2024 Art Shows + Events

Brookside Art Annual, Kansas City, MO

May 3 - 5th

We are back at the 38th Brookside Art Annual!! This neighborhood becomes the center of the Midwest art community each May. Join me at this festive full of artists and art seekers alike. See you at Booth #77 with your friends and family! 

Friday, May 3th: 5pm - 9pm
Saturday, May 4th: 10am - 9pm
Sunday, May 5th: 11am - 5pm
Location: 63rd and Brookside, between Main St. and Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64113
Booth: #77
Free admission
Event website

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Smokey Hill Art Fest, Salina KS

June 14-16

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Art fair on the Square - Madison, Wi

July 13 - 14th

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Plaza Art fair, Kansas City, MO

Sept 20-22nd

2023 Events and Shows

Friday, December 1st, 2023 Holiday Shopping Soiree & Afterparty

Join us for our annual Holiday Shopping Soiree at Cheryl Eve Acosta’s Kansas City Crossroads Sculptural Jewelry studio on Friday, December 1st, 2023! Start the evening sipping while holiday shopping for you and your loved ones from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at CEA’s jewelry showroom. The celebration will continue with live DJ dance music by Joe McGuire until Close. Guests are welcome. Please RSVP at the link below.

DATE: Friday, December 1st, 2023
JEWELRY SHOPPING: 5:00 - 9:00 pm
PARTY CONTINUES 9:00 - Close.
LOCATION: 217 West 19th Ter. Kansas City MO 64108 LINK

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Friday, October 6th, 2023 ART AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE FIRST FRIDAY

Join us for a special evening of art and cultural exchange at Cheryl Eve Acosta's Sculptural Jewelry studio on October 6th from 5-8 pm. The event celebrates the fusion of creativity and international connections as we proudly welcome the International Relations Council (a globally informed, engaged, and active Kansas City community that welcomes diverse perspectives and connects through a sincere desire to contribute to our shared future) during this monthly First Friday’s tradition in the Kansas City Crossroads. This vibrant evening will also showcase the stunning abstract paintings by the celebrated painter Leslie Beck who uses sound and color to express the re-discovery of self.  Come meet the artists and immerse yourself in a unique dialogue that amplifies the cross-cultural vibrancy of our community. Please do RSVP to this open-to-the-public event.

OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, October 6th, 2022
TIME: 5 pm - 8 pm
LOCATION: 217 West 19th Ter. Kansas City MO 64108

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Sept 22-24th - PLAZA ART FAIR

This September, Acosta will be participating in the much-anticipated show Plaza Art Fair in Kansas City, Missouri. This outdoor event is set against the backdrop of the city's iconic Country Club Plaza and is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Free admission.
BOOTH #510
Friday, Sept 22nd: 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, Sept 23rd: 10am - 10pm
Sunday, Sept 24th: 11am - 5pm Location: Country Club Plaza Kansas City, Missouri by Bush Creek - Beauty Brands LINK

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June 23-25th - DES MOINES ART FAIR
BOOTH #GS24 Friday, June 23rd: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 24th: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 24th: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Western Gateway Park – De Moines, Iowa LINK

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June 2-4th - PRAIRIE ART VILLAGE
BOOTH: #49 Free admission Friday, June 2nd: 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, June 3rd: 10am - 8pm
Sunday, June 4th: 11am - 4pm
6920 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208 LINK

Cheryl Eve Acosta is set to showcase her latest pieces at a series of art fairs in the Midwest this year! With an impressive range of styles, her work is sure to delight both fans of contemporary jewelry and those seeking something truly one-of-a-kind jewelry and/or a custom art installation. No matter which of these events you attend, you're sure to be captivated by Cheryl Eve Acosta's unique approach to jewelry making. Her work is both beautiful and thought-provoking and will leave you with a new appreciation for the ways in which everyday materials can be transformed into something truly extraordinary. Don't miss your chance to see her pieces in person!

Open Studio - Featured Artist

I am excited to open my Kansas City Crossroads studio and welcome Michele Renee Sherlock as the featured guest artist for our First Friday Solo Exhibition in the closing reception on November 4th! My jewelry showroom will be open as well for those shopping for a gift.

Michele is a Kansas City-based contemporary abstract painter who works with acrylics and mixed media. Her process enjoys the freedom of expression within her artworks. Michele's paintings will be on display and available for purchase at Cheryl Eve Acosta's Crossroads studio until November 9th. To view her work, you may email Cheryl at adorn@cheryleve.com for an appointment.

CLOSING RECEPTION

DATE: Friday, November 4th, 2022
TIME: 5:30pm - 9:00 pm

OPENING RECEPTION

DATE: Friday, October 7th, 2022
TIME: 5:30pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: 217 West 19th Ter. Kansas City MO 64108

2022 Plaza Art Fair

I'm excited to share that I will be attending the 91st Annual Plaza Art Fair, one of the most sought-after events of the year! Come join us during this festive event; I will be located on Ward Parkway facing Brush Creek Booth #520. I look forward to seeing you and your friends!

PLAZA ART FAIR
Friday, Sept 23th: 5pm - 10pm
Saturday, Sept 24th: 10am - 10pm
Sunday, Sept 25th: 11am - 5pm

Booth #520 Free admission LINK
Location: The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri by Beauty Brands