John Ferry

John Ferry is a Professor in the Illustration Department at Kansas City Art Institute, with over 20 years of professional experience as an illustrator and painter. Based in Prairie Village, KS, his work is represented by Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art Gallery and featured in corporate collections such as H&R Block, T-Mobile, Stowers Institute, Hallmark Cards, Inc., The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. His artistic practice focuses on revealing aesthetic beauty in overlooked urban environments, reflecting the cycle of change in cities.

Awards:

• Silver Medal from the Society of Illustrators
• Director’s Purchase Award from Wichita Center for the Arts