Title: Spirit of Kansas City

Artist: Lee's Summit West High School National Art Honor Society

Fun Facts: Under the direction of art teacher Kathy Graves, several students helped to paint various Kansas City landmarks around the kettle. The top and sides are done in mosaic and the banner is made out of fiberglass resin.

Location: Country Club Plaza

Sponsor: To Be Determined - For sponsorship information call (816) 968-0372

Title: Helping Hands....Red, White and YOU!

Artist: Bob Stewart - Lee's Summit, MO www.stewdeo.com

Fun Facts: We hope that when people see this kettle, they will feel inspired to volunteer! As Winston Churchill said "We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give."

Location: Sprint Campus Entrance - 117th & Nall

Sponsor: SPRINT NEXTEL FOUNDATION

Title: Fallen Heroes

Artist: April Zimmerman - Lee's Summit, MO www.aprilzimmermanstudio.com

Fun Facts: This kettle is a heartfelt tribute to the countless heroic American men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Location: The Legends

Sponsor: WADDELL & REED

Title: Find Charity

Artist: Hoop Dog Studios - Kansas City, MO Lori Buntin & Catheryn Simmons

Fun Facts: Lori and Catheryn used all "found" objects on this kettle and attached each one with an outdoor grout. From Prince Albert tins to a bazooka and plastic red letters you could look at this for hours and still not see everything.

Location: Zona Rosa

Sponsor: To Be Determined - For sponsorship information call (816) 968-0372

Title: Progress of the City

Artist: Craig Evans - Independence, MO

Fun Facts: Craig is in the construction business and was inspired by the many wonderful revitalization projects going on around the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Location: The Legends

Sponsor: To Be Determined - For sponsorship information call (816) 968-0372

Title: Christmas Quilt Stars

Artist: Barabara June Smith - Kansas City, MO

Fun Facts: Barbara is 80 years old and painted this kettle from a wheelchair! She is an active artist who, according to her family, is always painting. Barbara is also a former Hallmark artist.

Location: Union Station

Sponsor:

Title: Kettle Corn

Artists: Eclectics - An artist cooperative Kansas City, MO www.oureclecticlives.blogspot.com

Fun Facts: The title says it all! You can almost taste the popcorn "spilling" out over the top of the kettle!

Location: Crown Center

Sponsor: VML Foundation

Title: Applebee's Christmas Bouquets

Artist: Beth Yeldell - Olathe, KS

Fun Facts: Kansas City's own Applebee's, headquartered in Lenexa, gets into the holiday spirit with this festive kettle!

Location: Independence Center

Sponsor: APPLEBEE'S

Title: Captain Kettle

Artist: Sarah Gates - Independence, MO

Fun Facts: Sarah is a very talented 17 year old and the daughter of a Salvation Army family. Her "Captain Kettle" kettle is very special to everyone at The Salvation Army!

Location: The Salvation Army - Divisional Headquarters 3637 Broadway KC, MO 64111

Sponsor: To Be Determined for more information call (816) 968-0372

Title: Snow people

Artist: Arlene Haner - Drexel, MO

Fun Facts: The detail in this kettle is amazing! Arlene gave each snowman warm clothes for the weather and a few even have a Salvation Army kettle themselves.

Location: Barney Allis Plaza

Sponsor: DST SYSTEMS

Title: Snowman

Artist: Jane Toliver - Leawood, KS

Fun Facts: This happy snowman may be frosty but he has a warm heart and a special wish for a White Christmas!

Location: The Downtown Marriott Lobby

Sponsor: The Downtown Marriott

Title: Parkville Christmas

Artist: Diane Stolz - Kansas City, MO http://circlesea.com/dianestolz/

Fun Facts: Diane Stolz is a Signature Member of the Kansas Watercolor Society. This gorgeous kettle really captures the beauty and uniqueness of Parkville.

Location: Downtown Parkville

Sponsor: M&I BANK

Title: Santa's Merry Go Round

Artist: Diane Stolz - Kansas City, MO http://circlesea.com/dianestolz/

Fun Facts: Christmas is a time of wonder and merriment and this kettle perfectly captures those feelings of childlike delight as we celebrate this magical season!

Location: Country Club Plaza

Sponsor: INERGY

Title: Pilgrim

Artist: Jane Toliver - Leawood, KS

Fun Facts: This kettle hearkens back to America's roots and is a gentle reminder of all we have to be thankful for!

Sponsor: To Be Determined

Location: Ward Parkway Center

Title: Earthakettle

Artist: Julian Wang and Lee's Summit High School Pottery I Class

Fun Facts: Under the direction of art teacher Angela Stueve and designed by Julian Wang. The students of this pottery class made each of the tiles on this kettle by hand and fired them in the kiln.

Location: City Market

Sponsor:

Title: Peace Among Us

Artist: Lee's Summit High School National Art Society

Fun Facts: About 90% of the objects on this kettle were also made by hand and fired in the kiln. Confused about the title? See if you can find all peace signs on the kettle.

Location: Country Club Plaza

Sponsor:

Title: You Can See Yourself Giving

Artist: Rita Porter - Independence, MO

Fun Facts: This kettle reflects the generosity and kindness of those who give from the heart to help the less fortunate in our community. (It's also often referred to as "the big disco ball!")

Location: Corporate Woods

Sponsor: To Be Determined

Title: Merry Go Round

Artist: Peggy Guest http://peggyguest.com/index.html

Fun Facts: Peggy specializes in sculpture and wood carving. Each carousel animal has been hand-carved and hand painted.

Location: Zona Rosa

Sponsor: Fountain Capital

Additional support provided by Fry-Wagner Moving & Storage