# Event Details - **Event Name**: Strength in Softness Opening Reception @ The Box Gallery - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for the opening reception atThe Box Gallery ft. Charlotte Street Studio Residents, curated by CST Staff Cherline Philogene.About this EventCharlotte Street is pleased to Strength in Softness, an exhibition curated by Charlotte Street staff member Cherline Philogene and featuring current and past artists from Charlotte Street’s Studio Residency Program. The exhibition will open September 16 with an opening reception from 11 AM–1 PM at The Box Gallery (1000 Walnut Street, Suite 211, KCMO, 64106 and will remain on view through January 29, 2027.Strength in Softness brings together past Charlotte Street Studio Residents Erin Dodson and Caroline Honas with current residents Ellie Naeger and Yulie Urano. Through sculpture, installation, and mixed-media practices, these artists create a visual conversation exploring the relationship between softness and strength, fragility and endurance. Together, their works invite viewers to consider how materials, like living things, hold memory, transformation, and resilience.ABOUT THE BOX GALLERYThe Box Gallery is an 830-square-foot exhibition space located on the first floor of the Commerce Bank Building at 1000 Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri. Dedicated to presenting exhibitions that reveal Kansas City’s arts and cultural history, the gallery partners with local artists, collectors, arts organizations, businesses, and universities to present a year-round exhibition program. Admission is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Complimentary parking is available in the Commerce Bank Building Garage with gallery validation.ABOUT CHARLOTTE STREET’S STUDIO RESIDENCY PROGRAMCharlotte Street’s Studio Residency program supports visual artists, writers, and performing artists by providing free studio space, rehearsal space, professional development, and opportunities for exhibition, performance, mentorship and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The residency cultivates an environment of experimentation, dialogue, and community-building for approximately 30 artists each year. Charlotte Street’s annual Open Studios event makes Resident art more accessible to a broad public audience and encourages exchange and collaboration among the Studio Residents. Artists receive Residency for two-year terms, on a rotating basis, with a new cohort of approximately 15 joining each June. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/strength-in-softness-opening-reception-the-box-gallery/100001999121998713 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, performances, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: The Box Gallery - **lat**: 39.10198889999999 - **long**: -94.5825192 - **full address**: The Box Gallery, 1000 Walnut Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Strength in Softness Opening Reception @ The Box Gallery - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/28fdce92c50cef8190a540363a71a73ccf5897c31f84c543dc7e9dcc27accdc9-rimg-w1112-h626-dcf8f8f8-gmir.png?v=1788350473 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Strength in Softness Opening Reception @ The Box Gallery being held? - **A:** Strength in Softness Opening Reception @ The Box Gallery takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Box Gallery, 1000 Walnut Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Strength in Softness Opening Reception @ The Box Gallery? - **A:** Strength in Softness Opening Reception @ The Box Gallery is organized by Charlotte Street Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Strength in Softness Opening Reception @ The Box Gallery is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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