Animals-Furry Kids Refuge
This wonderful organization rescues dogs and cats and re-homes them to loving families.  My little Buddy, a puppy mill rescue dog, came from their organiztion.  You can follow Buddy's journey on my blog at www.jennylynnegragg.blogspot.com and check out all the wonderful animals for adoption at their website.

Artist-Albert Handell
This is a fabulous artist whom I have had the privlege of having as a mentor.  He is represented by Ventana Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he calls home.  He also has a painting in the Butler Museum, Ohio.  He does workshops all over the country.  If you get a chance to attend his workshop, you will not be disappointed.

Artist-Erlene Flowers
Erlene Flowers is a wonderfully creative person who works in several mediums.  She teaches classes at various locations in town and also mentors new and emerging artists.  Check out her information at her website.

Artist-Gina's Gems
Gina's website offers a variety of information and features several artists.  Gina is a talented artist in her own right and has set up this website to offer an abundance of information on art and art related venues.  Check it out!

Artists-Grateful Hearts Project
This is the website of the Grateful Hearts Project, an all volunteer group of artists who donate their time and materials and talent to produce portraits free of charge for the families of the soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan and to honor their service and their families sacrifice.

Artist-Teddy Jackson
Teddy is an acrylic and oil painter and a dear friend.  She currently is doing a painting a week and blogging about it.  She teaches classes at several local spots around town.  For more information check out her website.

Artist-Walt Gonske
Walt Gonske is a wonderful painter who resides in Taos, New Mexico.  During a painting mentoring workshop with Albert Handell, we were graciously invited to paint at Walt's home/studio.  It was an absolutely fabulous day.  Seeing his paintings up close and personal on our tour of his studio was divine.

Gallery-Primary Colors Gallery
This little gem of a gallery lies in historic Independence, Missouri on the square.  It is a charming gallery and well worth the visit.
They have several local artists represented there, including my paintings.  They offer on-going classes in a variety of mediums.  Contact Kelly Oliver, manager, for information at 816-254-2106.

Gallery-That Healing Feeling Wellness Center
Christine Cooper Chubb has the healing touch.  Her massage therapy studio is on 3rd Street in Lee's Summit, Mo.  
She also displays my paintings in her studio.  Her shop is definitely worth a visit.

Groups-Mid America Pastel Society
This organization is dedicated to the pastel medium.  It features information on the artists that belong to the group(of which I am one) and also offers information on art news and events.

Groups-Plein Air Artists Colorado
This plein aire group is located in Colorado.  They offer plein aire painting opportunities mostly in Colorado.  They sponsor a member show once a year.  Plein aire painting is a wonderul experience which if you've never tried, you should.

Groups-Summit Art
This group is in Lee's Summit, Missouri.  I am a member of this organiztion along with other artists.  We are juried in to this organization.  They have several venues for displaying member's art.  They also sponsor the Longview Art and World Music Festival in Lee's Summit, Mo. each October.

Teachers-Donna Aldridge
Donna Aldridge is a gifted artist and a talented teacher.  She offers classes in her studio in Overland Park, Ks and workshops at various locations.  To see her paintings or get information on her classes/workshops check out her website.

Teachers-Donna Yeager
Donna is a wonderfully gifted artist and instructor whom I am glad to call friend.  She teaches weekly classes locally and also workshops in Europe.  For more information on her paintings, classes or workshops contact her at her website.

Teachers-Phil Starke
Phil is a talented artist and teacher.  He resides in Tuscon, Arizona where is offers classes.  He also tours the country doing workshops.  He has recently started an online-video class.  To check out his classes and paintings go to his website.