Living in Tents

Living in Tents

Experience "Living in Tents," an art exhibition by Daniel Montoute, shedding light on homelessness through powerful paintings.

By Daniel Montoute

Date and time

Monday, August 18 · 5 - 7pm CDT

Location

The Shirley Stiles Gallery in Westwood City Hall

4700 Rainbow Boulevard Westwood, KS 66205

Agenda

5:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Guests arrive at The Shirley Stiles Gallery in Westwood City Hall.

Light refreshments available.

5:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Exhibition Viewing & Conversations

Attendees explore the artwork at their own pace. reStart Inc. staff will be onsite, engaging with guests, sharing insights on their mission, and discussing the realities of homelessness in Kansas Cit...

5:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Remarks from Elisabeth Oliphant, reStart Inc.

Elisabeth Oliphant from reStart Inc. will speak about the growing homelessness crisis in Kansas City, reStart’s mission, and how the community can get involved in meaningful solutions.

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Artist Talk: Daniel Montoute

A brief talk by Daniel Montoute on the inspiration behind Living in Tents and the themes explored in the paintings.

6:15 PM

Open Discussion and Reflection

Attendees can continue viewing the exhibition, ask questions, or have conversations with reStart Inc. staff and Daniel Montoute about the artwork and homelessness advocacy.

6:45 PM

Final Moments & Closing Thoughts

Guests are encouraged to take a last look, reflect, and connect with reStart Inc. for further engagement.

7:00 PM

Event Concludes

The Art Remains, but Do We See Differently?

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

A city moves. People pass by. But what do they really see?

Living in Tents invites you into a world often overlooked.

Tents tucked into alleyways. Makeshift shelters scattered amid the urban landscape. Shadows of a city that keeps moving while some are left behind.

Living in Tents is more than an exhibition. It is a glimpse into a reality too many ignore. Through paintings that reveal the quiet corners and hidden spaces of the unhoused, Daniel Montoute invites you to look closer, to see what is often unseen.

Kansas City now ranks number one per capita in the country for street homelessness. Step inside and witness what that means.

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