Art in the Loop Celebrates 816 Day

Event graphic on a vintage floral background featuring the “Home: 2026 Art in the Loop Project” logo. Text reads, “Art in the Loop Celebrates 816 Day — August 16 | 6 p.m. | City Market.” A collage below includes four artist portraits in Polaroid-style and ornate gold frames, a black-and-white portrait of a person wearing a futuristic helmet, the City Market sign, a KC Streetcar, handwritten pages, and colorful flowers.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Dear Friends,

Join Art in the Loop as we celebrate Kansas City on 816 Day with free live performances at City Market.

Observed each year on August 16 in honor of Kansas City’s 816 area code, 816 Day is a citywide celebration of local culture, creativity, community, and civic pride. As Kansas City celebrates across the community, Art in the Loop is joining the festivities with an evening of live music featuring three artists from the 2026 Art in the Loop Project: Home.

The DynamitExperience

BodaciousThang

FK MENACE

The Royal Chief

Through music and performance, these artists explore the people, places, memories, traditions, and experiences that shape our ideas of home and belonging.

Art in the Loop Celebrates 816 Day
Sunday, August 16
6 p.m.
City Market
Free and open to the public

[RSVP HERE]

Bring your friends, enjoy an evening of live music, and celebrate the artists, neighborhoods, and creative energy that make Kansas City feel like home.

We hope to see you there!

Warmly,
The Art in the Loop Team

Collage of photos from the 2026 Art in the Loop “Home” Art Walk & Ride in downtown Kansas City. Artists speak to groups gathered at KC Streetcar stops while colorful public artworks are displayed in streetcar shelters, including portraits, floral imagery, murals, and scenes reflecting community and home; the collage also includes the “Home: 2026 Art in the Loop Project” graphic.

Missed Art Walk?

Make your own Art Walk with our custom map of the KC Streetcar Art in the Loop locations. Art Walk featured artists include:  

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

Ride KC Streetcar logo blue letters and illustration of the front view of the KC Streetcar.

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights"?

UPCOMING SUMMER 2026 LIVE PERFORMANCES 

816 Day Performances

August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market | RSVP

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY

The DynamitExperience | BodaciousThang | FK MENACE| The Royal Chief

Wide Art in the Loop banner for the 2026 “Home” project promoting 816 Day Performances, August 16 at 6 p.m. at City Market. Set against a soft cream floral background, the collage includes framed portraits of participating performers, including The DynamitExperience, BodaciousThang, and FK MENACE, along with another artist portrait. City Market imagery, a KC Streetcar, handwritten paper, and red and wildflower accents complete the vintage-inspired design.

Art Ride

September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

LIVE PERFORMANCES ON THE KC STREETCAR BY

Beth Watts Nelson | HeadHunterz | A Girl &

 

Vintage-inspired flyer for Art in the Loop’s 816 Day Performances. The cream floral background is decorated with greenery, handwritten paper, and red flowers. Large navy text reads “816 Day Performances,” followed by “August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market.” Below, “Featuring” introduces three performers displayed in ornate gold frames: The DynamitExperience, a duo posing together; BodaciousThang, pictured in a vivid blue-and-yellow portrait; and FK MENACE, shown in a black-and-white portrait wearing a futuristic black mask. The Art in the Loop logo appears in the bottom-left corner.

 

Closing Reception

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Featuring LIVE performances on the Streetcar by:

Ernest Melton and Friends | Socorro Reyes Ramirez

Headshot of Ernest Melton, a man holding a saxophone outdoors with a vintage aircraft visible in the background against a blue sky.Artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez stands in front of her large mural featuring a jaguar, an open book, butterflies, and other vivid imagery, wearing a red blazer.

Don’t miss these monthly neighborhood jams!

 

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

Third Wednesdays, May–October | City Market Park | 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m.

This free outdoor concert series continues throughout the summer, showcasing Kansas City’s vibrant local music scene. Each month features a new lineup of performers alongside local food vendors, creating a lively gathering space in the heart of downtown.

 

 

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.

River Market Melodies

First Thursdays, June–October | City Market Park | 6:00–8:00 PM

After a successful kickoff in June, River Market Melodies returns with more evenings of live music, community, and summer fun. Bring friends, grab dinner from nearby vendors, and enjoy performances by some of Kansas City’s finest local artists.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more, RSVP for upcoming programs, and follow Art in the Loop for updates throughout the season.

Support Art in the Loop

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Your feedback matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your responses help us measure the impact of our programs, understand what resonates with our community, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Survey data is also an important part of our reporting to grant funders and supporters. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us demonstrate the value of these programs and strengthen our ability to secure future funding that keeps arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone.

Thank you for helping us continue to bring creative, engaging, and community-centered programming to Kansas City.

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, YesWay Live, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

 

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Art Walk 2026: Exploring “Home” and What’s Ahead

Collage of photos from the 2026 Art in the Loop “Home” Art Walk & Ride in downtown Kansas City. Artists speak to groups gathered at KC Streetcar stops while colorful public artworks are displayed in streetcar shelters, including portraits, floral imagery, murals, and scenes reflecting community and home; the collage also includes the “Home: 2026 Art in the Loop Project” graphic.

L-R Deanna Dikeman, Christine Cookman, Vania Soto, group photo L-R Home logo, Michelle Robin L-R Kai Johnson, Taylar Sanders, group photo

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

On Tuesday, July 21 dozens of patrons hopped on & off the KC Streetcar

for the 2026 Art in the Loop Art Walk, an evening of public art, conversation, and exploration throughout Downtown Kansas City. This year’s Art Walk featured eight installations responding to Art in the Loop’s 2026 theme, “Home,” inviting participants to consider the people, places, memories, traditions, and experiences that shape our sense of belonging.

Throughout the evening, attendees traveled together along the KC Streetcar route, stopping at public art installations to meet the artists behind the work. At each stop, artists were introduced to the group and given an opportunity to speak about their featured projects. Many shared the stories and ideas that inspired their installations, while also offering a glimpse into their broader creative practices and the processes that brought each work from concept to completion. Our Video Production Partners at YesWay Live joined us along the route, documenting the evening and capturing conversations with participating artists, moments with attendees, and the Art Walk experience as it unfolded throughout Downtown Kansas City.

The moving format of Art Walk makes the experience especially unique. Rather than viewing public art from a distance, participants are able to encounter the work in the places where it lives, hear directly from the artists, and experience Downtown Kansas City itself as part of the exhibition. Throughout the evening, additional patrons joined the group at different points along the route, creating an audience that continued to grow and change as the tour traveled through the city.

