It's Time to Celebrate
This month we are celebrating one project's completion...
and another's beginning!
Okun Mural Ribbon Cutting - Tuesday, August 23
Join us in celebrating the completion of Rebirth!
We are excited to invite you to a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, August 23 from 5-6 PM to celebrate the mural completion of “Rebirth” by ITRAicons at Okun Fieldhouse. Remarks will take place at 5:30 PM. This is the first permanent art installation for the JCPRD Public Art Program. RSVP is not necessary.
SNEAK PEAK: We passed a trail user at Okun Fieldhouse last week... hear what Belinda thinks about the mural below!
FREE Upcoming Workshops with ITRAicons!
Saturday, August 27, 10AM - 1PM
Thursday, September 15, 5PM - 8PM
Sunday, September 25, 10AM - 2PM

Mid-America West Sports Complex
20200 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218

In addition to the Okun Fieldhouse mural, ITRAicons is hosting multiple educational workshops for community members to research, design, and create a unique, collaborative traveling mural. These sessions all involve painting! Bring a water bottle and wear something you don't mind getting dirty. Attend the whole session or come just for a while. No pre-registration needed; just stop by. All ages welcome!
Arts & Natural Resources Residency Kick-Off
Exploring the intersection of nature and art at Shawnee Mission Park
Kirsten Taylor, artist and MFA student at the University of Kansas, was welcomed by JCPRD staff at John Barkley Plaza on August 1st to celebrate the start of the Arts and Natural Resources Residency. This three-month residency will include an immersion experience with the JCPRD Natural Resources team, focusing on the invasive species bush honeysuckle. Kirsten will respond artistically to this issue by creating a temporary art piece that will be located on the Orange Trail at Shawnee Mission Park and leading a community engagement activity later this fall. Dates and details to come!
JCPRD's Art & Natural Resources Residency was generously supported in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
JCPRD's Public Art Vision Statement
Public art in JCPRD parks, trails and facilities will inspire a deeper connection to place through interactive, immersive, and inclusive experiences.
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Supporting the JCPRD Public Art Program
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County plays a crucial role in the fulfillment of JCPRD’s Public Art Program through the procurement of grants and donations. The foundation continues to seek support for future projects through corporate and private funders. Those interested in becoming involved with public art initiatives are encouraged to contact Susan Mong, Superintendent of Culture, at 913-715-2573 or susan.mong@jocogov.org.