National chain selling local art closes all locations, including 2 near KC
Painted Tree, a national boutique chain, closed its two Kansas City locations Tuesday and told shop owners to pick up their merchandise as soon as possible.
In an email sent to vendor Theo Davis, Painted Tree said it made the decision to close all boutiques effective immediately and will not make any more sales.
“We understand the impact this is on you and your business, and we are truly sorry. We know many of you have invested significant time, energy, and resources into building your spaces at Painted Tree and this is not the outcome any of us hoped for,” the email said.
Painted Tree is a boutique that has dozens of booths inside rented by local sellers and artists. There are over 60 locations across the country.
The two Kansas City-area locations are in the Northland, 8201 NW Roanridge Road, and Overland Park, 8500 W. 135th St.
On Tuesday evening, Painted Tree released a statement citing rising costs, the shifting market conditions and shopping habit changes as to why they closed all their stores.
“Painted Tree was never just a store. It was a gathering place, a launchpad for dreamers, and a testament to the power of community. Thank you for being part of our story,” Painted Tree said in a statement.
A “skeleton crew” will be at each location to help sellers retrieve their inventory until April 24, according to the email.
Theo Davis, a Kansas City-based artist known for his watercolors of the city and his snail mail art subscription, sold his pieces at both locations. He picked up his work Tuesday afternoon after receiving the email with no prior warning. He saw people crying and cursing as they picked up their inventory.
“End of an era but not an end to my full-time art career!” Davis said in a statement. “I’m gonna bounce back and find new strategies.
Davis told The Star he had sold around $1,000 worth of art this month through Painted Tree and said it was not made clear how he and other sellers would get paid. Davis has not been able to reach the company through phone or email.
This story was originally published April 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM.