Art Walk has become a longstanding Art in the Loop tradition, but its roots stretch back to the organization’s earliest days. Art in the Loop has partnered with the KC Streetcar on Art Walk programming for the past 10 years, while the larger public art initiative began even earlier.

“The Art in the Loop pilot project included six two-dimensional installations and six performance art pieces which were presented in and around Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park at 12th and Walnut Streets in Downtown Kansas City,” said Ann Holliday, Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation, reflecting on the project’s beginnings in 2014.

Since that pilot year, Art in the Loop has continued to grow, bringing visual art, performance, and artist-led experiences into Downtown Kansas City’s public spaces. The Art Walk has evolved along with the program, creating an accessible way for residents and visitors to engage with artists and experience new work outside the walls of a traditional gallery.

The 2026 season marks nine years of Art Walk, although the event has taken different forms over the years. During the pandemic, for example, the traditional group experience shifted to a self-guided tour, allowing audiences to continue discovering Art in the Loop installations while adapting to the circumstances of the time.

This year’s return to a shared ride-and-walk experience highlighted what has made Art Walk an enduring part of the program: the opportunity to bring artists, audiences, public transportation, and Downtown Kansas City together. As participants moved from installation to installation, the evening became more than a tour of eight artworks—it became a collective exploration of what “Home” can mean and how public art can help us see familiar places, and one another, in new ways.

Collage featuring KC Streetcar #805 wrapped in Mona Cliff’s colorful Evening Flights artwork, with vivid blue, purple, pink, yellow, and turquoise imagery. In the center, an Art in the Loop Art Walk group gathers at the Riverfront streetcar stop while an artist speaks beside a colorful public art installation. Text reads, “art in the loop | kc streetcar art walk 2026 | @kaistoodios.”

Art Walk & Ride featured Artists:  

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

Missed Art Walk?

Make your own Art Walk with our custom map of the KC Streetcar Art in the Loop locations.

 

Ride KC Streetcar logo blue letters and illustration of the front view of the KC Streetcar.

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights"?

UPCOMING SUMMER 2026 LIVE PERFORMANCES 

816 Day Performances

August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market | RSVP

Featuring LIVE performances by:

The DynamitExperience | BodaciousThang | FK MENACE

 

Wide Art in the Loop banner for the 2026 “Home” project promoting 816 Day Performances, August 16 at 6 p.m. at City Market. Set against a soft cream floral background, the collage includes framed portraits of participating performers, including The DynamitExperience, BodaciousThang, and FK MENACE, along with another artist portrait. City Market imagery, a KC Streetcar, handwritten paper, and red and wildflower accents complete the vintage-inspired design.

Art Ride

September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

Featuring LIVE performances on the Streetcar by:

Beth Watts Nelson | HeadHunterz | A Girl &

 

Vintage-inspired flyer for Art in the Loop’s 816 Day Performances. The cream floral background is decorated with greenery, handwritten paper, and red flowers. Large navy text reads “816 Day Performances,” followed by “August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market.” Below, “Featuring” introduces three performers displayed in ornate gold frames: The DynamitExperience, a duo posing together; BodaciousThang, pictured in a vivid blue-and-yellow portrait; and FK MENACE, shown in a black-and-white portrait wearing a futuristic black mask. The Art in the Loop logo appears in the bottom-left corner.

 

Closing Reception

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Featuring LIVE performances on the Streetcar by:

Ernest Melton and Friends | Socorro Reyes Ramirez

Headshot of Ernest Melton, a man holding a saxophone outdoors with a vintage aircraft visible in the background against a blue sky.Artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez stands in front of her large mural featuring a jaguar, an open book, butterflies, and other vivid imagery, wearing a red blazer.

Don’t miss these monthly neighborhood jams!

 

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

Third Wednesdays, May–October | City Market Park | 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m.

This free outdoor concert series continues throughout the summer, showcasing Kansas City’s vibrant local music scene. Each month features a new lineup of performers alongside local food vendors, creating a lively gathering space in the heart of downtown.

 

 

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.

River Market Melodies

First Thursdays, June–October | City Market Park | 6:00–8:00 PM

After a successful kickoff in June, River Market Melodies returns with more evenings of live music, community, and summer fun. Bring friends, grab dinner from nearby vendors, and enjoy performances by some of Kansas City’s finest local artists.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more, RSVP for upcoming programs, and follow Art in the Loop for updates throughout the season.

Support Art in the Loop

white t-shirt with red and blue art in the loop logo in the front center

Art in the Loop merchandise

Get your very own in our Swag Shop!

Take our Survey icon (Art in the Loop)

Take our Audience Survey 

Your feedback matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your responses help us measure the impact of our programs, understand what resonates with our community, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Survey data is also an important part of our reporting to grant funders and supporters. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us demonstrate the value of these programs and strengthen our ability to secure future funding that keeps arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone.

Thank you for helping us continue to bring creative, engaging, and community-centered programming to Kansas City.

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, YesWay Live, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

 

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Join Us Tonight for Art Walk

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Art in the Loop Project's "Home" Art Walk event. At the top center is the "Home" project logo inside a gold picture frame. Below, large blue text reads: "ART WALK | JULY 21 | 6 P.M." with green text underneath stating: "BEGINS AT RIVERFRONT KC STREETCAR STOP." The background resembles vintage floral wallpaper. Across the lower half of the image, portraits of participating artists are arranged in an eclectic collage of ornate gold frames, Polaroid-style photos, and taped snapshots. Decorative elements include postcards, handwritten letters, stacked books, and flowers, creating a scrapbook-inspired aesthetic that evokes themes of home, memory, storytelling, and community. The artists represent a diverse range of ages, genders, and backgrounds. The overall color palette features soft creams, golds, blues, greens, and floral accents, giving the design a warm, nostalgic feel.

Tonight’s the Night, friends!

Join us for Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar!

Tuesday, July 21 | 6–8 p.m.
Begins at the Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop

Experience Downtown Kansas City as an open-air gallery during Art in the Loop’s guided Art Walk & Ride. Guests will travel via KC Streetcar & on foot to explore artworks installed at streetcar stops, public spaces, and – how can you miss it- KC Streetcar #805.

Along the route, participating artists will meet attendees at their installations to discuss their creative processes, inspirations and interpretations of the 2026 Art in the Loop theme, Home. For a preview, check out the featured artists listed & linked below.

  • The tour begins at the Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop at Berkley Riverfront. Parking is available nearby, and the KC Streetcar provides free and accessible transportation throughout the event.
  • This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are encouraged for planning purposes.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle.

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff’s artwork “Evening Flights”?

