Julie Denesha
Reporter, PhotographerJulie Denesha is a freelance multimedia journalist based in Kansas City. Contact her at julie@kcur.org.
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Hundreds of volunteers spread out across Kansas City Saturday to transform streets with six Black Lives Matter murals. Photographer Julie Denesha focused on one mural, at 63rd & Troost, and two of the commissioned artists. -
Jazz saxophonist and composer Charlie Parker, whose nickname was "Bird," was born in Kansas City on August 29th, 1920. For the past month, his hometown has been celebrating his 100th birthday, culminating in a series of public parties on Saturday.
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By painting the stars of pro wrestling, Kansas City artist Rob Schamberger has become a bit of a celebrity himself.
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Nude modeling is a classic component of art education. But when the coronavirus forced art educators to pivot, model Kent Van Dusseldorp had to, too.
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A series of powerful murals have been popping up around the metro, depicting victims of police violence in the traditional style of religious icons.
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When local musicians faced canceled gigs and concerts this year, a newly-founded non-profit stepped up to help and get their creative juices flowing.
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More than 40 languages are spoken in North Kansas City. The new mural on the wall of an immigration law firm reflects the global perspectives of students at North Kansas City High.
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Robert "Cowboy" Culbertson owns American Frontier Production, a set where artists can imagine life on the prairie as it once was.
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With concerts canceled at Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, Grammy-nominated organist Jan Kraybill stops by to play and inspect the monumental pipe organ at the heart of the venue.
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Kansas City jazz clubs have been shut down since mid-March. Across the metro, veteran musicians are finding new ways to reach their fans as the virus continues to take its toll on the local music industry.
