2024 Featured Artist: Megan Leong

Megan is a Kansas City area-based painter who has loved creating things for as long as she can remember. She studied art at UCM and Kendall College of Art and Design (MFA).

“With my painting, I sought to capture the inviting and vibrant atmosphere of the art fair. People dancing to the live music near the clock tower, artists sharing their work that they have poured their hearts into, and the smells and tastes of delicious food all make this event such a fun a way to spend a summer day or evening. I chose to use colors and shapes that would capture the feeling of the event in an abstract and expressive way. I spent time walking around The Shops at Prairie Village, taking photos of flowers in planters and the colors of the storefronts and kept those handy as inspiration when creating my piece. I layered the floral images with the clock tower image, creating a memory or dreamlike feel. The hummingbirds seemed the perfect addition, acting as heralds of summer. This piece is a celebration of the vibrant past and future of the Prairie Village Art Show.”

Be sure to view her work during the show at Booth #25!

Learn more about Megan Leong here: www.meganleongart.com