Category: Parade of Hearts 2024
Takes Heart officially launch as part of the 2024 Parade of Hearts at the kick-off party at the American Royal. The heart’s sponsor – Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation – hosted a booth spotlighting four Kansas City women-owned businesses alongside the theme of the artwork. Photos: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Learn more about the event and sponsorship in […]
Parade of Hearts 2024 kicked off on Saturday, April 13 – revealing 101 hearts, sponsors, and exciting activities for Kansas City visitors. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation spotlighted their participation in a recent Currents article on their blog. Among the foundation’s sponsored hearts is “Takes Heart,” a five-by-five-foot fiberglass heart created by artist Laura Noll Crossley, celebrating […]
Up close, Takes Heart reflects the diverse facets of the entrepreneurial journey. Each tile – with unique shape, color, and texture – tells a story of perseverance, creativity, and resilience. Some tiles gleam with polished perfection, while others bear the marks of roughness and mistakes. Yet, it’s in this mosaic of experiences that the true […]
“Takes Heart” is more than just an artwork; it’s a symbol of empowerment, support, and celebration for women-owned businesses and women+ entrepreneurs in Kansas City. This interactive heart, created by artist Laura Crossley, serves as a beacon of inspiration and a catalyst for positive change within the local business community. Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses At its […]
These phrases capture the essence of the Takes Heart project and the broader mission of empowering women+ entrepreneurs. Here’s how these themes resonate throughout this project: Women Supporting Women Women Empowering Women Women Uplifting Women These themes of women supporting, empowering, and uplifting each other are central to the ethos of “Takes Heart” and reflect […]
Takes Heart is an art and awareness project created by Laura Crossley. Through interactive, digitally connected artwork, Laura connects the community to women-owned businesses. New awareness of surrounding businesses and TakesHeart.org make it possible to support these businesses and alleviate the impact that the funding gap has on business growth for women entrepreneurs. The high […]
In the bustling landscape of entrepreneurship, where innovation meets passion, there stands a beacon of empowerment and support for women+ entrepreneurs: Takes Heart. Drawing from a varied background encompassing strategy, marketing, and creative disciplines, Laura Crossley offers a unique viewpoint rooted in gender equality in the business realm. Takes Heart is an interactive art piece […]
In the heart of every community lies the potential for change, and with the “Takes Heart” initiative, individuals across the US have the opportunity to be part of a movement that celebrates, supports, and empowers women-owned businesses. Whether you’re in the heart of a bustling city or nestled in a small town, here’s how you […]
I got ahead of myself with the primer. There, I said it. I was so excited to start getting paint on this thing that when Elin and I started hitting this thing with primer, I progressively rationalized my way out of priming it at all. Which…was…wrong. It needs primer. Obviously. Despite that, I jumped into […]
Each of the tiles on the heart are made from epoxy clay. I’m using Apoxie Sculpt, but it also goes by Magic Sculpt, FixIt Sculpt, Epoxy Sculpt, and other names. The clay is delivered as a 2-part mixture that gets blended and stays pliable for molding and sculpting for about 3 hours. Once that time […]
