opening for every show. Each piece has a tag with a QR code so visitors can buy it on the spot, and artists keep most of every sale. The studio also produces Out on a Limb KC, a monthly podcast pairing conversations with local artists and music from Kansas City bands, and Why Not Wednesday?, a monthly night of local bands and local art with ill-fit records.
quick reference
fact sheet
what · Art brokerage running monthly consignment shows of original work by local artists in bars, restaurants and event spaces.
who · Co-founders Maggie Miller (executive director) and Jody Rogers (director of artist relations and community engagement).
where · Kansas City, Missouri. Audrey’s Wine + Bourbon (Waldo), BLVD Tavern (Crossroads) and Hammers (Midtown).
show rhythm · Audrey’s opens the last Friday of the month as part of Final Fridays in Waldo. BLVD opens the first Friday, in step with Crossroads First Fridays. Hammers opens the first wednesday and includes the why not wednesday? show.
since · First venue show in April 2026. [number] local artists shown so far.
how buying works · Every piece has a QR code. Scan it, see the price, buy it on the spot.
artist terms · A small hanging fee per piece and a 70/30 split on sales. Artists are paid within 21 days.
also · Out on a Limb KC, a monthly podcast with new episodes on the 15th, and Why Not Wednesday?, a monthly local music night with bands booked by Ill-Fit Records.
online · spidertreestudios.com · @spidertreestudios •
for editors and producers
story ideas
the model
Art where you already are
Waldo, the Crossroads, Midtown. Shows are timed to neighborhood rhythms like Crossroads First Fridays, and aimed at people who don’t think of themselves as gallery-goers, with original work most people can actually afford.
neighborhoods
Growing Final Fridays in Waldo
Monthly openings at Audrey’s are the start of a last-Friday art night Spider Tree Studios is building with Waldo neighbors, with more stops in the works.
timely · nov 4
why not wednesday?
A new night at Hammers on the first Wednesday of every month, co-produced with Ill-Fit Records: two local bands, local art on the walls, $10 at the door. The first one is Nov. 4.
artists · music
Local artists, local bands
Out on a Limb KC pairs artist interviews with music from local bands. Many guests and featured artists are happy to talk with press.
for calendar listings
upcoming dates
fri, oct 30
New show opens at Audrey's Wine + Bourbon, Final Fridays in Waldo, 404 W 75th St, Kansas City, MO 64114wed, nov 4
First show and Why Not Wednesday? Two local bands and local art, $10 Hammers, 3901 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111fri, nov 6
a first friday showcase at blvd tavern in the crossroads, 320 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108sun, nov 15
New episode of the podcast, Out on a Limb KC, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other apps
co-founder
Maggie Miller
executive director
Maggie leads operations, branding and growth at Spider Tree Studios. She is a fiber artist and professional graphic designer who has worked in the Kansas City creative community for more than 20 years.
co-founder
Jody Rogers
director of artist relations
Jody leads artist relations, sales and curation, and hosts Out on a Limb KC. A photographer for more than 25 years, he previously co-owned a gallery in midtown.
past coverage
in the media
ArtSpeak, KKFI 90.1 FM
Jody Rogers with host Maria Vasquez Boyd september 23, 2026The Arts Magazine, KKFI 90.1 FM
Jody Rogers with host Michael Hogge
august 25, 2026
high-res files
images & logos
Logos, founder photos, installation shots and artwork images cleared for press use are in one shared folder. Please credit artwork as Artist Name, Title, courtesy Spider Tree Studios.
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press contact
Jody Rogers
Interviews with the founders, featured artists and podcast guests can usually be set up within the week.