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InterUrban ArtHouse, founded by local Jewish artist, to be honored by ArtsKC

InterUrban ArtHouse in downtown Overland Park will receive the Arts Innovation Award from ArtsKC at its 17th annual awards luncheon Feb. 20 at the Kansas City Convention Center.
Local Jewish artist Nicole Emanuel founded InterUrban ArtHouse in 2011 and is its artistic director. Its mission is “to enrich the cultural and economic vibrancy of the community by creating a place where artists and creative industries can work and prosper in an affordable, sustainable and inclusive environment,” according to its website (interurbanarthouse.org).