Art Walk & Ride featured Artists:  

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP NOW!

Check out this custom map of the KC Streetcar Art in the Loop locations. 

 

Ride KC Streetcar logo blue letters and illustration of the front view of the KC Streetcar.

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights"?

Circular event logo on a white background featuring the words “ART WALK & RIDE” in large hand-lettered blue and red text. At the center is an illustrated RideKC Streetcar #805 wrapped in Mona Cliff’s Evening Flights artwork, shown traveling toward the viewer. The streetcar features colorful birds, stars, blue cloud-like forms, and a rainbow-inspired design across the front, with “UMKC” displayed on the destination sign and “805” at the top center. A simple blue Kansas City skyline appears in the background. Below the illustration, bold red and blue text reads “Tuesday, July 21, 2026,” “6:00 P.M.,” and “A Guided Art Tour Along the KC Streetcar Route.” The bottom of the logo includes the tagline, “Walk. Ride. Discover. Art in the Loop.” Blue and red circular accents frame the design, with a dotted trail of footprints arching above the title.

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP

Join the 2026 Art in the Loop visual artists and fellow art enthusiasts for a guided tour along the KC Streetcar route. Beginning at the River Market West (Delaware) Stop, guests will travel to multiple artwork locations, meet the artists behind the installations, and learn about the inspiration and stories behind their creations. This free event is open to the public, and RSVPs are encouraged.wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this event as well.

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

Third Wednesdays, May–October | City Market Park | 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m.

This free outdoor concert series continues throughout the summer, showcasing Kansas City’s vibrant local music scene. Each month features a new lineup of performers alongside local food vendors, creating a lively gathering space in the heart of downtown.

 

 

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.

River Market Melodies

First Thursdays, June–October | City Market Park | 6:00–8:00 PM

After a successful kickoff in June, River Market Melodies returns with more evenings of live music, community, and summer fun. Bring friends, grab dinner from nearby vendors, and enjoy performances by some of Kansas City’s finest local artists.

Upcoming Summer 2026 Live Performances

816 Day Performances

August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market | RSVP

Featuring:

Art Ride

September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

Featuring:

Closing Reception

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Headshot of Ernest Melton, a man holding a saxophone outdoors with a vintage aircraft visible in the background against a blue sky.Featuring:

Artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez stands in front of her large mural featuring a jaguar, an open book, butterflies, and other vivid imagery, wearing a red blazer.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more, RSVP for upcoming programs, and follow Art in the Loop for updates throughout the season.

Support Art in the Loop

white t-shirt with red and blue art in the loop logo in the front center

Art in the Loop merchandise

Get your very own in our Swag Shop!

Take our Survey icon (Art in the Loop)

Take our Audience Survey 

Your feedback matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your responses help us measure the impact of our programs, understand what resonates with our community, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Survey data is also an important part of our reporting to grant funders and supporters. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us demonstrate the value of these programs and strengthen our ability to secure future funding that keeps arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone.

Thank you for helping us continue to bring creative, engaging, and community-centered programming to Kansas City.

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, YesWay Live, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

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Make the Most of Summer Downtown: Art, Music and More

July 14, 2026

Promotional graphic for Summer in the City on Thursday, July 16, from 12–7 p.m. at Oppenstein Park, 1123 Walnut. The left side features colorful retro lettering and event details. The right side shows a collage of Polaroid-style photos, including portraits, handmade paper, decorative artwork, and a group relaxing by a swimming pool, set against a pink, orange, and yellow background.

Summer in the City: July 16th Line-Up

Pack your sunscreen and your good mood. Here’s how the day unfolds Downtown! | RSVP for Summer in the City!

12:00 to 1:00 PM | Lunchtime Tunes with Jay Sol Kick off your lunch break with Jay Sol, a Kansas City-born vocalist whose soulful blend of pop, rock, jazz, and neo-soul goes down smoother than your iced coffee. She’s lit up stages at KC Pride Fest and performed alongside artists like Howard Hewett and Spawnbreezie. As the frontwoman of Sol Movement, she brings powerful, heartfelt performances that meet every audience right where they are.

1:00 to 2:30 PM | Fan Decorating Workshop Beat the heat in style. Supplies are provided, creativity is encouraged, and yes, you get to keep your masterpiece.

5:00 to 7:00 PM | Art Market with Local Vendors Come meet the makers and browse work you won’t find anywhere else:

  • Anita Easterwood is a multidisciplinary visual artist, born and raised in Kansas City, whose work celebrates life through fashion, history, culture, and sisterhood.
  • Mariah Markt is a multidisciplinary artist from Kansas City, MO, working across fine art, graphic design, and murals. Her practice explores body positivity and sharp, observational takes on the world around her.
  • Kelsey Pike of Sustainable Paper + Craft makes papers designed just for artists and makers, crafted from recycled fabric and other sustainable fibers.
  • Tokeya Waci U Richardson recreates a modern style of Native American Ledger art, a visual tradition reflecting the stories and teachings passed down from one’s elders.
  • Muriel Hansen is a ceramic artist, nature enthusiast, and avid reader. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, they make functional pottery from their home studio and are an active member of Cherry Pit Collective.

6:00 to 7:00 PM | KC Bear Fighters Swagger, spectacle, and a mild sense of controlled danger. These are the values that define the Kansas City Bear Fighters, and they possess the skills, knowledge, and passion to help you reach your full potential. Trying to meet that special someone? Close a business deal? Just get down and have the night of your life? The Bear Fighters will make you rethink what’s possible.

Hungry? Food trucks are rolling in for lunch and dinner:

Summer in the City weaves the talented artists and community members of Kansas City into the tapestry of Downtown, all with the goal of engaging the workers and residents who make it thrive. Sponsored by the Downtown Community Improvement District (DCID), in partnership with Jackson County, Art in the Loop, The Downtown Council, and area businesses, Summer in the City ignites, activates, and celebrates the greater community of Downtown Kansas City.

For more information, visit downtownkc.org/summerinthecity.

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Art in the Loop Project's "Home" Art Walk event. At the top center is the "Home" project logo inside a gold picture frame. Below, large blue text reads: "ART WALK | JULY 21 | 6 P.M." with green text underneath stating: "BEGINS AT RIVERFRONT KC STREETCAR STOP." The background resembles vintage floral wallpaper. Across the lower half of the image, portraits of participating artists are arranged in an eclectic collage of ornate gold frames, Polaroid-style photos, and taped snapshots. Decorative elements include postcards, handwritten letters, stacked books, and flowers, creating a scrapbook-inspired aesthetic that evokes themes of home, memory, storytelling, and community. The artists represent a diverse range of ages, genders, and backgrounds. The overall color palette features soft creams, golds, blues, greens, and floral accents, giving the design a warm, nostalgic feel.

