About

Shabobba®

“Art in its purest form is a communication. In hopes of a cultural communication, Shabobba® International, LLC shares a visual aesthetic with people.”

Opened in 2004

Dixie Henderson, President, opened Shabobba® International’s doors in the Historic River Market of Kansas City, Missouri in February 2006. Shabobba® International was founded in 2004 and exports prints and fine art photography to private, corporate, and museum collectors. At that time, it joined in partnership with Donald Greenhaus and GFP, New York City-based enterprises. Collectively Greenhaus and GFP have conducted global art business for more than 40 years.

In 1993, Greenhaus was one of 25 world class photographers from the United States, France, England, Spain, Italy, and Russia to be invited by Fundacion Cultural Banesto of Spain to photograph its major cities. Each photographer was chosen for their special vision. The project was in an effort to maintain tourism interest that had been stimulated by the then-recent Olympics. Greenhaus’s work is included in Fundacion Cultural Banesto’s permanent collection, as well as a myriad of other private, public, and museum collections. Notably, his work is a part of collections in the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain.

Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, June 8, 2006

As a service to its clients, Shabobba® also delivers lectures in tandem with the art work in an effort to promote education, international understanding, intercultural fluency, and economic development. Donald was on the faculty of the New School for Social Research in New York City for more than 14 years. Dixie has a background in foreign affairs, both private and public sectors, which includes global sales, allied housing, and international program development.

Dixie is a member of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, and a graduate of the World Trade Center’s Global Leadership Opportunities for Business Executive, XIV Program (GLOBE®). GLOBE® is a unique nine-month training initiative that offers expertise beyond standard business practices. It prepares local business executives to further elevate their company’s international growth in the global business arena.

"THE QUIET HANDGRIP"

“THE QUIET HANDGRIP,” is a bronze sculpture created by the lost wax casting process.  It comes from a handgrip of Donald Greenhaus, notable New York City and international artist, photographer and photojournalist; and, Dixie Kissam Henderson, Founder and President, Shabobba ® International, LLC after Greenhaus and Henderson signed a legal business partnership.

This bronze sculpture is one of a kind.  It is solely the relief of Greenhaus’ hand in his lifetime.  The artwork will be offered as a Limited Edition, only.   Upon availability, we will announce its provenance on this website.  Meanwhile, should you be interested, please utilize our contact page.

BRONZE SCULPTURE IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UPON REQUEST

Shabobba®

History of Associate Organizations

  • American Photography Archives Group (APAG), New York City, NY, Member
  • Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) NYC/LA,
    National Committee Member, and Missouri Valley Local National Delegate/Board Member,
    St. Louis/Kansas City, MO
  • Global Ties Kansas City, glogaltieskc.org@globaltieskc
  • FUTURALLIA Association, Global Business Partnership Network, France
  • United States Embassy, https://www.usembassy.gov
    U.S. Embassies Prague, Czech Republic; Bratislava, Slovak Republic; and Vienna, Austria
  • Women in Film + Media KC, Member, wifmkc.org,
  • Just Like You Films, Jen Greenstreet, Founder and CEO, org
  • Kansas City Film Office, sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas
  • Kansas City Screenwriters
  • Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City (IFCKC)
  • FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association, Washington, D.C.,
    Kansas City Chapter, Graduate & Member
  • Society of Government Meeting Professionals, National Capital Chapter,
  • Arlington, VA, Member
  • Kansas City Women Leaders Association
  • Abagnale and Associates, Washington, D.C.
  • Ronin Stunt Company, Aubrey Koontz, Stuntwoman, Lenexa, KS
  • National Museum of Women in the Arts, Member, Washington, D.C.
  • International Screenwriters Association (ISA)
Donald Greenhaus loved to sit quietly in the Shabobba ® Gallery, and look at the work he had created. This photo captures one of those special and silent moments. Shabobba ® holds a unique collection of photographs of Donald Greenhaus, artist/photographer. Please contact us for information, and PRIVATE SHOWINGS.

Contact Info

Shabobba® International, LLC.

1-816-746-7830

P.O.Box 29245
Kansas City, Missouri 64152 USA

info@shabobba.com

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If interested, we invite Donald’s students to contact Shabobba® for a possible interview for an upcoming publication.