Jackie Warren is an artist with a Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from the University of Kansas, and has a background in business. She has had solo shows, participated in juried shows along with invitationals in addition to owning and operating her art consulting business, Artistic Solutions, for the last 18 years. Her knowledge and experience lead to participation in the conception and development of ARTichokes, a multi-use gallery in Leawood, Kansas. Ms. Warren has volunteered with various art organizations over the years as a juror, board member and spokesperson; Marketing Director and board member of Kansas City Artists Coalition, Art Commission member of Mission, Kansas, and Government consultant for non-profit funding.