Overland Park Arts Activities in March

Friends of Overland Park Arts has compiled a list of 
arts activities coming up in  our community.   H ere's what's going on. 
 
Foshan Ceramics Show
Art at the Center 
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
11902 Lowell

On display through March 28







The exhibition features a continuing dialogue between Kansas and Foshan ceramic and painting artists who have come together to share ideas and techniques and also create new opportunities. The exhibit showcases artists from both the U.S. and China.

Felted Forms: Wool in the Woods
Overland Park Arboretum & 
Botanical Gardens
8909 W. 179th Street

Daily through March 31

Enjoy this special outdoor exhibit - the 3rd annual - produced by the Felt Makers Federation of Kansas City.
All sculptures will brighten the otherwise grey season.
Also, learn about the craft of felting and how it is made.
See how it can be pushed to its limits. Included with admission.

Felted Forms 2

Local Life -  Third Friday
Downtown Overland Park

March 17 - 5:00-9:00 p.m.

A great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Local Life is a lively and fun way to explore the unique and locally owned shops in Downtown Overland Park!  You'll always discover something fun and entertaining at Local Life.
 


Arbor Day Poster Contest 
January 11 - March 31

Students in kindergarten through fourth grade and who live in Overland Park may participate in the annual poster contest. This year's theme is "Kansas Trees are Terrific....and Energy Wise!"
 
First through third place posters will be displayed at City
Hall and the artists will participate in an  award and tree planting ceremony with Mayor Carl Gerlach on Arbor Day.

2016 2nd Grade Winner - Leala McKeag

Registration is Open!

Stems Plein Air Paint
May 19 - June 1

Participants choose to paint at the Overland Park
Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, at Deanna Rose
Children's Farmstead, or in historic downtown Overland
Park from May 20 to June 1, 2017. Registration fee allows submission of up to 3 paintings to vie for over $7,000.00 in prize money. Categories are oil, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. Grand Prize is $1,000.00. Stems Plein Air Paint is
the oldest of a growing group of organized events for artists in the Kansas City area interested in plein air painting.


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