Our Creative Partners
Farris Wheel Studios is building a network of professional creatives with the purpose of collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, fostering partnerships with artists, builders, fabricators, and makers. Through our collaborative approach, we leverage our network's expertise to turn concepts into realities. Additionally we seek to support, promote, and cheer on our Creative Partners in their individual endeavors, while spotlighting their unique skills and achievements!
*See more about joining our Creative Partner network at the bottom of the page.
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Amie Jacobsen is the originator of Farris Wheel Studios. A lifelong creator, Amie transitioned from a career as an illustrator and painter to a metalworker, sculptor and pubic artist beginning in 2015. See Amie's portfolio site at Amiejacobsen.com
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Will Barker is a Denver based artist specializing in spray paint murals and oil based fine art with a focus on contemporary western themes and landscapes. See Will's work at Willbarkerart.com
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Founder of The Urban Lumber Co. and owner of Roundtree Design, Tim O'Neill is not only a professional woodworker, casework and cabinet maker, but also has extensive experience in exhibition design for world renowned museums such as the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and the National WWI Museum in Kansas City.
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Dierk has been producing art and lighting installations in blown, fused and cast glass installations for both public and private commissions since 1981. He is the owner of Owner of Rock Cottage Glassworks in Merriam, KS. See Dierk's work at Rockcottageglassworks.com
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Jake Balcom is a Kansas City based sculptor, metal fabricator, and public artist with a passion for developing high end fabrication techniques and engineering complex projects. See Jake's work at
Jakebalcomscupture.com
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Machine Head is a metal fabrication shop in Kansas City, MO. Originated by Amie's mentor and teacher Dick Jobe, Machine Head continues to be a support to Farris Wheel Studios. With an extensive shop of specialized equipment, Machine Head produces an impressive range of projects and metal fabrication services. See Machine Head's work at MachineHeadKC.com
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Specializing in turning urban trees headed to the waist stream into beautiful hardwood lumber, the ULC boasts a team of experienced woodworks and extraordinary craftsman. TheUrbanLumberCo.com
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Farris Wheel Studios is proud to be located in the Englewood Arts District in Independence, MO.
The mission of Englewood Arts is to assist the community through development of residential and commercial incentives, public art, art events, art programs, philanthropy and community outreach solutions, which result in a thriving community with engagement and pride. Learn more about Englewood Arts at Englewoodarts.art
Become a Creative Partner
Interested in becoming a Creative Partner? We actively seek fresh collaborations, inviting established and emerging talents to join our network. Creative Partners will be featured here on our website, considered for project team ups when the opportunity arrises, or can propose a team up with other network members. Contact us and let us know that you are interested in being considered to join our network of incredible artists and makers!
*Please note that while we encourage the creative spirit in all, our Creative Partners network is meant for professional creatives with an eye toward collaborating on large scale projects. We reserve the right to be selective in our partnerships and may not accept every request. We do, however, have other opportunities for those still building their creative practice through our exhibition space and internship opportunities.