Jun 13, 2025

Longtime Wilson market, gallery seeks help to stay open; GoFundMe created

Posted Jun 13, 2025 4:13 PM
Courtesy of Kansas Originals GoFundMe
Courtesy of Kansas Originals GoFundMe

SEE RELATED STORY: Kansas Originals faces demolition of its building, fears closure

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For 34 years, Kansas Originals has proudly showcased the largest selection of Kansas-made and Kansas-grown products anywhere in the world—supporting the creative work of over 200 artists, craftsmen, authors, photographers, and food producers from across the state. Now, Kansas Originals is seeking the community’s help as they’re now at risk of losing their longtime home along Highway 232. 

 After their 30-year lease expired, the land changed ownership, and the organization has been ordered to vacate and demolish their building by November 30th. Without immediate funds to relocate or rebuild, this vital hub of Kansas creativity and heritage could be closed. 

“We are devastated. We sell the creative work of more than 200 Kansans to people from across the United States and around the world. The Post Rock Opportunities Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation,” the GoFundMe reads. 

You can find more details about Kansas Originals, including contact information, on their website. For your convenience, photos shared on the GoFundMe are public and available for use with attribution to the GoFundMe fundraiser.