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This exhibit was curated by Jonathan Casey, the director of the National WWI Museum and Memorial Archives and Edward Jones Research Center. The exhibit offered images of Kansas City during World War I, including those of residents celebrating victory. The exhibit covered topics related to military service and the homefront, as well as the efforts of Kansas City resident to build what is now the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

For Home and Country" The Great War in Kansas City

This exhibit was curated by Jonathan Casey, the director of the National WWI Museum and Memorial Archives and Edward Jones Research Center. The exhibit offered images of Kansas City during World War I, including those of residents celebrating victory. The exhibit covered topics related to military service and the homefront, as well as the efforts of Kansas City resident to build what is now the National WWI Museum and Memorial.

Located on the first floor of the Commerce Bank Building, the Box Gallery offers rotating exhibits related to the history, art, and culture of Kansas City. The gallery offers 830 square feet of exhibit space –just the right size to host exhibits that can be viewed during a lunch hour or over a coffee break. Thanks to underwriting from Commerce Bank, exhibitors are provided exhibit and marketing support, and all shows are free and open the public. This innovative, community exhibition space is a win-win: Financial District regulars discover new KC culture – and KC organizations have an opportunity to reach a new audience. The gallery is open to all at no cost, and visitors can park for free with a validation stamp at the Security office next to the escalators. Visitors should park at the Commerce Bank Building Garage at 1025 Main Street and then take the garage elevator to the 2nd floor to enter the Arcade.

The Box Gallery is an exhibition space located inside the Commerce Bank Building at 1000 Walnut Street in Kansas City. The gallery can be found inside the Arcade on the main floor. For nine years the gallery has served a Downtown audience of residents, workers and visitors, with a wide range of cultural arts and history-themed exhibits. The shows often feature artwork by local artists or collectors, or stem from partnerships with KC art organizations, museums, businesses or universities.

For Home and Country" The Great War in Kansas City

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