Call for Artists: JCPRD Poster Project
The JCPRD Public Art Program is commissioning a series of posters of JCPRD parks, trails and facilities using the iconic and majestic style used by the Federal Art Project artists of the 1930s. In 2023, four local artists will be selected and assigned to illustrate a specific feature or attribute from the following parks: Big Bull Creek, Cedar Niles, Lexington Lake, and Shawnee Mission.
- Qualifications due April 5
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Eligibility: Artists residing in the Kansas City region (Cass, Clay, Douglas, Jackson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Platte, or Wyandotte County)
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Project Budget: $2,500 stipend per artist (4 artists will be selected)
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Art and Natural Resources Residency
Spring 2023: Prairie Restoration
A call for local artists occurred in November 2022, and upon review by an art selection committee made up of artists and community members, artist duo Cydney Ross and Alix Daniel was selected to occupy the residency. The focus of the artists' work will be on prairie restoration at Kill Creek Park.
The residency began on March 1st with a welcome reception for Cydney and Alix as well as an opportunity for them to experience a prairie burn with JCPRD staff at Kill Creek Park. The residency will continue through late summer and will include an immersive experience with the JCPRD Natural Resources team, the creation of an ephemeral temporary art piece that will be placed at a site within Kill Creek Park, and an artist-led community engagement project. A companion exhibit will also be on display at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center to allow patrons to learn about the residency through this medium.
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TIP Temporary Art Installation
Project Goal: As an added feature to Theatre in the Park, a temporary public art project will be installed to create a fun, interactive, and magical component to this much-loved community tradition. Installation: June 2023.
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Verhaeghe Park Mural Project
Project Goal: Install a farm-themed artwork that incorporates the shelter and overall site design, reinforcing the rich history of this site. Installation: late 2023.
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Disc Golf Art Nine
Project Goal: incorporate a series of public art pieces along the newly constructed, family-friendly, "Art Nine" disc golf course at Shawnee Mission Park. Installation: 2024.
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"Gateway" by Amie Jacobsen
Completed in October 2022
Location: Meadowbrook Park, Prairie Village
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"Rebirth" by ITRAicons
Completed in August 2022
Location: Okun Fieldhouse, Shawnee
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"My Mill Creek"
In addition to the permanent mural, ITRAicons led multiple workshops for community members to learn about the artistic process of making a mural. The traveling mural will be on display soon at the JCPRD Administration Building, 7900 Renner Road, near Shawnee Mission Park.
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About the JCPRD Public Art Program |
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In 2019, recognizing the growing role that art and culture plays in their mission, as well in as the way people experience parks, the Johnson County Parks and Recreation District (JCPRD) launched a Public Art Program to serve their many parks, trails, facilities, green spaces, and recreational spaces. The JCPRD Public Art Master Plan establishes a vision, goals, and strategies to guide this new program.
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 |
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Donate
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 should contact Development Director Kelly Blandford by email kelly.blandford@jocogov.org or by phone at 913-826-3448. You may also make a donation at the link below and selecting "Public Art Program" for the designation.
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Get Involved
The JCPRD Public Art Program accepts applications year-round for the Public Art Committee and Art Selection Committees. New members for the Public Art Committee are considered in the 4th quarter of each year with terms beginning in January and a 3-year commitment. Art Selection Committee members are appointed by the Public Art Committee and serve for the time length of a specific project, typically under one year in length, and review artist qualifications, evaluate design proposals and review budget expenditures for public art project. A new committee is established uniquely for each project.
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