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

Tuesday, July 21 | 6–8 p.m.
Begins at the Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop

Experience Downtown Kansas City as an open-air gallery during Art in the Loop’s guided Art Walk & Ride. Guests will travel via KC Streetcar & on foot to explore artworks installed at streetcar stops, public spaces, and – how can you miss it- KC Streetcar #805.

Along the route, participating artists will meet attendees at their installations to discuss their creative processes, inspirations and interpretations of the 2026 Art in the Loop theme, Home. For a preview, check out the featured artists listed & linked below.

  • The tour begins at the Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop at Berkley Riverfront. Parking is available nearby, and the KC Streetcar provides free and accessible transportation throughout the event.
  • This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are encouraged for planning purposes.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle.

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff’s artwork “Evening Flights”?

Art Walk & Ride featured Artists:  

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP NOW!

Check out this custom map of the KC Streetcar Art in the Loop locations. 

 

Ride KC Streetcar logo blue letters and illustration of the front view of the KC Streetcar.

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights"?

Circular event logo on a white background featuring the words “ART WALK & RIDE” in large hand-lettered blue and red text. At the center is an illustrated RideKC Streetcar #805 wrapped in Mona Cliff’s Evening Flights artwork, shown traveling toward the viewer. The streetcar features colorful birds, stars, blue cloud-like forms, and a rainbow-inspired design across the front, with “UMKC” displayed on the destination sign and “805” at the top center. A simple blue Kansas City skyline appears in the background. Below the illustration, bold red and blue text reads “Tuesday, July 21, 2026,” “6:00 P.M.,” and “A Guided Art Tour Along the KC Streetcar Route.” The bottom of the logo includes the tagline, “Walk. Ride. Discover. Art in the Loop.” Blue and red circular accents frame the design, with a dotted trail of footprints arching above the title.

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP

Join the 2026 Art in the Loop visual artists and fellow art enthusiasts for a guided tour along the KC Streetcar route. Beginning at the River Market West (Delaware) Stop, guests will travel to multiple artwork locations, meet the artists behind the installations, and learn about the inspiration and stories behind their creations. This free event is open to the public, and RSVPs are encouraged.wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this event as well.

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

Third Wednesdays, May–October | City Market Park | 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m.

This free outdoor concert series continues throughout the summer, showcasing Kansas City’s vibrant local music scene. Each month features a new lineup of performers alongside local food vendors, creating a lively gathering space in the heart of downtown.

 

 

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.

River Market Melodies

First Thursdays, June–October | City Market Park | 6:00–8:00 PM

After a successful kickoff in June, River Market Melodies returns with more evenings of live music, community, and summer fun. Bring friends, grab dinner from nearby vendors, and enjoy performances by some of Kansas City’s finest local artists.

Upcoming Summer 2026 Live Performances

816 Day Performances

August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market | RSVP

Featuring:

Art Ride

September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

Featuring:

Closing Reception

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Headshot of Ernest Melton, a man holding a saxophone outdoors with a vintage aircraft visible in the background against a blue sky.Featuring:

Artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez stands in front of her large mural featuring a jaguar, an open book, butterflies, and other vivid imagery, wearing a red blazer.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more, RSVP for upcoming programs, and follow Art in the Loop for updates throughout the season.

Support Art in the Loop

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Art in the Loop merchandise

Get your very own in our Swag Shop!

Take our Survey icon (Art in the Loop)

Take our Audience Survey 

Your feedback matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your responses help us measure the impact of our programs, understand what resonates with our community, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Survey data is also an important part of our reporting to grant funders and supporters. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us demonstrate the value of these programs and strengthen our ability to secure future funding that keeps arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone.

Thank you for helping us continue to bring creative, engaging, and community-centered programming to Kansas City.

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, YesWay Live, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

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Big News, Big Summer: A Magazine Cover, a New Interview Series, and July Events You Can’t Miss

Cover of the July/August 2026 issue of KC Studio magazine featuring the artwork A Modern Belonging. A close-up portrait of a young Black man with his eyes closed is framed by blooming pink and pale yellow flowers in the foreground. He wears a light-colored jacket over a dark shirt, while a soft blue sky and green trees create a peaceful outdoor backdrop. The expressive brushstrokes and warm, natural palette emphasize a quiet moment of reflection and connection with nature. The magazine masthead "KC STUDIO" appears in large white letters across the top, with the tagline "All Arts. All The Time." beneath it.

KC Studio July/August 2026 featuring “A Modern Belonging” by Taylar Sanders

July 7, 2026

Taylar Sanders Featured on the Cover of KC Studio Magazine

We are thrilled to share that 2026 Art in the Loop artist Taylar Sanders‘ painting “A Modern Belonging” graces the cover of the July/August issue of KC Studio Magazine. You can experience the work in person at the Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop, and meet Taylar herself at the upcoming Art Walk & Ride on July 21. Congratulations, Taylar!

A bright blue Kansas City Streetcar shelter at the Kauffman Center stop features a large public art installation by Taylar Sanders titled A Modern Belonging. The artwork depicts a person in a white jacket partially obscured by blooming pink-and-white flowers against a vivid green landscape under a glowing sun. The shelter is labeled "Kauffman Center," with directional signs pointing toward UMKC. Parked cars, trees, and a blue sky with scattered clouds surround the shelter, while the late-afternoon sunlight creates reflections across the glass panels.

Art in the Loop Art Talk logo: a hand-drawn red speech bubble containing the words 'Art Talk' in bold blue lettering, with a blue sketch of a KC Streetcar curving along the bottom edge. 'Art in the Loop' arcs above the bubble in blue handwritten letters.

Introducing Art Talk: A New Artist Interview Series

We’re excited to announce Art Talk, a new YouTube interview series spotlighting the 26 artists of the 2026 Art in the Loop roster. Sponsored by YesWay Live, Art Talk brings you behind the scenes with the visual and performing artists shaping this season, sharing the stories, inspirations, and creative processes behind the work you see along the KC Streetcar corridor and throughout downtown. Stay tuned to our channels for the first episodes, coming soon.

June may be winding down, but summer in downtown Kansas City is just getting started.

Our June 18 Summer in the City celebration at Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park brought together an incredible community of artists, performers, makers, and neighbors for a full day of music, dance, interactive art, local vendors, and creative energy. From lunchtime performances to an evening filled with unforgettable entertainment, it was a fantastic reminder of what makes Art in the Loop events so special— bringing people together through free, accessible arts experiences.

If you joined us, thank you for making the day such a success. And if you missed it, don’t worry, the summer calendar is packed. From the next Summer in the City event on July 16 to the guided Art Walk & Ride on July 21, live music series, and special performances throughout the season, there are plenty of opportunities to experience Kansas City’s vibrant arts community.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Art in the Loop Events

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights"?

Circular event logo on a white background featuring the words “ART WALK & RIDE” in large hand-lettered blue and red text. At the center is an illustrated RideKC Streetcar #805 wrapped in Mona Cliff’s Evening Flights artwork, shown traveling toward the viewer. The streetcar features colorful birds, stars, blue cloud-like forms, and a rainbow-inspired design across the front, with “UMKC” displayed on the destination sign and “805” at the top center. A simple blue Kansas City skyline appears in the background. Below the illustration, bold red and blue text reads “Tuesday, July 21, 2026,” “6:00 P.M.,” and “A Guided Art Tour Along the KC Streetcar Route.” The bottom of the logo includes the tagline, “Walk. Ride. Discover. Art in the Loop.” Blue and red circular accents frame the design, with a dotted trail of footprints arching above the title.

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP

Join the 2026 Art in the Loop visual artists and fellow art enthusiasts for a guided tour along the KC Streetcar route. Beginning at the River Market West (Delaware) Stop, guests will travel to multiple artwork locations, meet the artists behind the installations, and learn about the inspiration and stories behind their creations. This free event is open to the public, and RSVPs are encouraged.wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this event as well.

 

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Art in the Loop Project's "Home" Art Walk event. At the top center is the "Home" project logo inside a gold picture frame. Below, large blue text reads: "ART WALK | JULY 21 | 6 P.M." with green text underneath stating: "BEGINS AT RIVERFRONT KC STREETCAR STOP." The background resembles vintage floral wallpaper. Across the lower half of the image, portraits of participating artists are arranged in an eclectic collage of ornate gold frames, Polaroid-style photos, and taped snapshots. Decorative elements include postcards, handwritten letters, stacked books, and flowers, creating a scrapbook-inspired aesthetic that evokes themes of home, memory, storytelling, and community. The artists represent a diverse range of ages, genders, and backgrounds. The overall color palette features soft creams, golds, blues, greens, and floral accents, giving the design a warm, nostalgic feel.

Art Walk & Ride featured Artists:  

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP NOW!

Check out this custom map of the KC Streetcar Art in the Loop locations. 

 

Ride KC Streetcar logo blue letters and illustration of the front view of the KC Streetcar.

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

Third Wednesdays, May–October | City Market Park | 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m.

This free outdoor concert series continues throughout the summer, showcasing Kansas City’s vibrant local music scene. Each month features a new lineup of performers alongside local food vendors, creating a lively gathering space in the heart of downtown.

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.

River Market Melodies

First Thursdays, June–October | City Market Park | 6:00–8:00 PM

After a successful kickoff in June, River Market Melodies returns with more evenings of live music, community, and summer fun. Bring friends, grab dinner from nearby vendors, and enjoy performances by some of Kansas City’s finest local artists.

Upcoming Summer 2026 Live Performances

816 Day Performances

August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market | RSVP

Featuring:

Art Ride

September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

Featuring:

Closing Reception

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Headshot of Ernest Melton, a man holding a saxophone outdoors with a vintage aircraft visible in the background against a blue sky.Featuring:

Artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez stands in front of her large mural featuring a jaguar, an open book, butterflies, and other vivid imagery, wearing a red blazer.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more, RSVP for upcoming programs, and follow Art in the Loop for updates throughout the season.

Support Art in the Loop

white t-shirt with red and blue art in the loop logo in the front center

Art in the Loop merchandise

Get your very own in our Swag Shop!

Take our Survey icon (Art in the Loop)

Take our Audience Survey 

Your feedback matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your responses help us measure the impact of our programs, understand what resonates with our community, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Survey data is also an important part of our reporting to grant funders and supporters. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us demonstrate the value of these programs and strengthen our ability to secure future funding that keeps arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone.

Thank you for helping us continue to bring creative, engaging, and community-centered programming to Kansas City.

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

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More Art. More Music. More Summer.

Art in the Loop email header featuring the Art in the Loop logo, a large blue title reading "Art in the Loop," and a photograph of Taylar Sanders' public artwork, A Modern Belonging, installed on a KC Streetcar shelter at the Kauffman Center stop. The banner includes the tagline, "Discover art. Experience Downtown,” with red and blue graphic accents.

Modern Belonging by Taylar Sanders. Photo by James Carter. Graphic by Frances Story.

June 30, 2026

June may be winding down, but summer in downtown Kansas City is just getting started.

Our June 18 Summer in the City celebration at Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park brought together an incredible community of artists, performers, makers, and neighbors for a full day of music, dance, interactive art, local vendors, and creative energy. From lunchtime performances to an evening filled with unforgettable entertainment, it was a fantastic reminder of what makes Art in the Loop events so special— bringing people together through free, accessible arts experiences.

If you joined us, thank you for making the day such a success. And if you missed it, don’t worry, the summer calendar is packed. From the next Summer in the City event on July 16 to the guided Art Walk & Ride on July 21, live music series, and special performances throughout the season, there are plenty of opportunities to experience Kansas City’s vibrant arts community.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Art in the Loop Events

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you ridden on KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights"?

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar
Circular event logo on a white background featuring the words “ART WALK & RIDE” in large hand-lettered blue and red text. At the center is an illustrated RideKC Streetcar #805 wrapped in Mona Cliff’s Evening Flights artwork, shown traveling toward the viewer. The streetcar features colorful birds, stars, blue cloud-like forms, and a rainbow-inspired design across the front, with “UMKC” displayed on the destination sign and “805” at the top center. A simple blue Kansas City skyline appears in the background. Below the illustration, bold red and blue text reads “Tuesday, July 21, 2026,” “6:00 P.M.,” and “A Guided Art Tour Along the KC Streetcar Route.” The bottom of the logo includes the tagline, “Walk. Ride. Discover. Art in the Loop.” Blue and red circular accents frame the design, with a dotted trail of footprints arching above the title.

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP

Join the 2026 Art in the Loop visual artists and fellow art enthusiasts for a guided tour along the KC Streetcar route. Beginning at the River Market West (Delaware) Stop, guests will travel to multiple artwork locations, meet the artists behind the installations, and learn about the inspiration and stories behind their creations. This free event is open to the public, and RSVPs are encouraged.wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this event as well.

 

Promotional graphic for the 2026 Art in the Loop Project's "Home" Art Walk event. At the top center is the "Home" project logo inside a gold picture frame. Below, large blue text reads: "ART WALK | JULY 21 | 6 P.M." with green text underneath stating: "BEGINS AT RIVERFRONT KC STREETCAR STOP." The background resembles vintage floral wallpaper. Across the lower half of the image, portraits of participating artists are arranged in an eclectic collage of ornate gold frames, Polaroid-style photos, and taped snapshots. Decorative elements include postcards, handwritten letters, stacked books, and flowers, creating a scrapbook-inspired aesthetic that evokes themes of home, memory, storytelling, and community. The artists represent a diverse range of ages, genders, and backgrounds. The overall color palette features soft creams, golds, blues, greens, and floral accents, giving the design a warm, nostalgic feel.

Art Walk & Ride featured Artists:  

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP NOW!

Check out this custom map of the KC Streetcar Art in the Loop locations. 

 

Ride KC Streetcar logo blue letters and illustration of the front view of the KC Streetcar.

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

Third Wednesdays, May–October | City Market Park | 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m.

This free outdoor concert series continues throughout the summer, showcasing Kansas City’s vibrant local music scene. Each month features a new lineup of performers alongside local food vendors, creating a lively gathering space in the heart of downtown.

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.

River Market Melodies

First Thursdays, June–October | City Market Park | 6:00–8:00 PM

After a successful kickoff in June, River Market Melodies returns with more evenings of live music, community, and summer fun. Bring friends, grab dinner from nearby vendors, and enjoy performances by some of Kansas City’s finest local artists.

Upcoming Summer 2026 Live Performances

816 Day Performances

August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market | RSVP

Featuring:

Art Ride

September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

Featuring:

Closing Reception

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Headshot of Ernest Melton, a man holding a saxophone outdoors with a vintage aircraft visible in the background against a blue sky.Featuring:

Artist Socorro Reyes Ramirez stands in front of her large mural featuring a jaguar, an open book, butterflies, and other vivid imagery, wearing a red blazer.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more, RSVP for upcoming programs, and follow Art in the Loop for updates throughout the season.

Support Art in the Loop

white t-shirt with red and blue art in the loop logo in the front center

Art in the Loop merchandise

Get your very own in our Swag Shop!

Take our Survey icon (Art in the Loop)

Take our Audience Survey 

Your feedback matters!

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your responses help us measure the impact of our programs, understand what resonates with our community, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Survey data is also an important part of our reporting to grant funders and supporters. By sharing your experience, you’re helping us demonstrate the value of these programs and strengthen our ability to secure future funding that keeps arts and cultural experiences accessible to everyone.

Thank you for helping us continue to bring creative, engaging, and community-centered programming to Kansas City.

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

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Summer in the City: A Vibrant Season of Art, Music & Community

 

June 24, 2026

The June 18 Summer in the City event at Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park was an incredible success, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd for a full day of live performances, interactive art experiences, local vendors, and community celebration. From lunchtime music by Joy Zimmerman and Ryan Dugan to evening performances by City in Motion Dance Theater, MissConception & VibeTribeKC, and The Royal Chief  the park was alive with creativity, connection, and energy.

Visitors explored the Art Market featuring talented local artists Anita Easterwood, Mariah Markt, Sustainable Paper + Craft, Steph Becker, Summer Brooks & Tara Tonsor, participated in Samantha Ridgway of Gypsy Soul Work‘s colorful Pop & Paint community art experience, enjoyed food trucks, and celebrated the public artworks that are transforming downtown Kansas City this summer. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the season’s first Summer in the City event such a memorable experience.

Join us again Thursday, July 16 (& every 3rd Thursday through September) for the next rendition of Summer in the City in Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park at 12th & Walnut. Every month a different collective of creatives activate the park with their music, dance, poetry, performances, food trucks, games, and other activities.

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Art in the Loop Events

Art Walk & Ride with KC Streetcar

July 21st | 6:00 P.M. | RSVP

Join the 2026 Art in the Loop visual artists and fellow art enthusiasts for a guided tour along the KC Streetcar route. Beginning at the River Market West (Delaware) Stop, guests will travel to multiple artwork locations, meet the artists behind the installations, and learn about the inspiration and stories behind their creations. This free event is open to the public, and RSVPs are encouraged.wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this event as well.

Art Walk & Ride featured Artists:  

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

Third Wednesdays, May–October | City Market Park | 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m.

This free outdoor concert series continues throughout the summer, showcasing Kansas City’s vibrant local music scene. Each month features a new lineup of performers alongside local food vendors, creating a lively gathering space in the heart of downtown.

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.

River Market Melodies

First Thursdays, June–October | City Market Park | 6:00–8:00 PM

After a successful kickoff in June, River Market Melodies returns with more evenings of live music, community, and summer fun. Bring friends, grab dinner from nearby vendors, and enjoy performances by some of Kansas City’s finest local artists.

Upcoming Summer 2026 Live Performances

816 Day Performances

August 16 | 6:00 PM | City Market | RSVP
Featuring:

Art Ride

September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

Featuring:

Closing Reception

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Featuring:

Throughout the season, Art in the Loop will also present special social practice engagements and installations by A Girl &, creating additional opportunities for public participation and creative exploration.

 

 

All events are free and open to the public. Learn more, RSVP for upcoming programs, and follow Art in the Loop for updates throughout the season.

 

 

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you seen KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff’s artwork “Evening Flights” about town?

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We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

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Summer in the City Returns June 18 with Free Music, Dance & Art in Downtown Kansas City

Promotional poster for “Summer in the City.” On the left, colorful retro-style lettering reads “Summer in the City” with a sun graphic replacing the “o.” Below, event details state: “Thursday, June 18th,” “Oppenstein Park, 1123 Walnut,” and “12–7 PM.” On the right, several Polaroid-style photos are arranged against a pink-to-orange gradient background, showing a variety of people, including a man posing in a doorway, a woman in a wide-brimmed hat, a smiling woman outdoors, a laughing pair standing together, and dancers performing on stage. The design has a bright, festive, community-event feel.

June 16, 2026

Join us this Thursday, June 18 (& every 3rd Thursday through September) for Summer in the City in Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park at 12th & Walnut. Every month a different collective of creatives activate the park with their music, dance, poetry, performances, food trucks, games, and other activities.

SUMMER IN THE CITY | JUNE 18 Colorful promotional poster for “Art Market” as part of Summer in the City. Large multicolored letters spell “ART MARKET” across the center. A stylized sunburst graphic with “KC” in the middle is surrounded by the words “Summer in the City.” The background features abstract pastel shapes and textured illustrations in blue, pink, yellow, green, and beige. Event details at the bottom read: “3rd Thursdays at Oppenstein Park, 5–7 p.m.” Activities include art, crafts, live music, vintage goods, textiles, ceramics, stationery, food trucks, and more. Admission is free. Website: downtownkc.org/summerinthecity.

12:00-1:00pm

Joy Zimmerman and Ryan Dugan cultivate joy with stellar vocals and rich instrumentation. A folk singer-songwriter at home on guitar and violin, Joy brings audiences lyrical original songs and occasional fiddle tunes. Ryan adds harmony with his master guitar work and vocals.

5:00-7:00pm

Art Market with Local Art Vendors

  • Anita Easterwood, a multidisciplinary visual artist, born and raised in Kansas City, who enjoys creating art that celebrates life, centered around fashion, history, culture and sisterhood.
  • Mariah Markt  is a multidisciplinary artist from Kansas City, MO, working across fine art, graphic design, and murals. Her practice explores themes of body positivity and sharp, observational takes on the world around her.
  • Kelsey Pike’s brand Sustainable Paper + Craft, specializes in papers specifically designed for artists and makers, made from recycled fabric and other sustainable fibers.
  • Steph Becker’s handmade and hand-painted ceramics are inspired by her love of animals, children’s book illustrations, and folk art.
  • Summer Brooks’ artworks explore the intersections between Black joy, femininity, and race. Using soft colors, glitter, diamonds, and gold, she captures the gentle essence of Black women.
  • Tara Tonsor enjoys working with glass, wood, metal and stone with a self-taught curiosity for sculpture. Her work is explorative and ever-changing, working in stained glass, jewelry and home goods.

5:30-7:30pm

A smiling woman with short blonde hair and sunglasses sits outdoors in a paint-splattered apron, with a colorful canvas visible behind her.

Pop & Paint with Samantha Ridgway of Gypsy Soul Work 

Join us for the Pop & Paint an interactive art experience where community members create collaborative paintings by popping balloons filled with colorful paint. Each pop produces a spontaneous design, making participants part of both the artwork and the creative process. The event encourages creativity, engagement, and playful community connection.

A Kansas City Streetcar illustration featuring Mona Cliff's artwork "Evening Flights." The streetcar is wrapped in the vibrant public art design featuring bold shades of blue, turquoise, pink, purple, and yellow. The artwork includes abstract bubbles, stars, and flowing landscape-like shapes, with silhouettes of a butterfly and a bison along the lower edge. The colorful mural spans the length of the streetcar, transforming the vehicle into a moving piece of public art.Have you seen KC Streetcar #805 featuring Mona Cliff’s artwork “Evening Flights” about town?

6:00-8:00pm

City in Motion Dance Theater will present pieces that will demonstrate that “Home is where the heart is” by showing vulnerability and authentic self-expression happening in a safe place–that is, surrounded by loved ones.

Two City in Motion dancers mid-leap against a black background, one lifted horizontally above the other in a dramatic acrobatic pose. Photo credit Philip Koenig.

A stylized promotional composite image for performer "Miss Conception." The central foreground shows a woman with long curly brown hair, eyes closed, singing passionately into a handheld microphone. She wears a white lace sleeveless top with layered circle necklaces. Surrounding her in the warm golden-toned background are three additional photos of the same woman performing hula hoop dance outdoors in an urban setting at sunset, dressed in a white jumpsuit with lace details. The name "Miss Conception" is written in white hand-brushed lettering in the upper portion of the image, with a small heart detail.

Sara Nicole Glass, aka MissConception, is a poet, emcee, and multidimensional performance artist whose work blends hip-hop lyricism, fire dance, circus arts, improvisation, and immersive audience engagement. Thank you for being an Art in the Loop Performing Artist.

A man stands in a doorway framed by a bold yellow door, wearing a blue corduroy jacket and layered gold chains.

The Royal Chief is a Kansas City-based recording artist, cultural curator, and creative director working under the Sovereign brand. His work centers music, storytelling, and community building through live performance and public-facing programming.

Lunchtime and Evening Food Trucks

Check out the Art in the Loop artist feature in the Kansas City Star! 

 

 

Colorful circular logo reading “SUMMER IN THE CITY” repeated around the edge in multicolored letters. At the center is an orange circle with the white letters “KG,” surrounded by bright yellow sun rays radiating outward. The design sits on a light gray background, with small dark dots on the left and right sides. The overall style is playful, bold, and summery.

 

Summer in the City is a free public event every third Thursday of the month from May – October in various locations across Kansas City. If you were unable to attend the one in May, the next event will occur on June 18th at the Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park from 1:30-7:30 P.M. with live performances from City in Motion Dance Theater, The Royal Chief, MissConception, and Samantha Ridgway!

General Schedule of Events

  • Lunchtime performances | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Featuring local musicians and performers
  • Community Activities | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Free movement and social practice activities led by local artists and wellness teachers
  • Art Market | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Local artists showcasing and selling their artworks
  • Evening performance | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Featuring local bands

A group of adults and children gathers on a downtown sidewalk for a public art tour. A guide in a bright orange dress stands in the foreground speaking to attendees, who are listening and looking toward a large outdoor artwork display. Tall office buildings and city streetscape elements frame the urban setting on a sunny day.

2026 Art Walk & Ride

Art Walk and Ride with KC Streetcar| July 21st at 6:00 P.M. | RSVP 

This guided art tour starts at the River Market West (Delaware) Stop. Guests are encouraged to meet up or ride the streetcar to various locations along the route to meet the artists in person with the work they produced. Each artist will discuss their artwork at their respective locations. This event is free and open to the public; however, we do ask that you RSVP for planning purposes. We encourage attendees to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this event as well.

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

3rd Wednesdays | May-October | City Market Park | 6:00-8:00 P.M | RSVP

Every third Wednesday from May-October brings a fresh wave of talent for everyone visiting the Garment District Place. Garment District Grooves kicked off its first event on May 20th this year. Everyone who attended was greeted with the unique musical talent from local trumpet player and composer, Stanton Kessler while the Ravioli’s Pasta 2 Go food truck provided authentic Italian food during the outdoor concert.  The next event takes place on June 17th from 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 PM. If you’re able to join us for a couple hours, grab a seat, grab a bite from the 451 Pizza food truck, and become immersed in the vocal performance of Gayle Price.

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.River Market Melodies

1st Thursdays | June-October | City Market Park | 6:00-8:00 P.M | RSVP

River Market Melodies is back for another year. Craving high-energy sounds in a casual, communal setting? Enjoy the melodies from Kansas City’s finest local artists.  The first set of performances was held on June 4th. Missed that one? Join us July 2nd & bring some friends.

