Made in KC Creative Studios

Made in KC Creative Studios opened in Overland Park in May 2015. Made in KC was built to help local Kansas City makers and artists reach local customers. Many makers, designers and artists in Kansas City are located near the midtown district and Kansas City’s growing Crossroads, and Made in KC wanted to expand their exposure to the larger metro area. When the Prairiefire store in Overland Park was a massive hit, a second shop opened in North KC at the Village at Briarcliff. Made in KC Creative Studios opened a third location in Prairie Village, at Corinth Square in spring 2016. Made in KC also started new partnerships at Crown Center’s Hallmark and HMK at the Country Club Plaza. In the winter of 2017, Made in KC opened their fourth location in Crossroads, along with the first Made in KC Café in Downtown. In the summer of 2018, Made in KC Marketplace opened on Country Club Plaza, an individual vendor-driven marketplace, each space designed by the vendor, including Made in KC Cafe 2 and bar number one. Made in KC Creative Studios has a more than 10X increase from 13 artists at a small pop-up to over 300 artists, designers, and makers now. Made in KC, with nine locations and four other sister concepts, gives local businesses a way to connect to customers in the Kansas City metropolitan area. A single partnership will provide a brand with access to numerous demographics and different geographical areas. Made in KC Creative Studios screens products from over 200 submissions while creating brand partnerships, building relationships, and providing resources. Made in KC artists design and make their products within the Kansas City metro area. Some parts are sourced from outside...