Municipal Art Commission
TL;DR
The Municipal Art Commission met virtually to discuss various public art projects across Kansas City, including murals, cultural trails, and public space enhancements. The meeting covered updates on multiple city art installations, with a focus on projects at locations like the Barney Allis Plaza, KC Streetcar, and various neighborhood improvements.
Key Decisions
- Spray See Mo Mural Project Ongoing
- Celebration Cultural Trail In Progress
- Convention Center Escalator Barriers Approved
- Buck O'Neil Bridge Skate Park Art Under Review
- River Cloud Art Installation Discussed
Agenda
- MUNICIPAL ART COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA The Municipal Art Commission meeting scheduled for July 11, 2025 will be held via videoconference. Time: July 11, 2025 9:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzdkNGM1NmEtMzE2OC00YTAyLTgwZTAtZjA5ODQzZmEwOTU1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ec240911-5979-4419-a8ec-c808b076019b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2273b3b468-2791-4a6a-acd9-998ab864d305%22%7d 1. Encroachments a. 1350 Walnut 2. Approval of Minutes, June 6, 2025 meeting 3. Chair’s Report 4. Old Business a. Reports from the Public Art Administrator i. Spray See Mo mural update ii. Projects at buildings a. Barney Allis Plaza b. 18th & Lydia garage iii. GO KC projects a. Celebration Cultural Trail—Wesley Clark b. Convention Center escalator barriers—Sike Style c. Buck O’Neil Bridge skate park d. Zoo lion area—Amie Jacobsen iv. KC Streetcar—Barry Anderson v. PIAC projects a. KC River Trails columns b. MLK Blvd & Swope Pkwy retaining wall c. 5th Street underpass vi. “River Cloud” by Ben Butler 5. New Business 6. City Planning Commission Report 7. Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners Report 8. Public Comments 9. Closed session 10. Adjourn 11. Next meeting Friday, August 8, 2025 9:00 a.m. Contact: James Martin, Public Art Administrator, 816-513-3422, james.martin@kcmo.org Any person with disability desiring reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting may contact the 311 Action Center at 311 or (816) 513-1313 for TTY 513-1889 or by email. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Closed Session; Any closed session may be held via teleconference. • Pursuant to Section 610.021 subsection 1 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss legal matters, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys.