Strawberry Hill Forever, 406 N. 5th St., Kansas City, Kansas, is now open for business from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily and will remain open through Thursday, Dec. 23, and closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas and throughout the holiday.
The mission of Strawberry Hill Forever is to create a destination for shoppers to purchase merchandise from makers, artists and designers, in Kansas City, Kansas, and Wyandotte County, from communities throughout the state of Kansas, according to owner Kathy Hanis.
The new business on Strawberry Hill features art from Kansas artists Stan Herd, Charlie Podrebarac, Mike Savage, Roy Inman, Jamie Lavin, Anthony Oropeza, Darryl Woods, Strawberry Hill artists Marijana Grisnik, Elaine Grisnik, the late Mary Ann Bartkoski and more.
Strawberry Hill Forever is seeking makers and artisans from Strawberry Hill to Piper and Bonner Springs and Argentine to Quindaro. Strawberry Hill Forever plans to work and support youth entrepreneurs and neighborhood organizations.
Strawberry Hill Forever merchandise will include art, jewelry, T-shirts, apparel, signs, home décor, consignment and diverse gift options and specialty items. Some of Kansas City’s best artists will showcase their outstanding art. Other items will eventually include “Strawberry Hill” candles, jewelry, Diversi-Tees, a cookbook, memory books, guest athletes, and book signings.
“It all came about in a dream and the interest and support has been overwhelming. I am passionate about creating hometown pride that is spreading throughout the Strawberry Hill neighborhood and the Kansas City community every day,” said Kathy Hanis, owner, Strawberry Hill Forever LLC.
The new business has a Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Strawberry-Hill-Forever-109480358259216.
