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| Sharon Saultz, owner of The Dusty Attic, is celebrating her 15th anniversary in June. (photo by Bruce Rodgers) |
“This location has been an antique store for 39 years,” said Saultz, thinking back. “I bought it from the previous owner, Ann Vanlandingham, when it was Van’s Antiques.”
Saultz got into the antique business for the reasons a lot of shop owners take the plunge.
“I was tired of my job and took the Asheford (Institute of Antiques) course, talked with Ann, did a couple of shows and here I am 15 years later.”
Though Saultz’s shop has a variety of antiques and she admits she “likes a little bit of everything,” her attraction is to glass.
“I just love it … love the shine, the cut,” said Saultz. She counts Cambridge, Fenton and Murano as her favorites.
Saultz says business in Belton has been “pretty good” with a more shops opening on Main Street.
The Dusty Attic is open Tues-Sat., 10 to 5. Call 816-331-3505 for more information.
Scratching a new itch
ArtsTech – A Center for Youth Enterprise hosts the return of KC’s Art Flea Market in the Crossroads Art District, just blocks from the Sprint Center, every Saturday thru Dec. 19.
“We are excited to be a part of the growing Crossroads Art District. We are in debt to the many artists that worked really hard to create the original Crossroads art stir. We hope to contribute by bringing business back to the area on Saturdays,” says KC Art Flea marketer and artist Michele Bridges.
The organizers are nonprofits and are hosting the event to bring public awareness to their services and also support their dual mission of providing new venues and resources to local artists, and greater public access to quality arts and cultural events.
The Art Flea hopes to host up to as many as 70 vendors each week, who will be selling art, furniture, handbags and much more, all priced from 1$ to $50. The event is free. Check www.artfleakc.com for more information.
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| Costume jewelry expert “Rhinestone Rosie” (Rosalie Bryzelak Sayyah) will be at the Wornall House Antiques Roadshow June 6 |
Rosie comes from the world of vintage costume jewelry repair and sales. When she started in business in Seattle, no one in the United States was dedicated to the repair and restoration of costume jewelry. Her shop is located in the historic Queen Anne district.
Other professionals also will be appraising in these categories: French and American furniture, books and works on paper, cut glass, clocks, dolls and bears, early American pattern glass, fine art, general antiques, pottery, rugs and more. Cost for one appraisal is $10, for two $20, for three $25 and for six items the price is $50.
The event will be held at the Alexander Major House in Kansas City. Tickets for the event can be purchased at all local Hen House markets, or at the door the day of the event. Call 816-444-1858 for more information.
Excelsior Springs 2nd Fridays Art Crawl
Enjoy two great days of art, June 12 and 13, at the Excelsior Springs Art Crawl. This year’s event features the photography of Kansas City artists Michael and Leslie Wolfe, who specialize in nature and landscape portraits. Check out their work at the Willow Spring Mercantile. Visit www.shopthemercantile.com for more information.
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum unveiled a new photo exhibit on May 8. One hundred and twenty-five images — some never before displayed — help Americans understand their 33rd President even more in the exhibit Truman 125 A Life in Photographs, on display thru Oct. 8. Shown here is a Aug. 18, 1945 photo titled “Running Mates Meet” with Truman and President Franklin D. Roosevelt having lunch on the White House lawn.
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