JT Daniels

JT DANIELS is a social activist using his art to support and uplift the community. His murals can be seen all over Kansas City, adorning the walls of small businesses, street car stops, galleries and local neighborhoods. JT’s mix of illustration and fine art offers a new perspective on street art. The dual approach to his work creates a colorful and multi-dimensional aesthetic.

EXHIBITIONS

Selected Group Exhibitions

2017      Travois, Kansas City, MO

2016     “Convergence”, Mattie Rhodes Art Gallery, Kansas City, KS

2016     ” Beware All Style Biters 8″, True Style Glass Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2016     “URBAN CHATTER: Kindred Spirit”, Confidential Lofts Gallery, Dallas, TX

2015     “INTERSECTION”, Thornhill Gallery, Avila University,  Kansas City, KS

2014     “Social Hearts Club”, VML Wise Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2014     “Art and Soul, It’s My Thing”, KC Street Art Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2014     “NEW WORK”, MOD Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2013     “Beyond Words: A fusion of poetry +visual art +Jazz”, The Changing Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2013     “Human / Nature / Self”, Stairway Art Space, Kansas City, MO

2012     “Beware All Style Biters”, KC Street Art Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2012     “Art is my business”, UEP Office Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2011      “Group A”, Blue Djinn Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2010     “The Great Mash UP!”, Main Street Assoc. Gallery, Kansas City, MO

Selected Solo Exhibitions

 2014    “Bang!n’ Hair-DO”, The Gallery at Christ Community Church, Kansas City, MO

2013     “AMO”, KC Street Art Gallery, Kansas City, MO

2012     “Going Solo”, Stariway Art Space, Kansas City, MO

2011      “No Sleep Till…”, The Campanella Gallery, Park University,  Kansas City, MO

2009    “Non Disclaimer”, Alcott Arts Center, Kansas City, MO

2008    “Drawings”, Benetti’s Coffee Experience, Kansas City, MO

SELECTED ARTIST RESIDENCIES

2016     “Pop Up Artists in Residence”, Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom, Leawood, KS

TEACHING

2014     Graffiti Painting Workshop, ARTSKC

2015     Stencil Painting Workshops, URBANA KC, Kansas City, MO

2015     Graffiti Workshop, URBANA KC, Kansas City, MO

2017     Workshop Leader, Epsten Gallery at Village Shalom, Leawood KS

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS

Park University

PUBLICATIONS

Counter Productiv Magazine, Issue #4, Winter 2018

Create Magazine, issue #2, Spring 2017, pp.88-89