SUMMER 2026 LIVE PERFORMANCES 

The following performing artists will present an unforgettable summer revue of free performances. For fans of music, dance, spoken word, and comedy, there will be something engaging for everyone June – October. 

  • Art Walk & Ride | July 21, 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop | RSVP
    • All visual artists

Art in the Loop will also feature special social practice engagements and installations by “A Girl &” throughout the season.

VISUAL ARTISTS & ARTWORK

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

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More Than 200 Gather to Launch Art in the Loop 2026

Collage-style promotional banner for the 2026 Art in the Loop project 'Home,' showing family interactions, public transit, a green sofa, flowers, an open book, musicians, a family outdoors, and Union Station arranged on a floral background.

June 9, 2026

The 2026 opening ceremony for Art in the Loop Foundation (AILF)

kicked off in celebratory fashion at the iconic Kansas City Public Library Central Library on the evening of Thursday, June 3. Live performances by musical ensemble Ryan Marquez Trio, multimedia spoken word from Hood Dude Food Review, and interactive storytelling by Beatrice C. Henry thrilled and delighted more than 200 guests in attendance.

The 2026 Art in the Loop roster includes 26 visual and performing artist collectives, many of whom attended the kick off event to connect with the community and cheer on their cohort fellows. As always, the event was free to the public and included merch from the KC Streetcar and AILF. Free parking was provided by the KC Public Library and a massive spread of delicious hors d’oeuvres were catered by Prospect KC.

The evening was interspersed with presentations from Donna Mandelbaum “Streetcar Donna“, Communications & Marketing Director, RideKC Streetcar, Ann Holliday, Foundation Director, Art in the Loop Foundation and Vice President, Downtown Council of Kansas City, Khyneesha Edwards AILF Visual Artists Director, James “Sarge” Carter proprietor of You Found Music standing in for AILF Performing Artists Director Jade Osborne. The Kansas City Public Library generously supported the annual event with special recognition due to Public Affairs Director Coletta Hummel, Exhibitions Director Craig Auge, Signature Events Coordinator Sophie Williams, and dozens of library and support staff.

LIVE PERFORMANCES 

The following performing artists will present an unforgettable summer revue of free performances. For fans of music, dance, spoken word, and comedy, there will be something engaging for everyone June – October. 

  • Art Walk & Ride | July 21, 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop | RSVP
    • All visual artists

Art in the Loop will also feature special social practice engagements and installations by “A Girl &” throughout the season.

Thank You!

Kansas City, we do this for you! Thank you to all of the amazing visual and performing artists. Thank you for using your skills and vision to strengthen the vibrant art community of our city. We can only do this because of you. Lastly, thank you to all staff, faculty, interns, and volunteers for all of your hard work in bringing these events to life.

Speaking of Hard Work

You might have noticed that some of the streetcar stops have been plastered with unique pieces of artwork on the glass panels. That’s all thanks to our selected visual artists who created exemplary art for the street route that enlivens, inspires, and reflects the KC community. You can see more visual art at the Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park and even on KC streetcar #805.

Visual Artists and Art Installations

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

2026 Art Walk & Ride

Art Walk and Ride with KC Streetcar| July 21st at 6:00 P.M. | RSVP 

This guided art tour starts at the River Market West (Delaware) Stop. Guests are encouraged to meet up or ride the streetcar to various locations along the route to meet the artists in person with the work they produced. Each artist will discuss their artwork at their respective locations. This event is free and open to the public; however, we do ask that you RSVP for planning purposes. We encourage attendees to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle for this event as well.

Promotional graphic for the “Garment District Grooves Concert Series” on a dark blue background. A stylized gold musical staff stretches across the image, incorporating a treble clef, musical notes, and geometric shapes. A small red guitar icon appears near the lower left of the staff. Below the graphic, the text reads “garment district grooves” in white and “concert series” in gold. The design is clean and modern with a music-themed motif.

Garment District Grooves

3rd Wednesdays | May-October | City Market Park | 6:00-8:00 P.M | RSVP

Every third Wednesday from May-October brings a fresh wave of talent for everyone visiting the Garment District Place. Garment District Grooves kicked off its first event on May 20th this year. Everyone who attended was greeted with the unique musical talent from local trumpet player and composer, Stanton Kessler while the Ravioli’s Pasta 2 Go food truck provided authentic Italian food during the outdoor concert.  The next event takes place on June 17th from 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 PM. If you’re able to join us for a couple hours, grab a seat, grab a bite from the 451 Pizza food truck, and become immersed in the vocal performance of Gayle Price.

A minimalist logo on a light gray background featuring three teal-to-green gradient vertical shapes resembling musical notes or audio sliders. The shapes vary in height and contain white note-like cutouts near their bases, creating a modern music or audio-themed icon.River Market Melodies

1st Thursdays | June-October | City Market Park | 6:00-8:00 P.M | RSVP

River Market Melodies is back for another year. Craving high-energy sounds in a casual, communal setting? Enjoy the melodies from Kansas City’s finest local artists.  The first set of performances was held on June 4th. Missed that one? Join us July 2nd & bring some friends.

Promotional poster for “Summer in the City.” On the left, colorful retro-style lettering reads “Summer in the City” with a sun graphic replacing the “o.” Below, event details state: “Thursday, June 18th,” “Oppenstein Park, 1123 Walnut,” and “12–7 PM.” On the right, several Polaroid-style photos are arranged against a pink-to-orange gradient background, showing a variety of people, including a man posing in a doorway, a woman in a wide-brimmed hat, a smiling woman outdoors, a laughing pair standing together, and dancers performing on stage. The design has a bright, festive, community-event feel.

Colorful circular logo reading “SUMMER IN THE CITY” repeated around the edge in multicolored letters. At the center is an orange circle with the white letters “KG,” surrounded by bright yellow sun rays radiating outward. The design sits on a light gray background, with small dark dots on the left and right sides. The overall style is playful, bold, and summery.

Summer in the City

3rd Thursdays | May-September| Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park 12th & Walnut

Enjoy music, dance, poetry, food trucks, games, and other activities!
  • Lunchtime performances | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Featuring local musicians and performers
  • Community Activities | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Free movement and social practice activities led by local artists and wellness teachers
  • Art Market | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Local artists showcasing and selling their art works
  • Evening performance | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Featuring local bands

The first Summer in the City of 2026 kicked off at Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park on May 21 with performances from Dandelion Lakewood and the Kansas City Indian Center. Attendees enjoyed live singing, dances, and various meal options from one of the many food trucks. A free workshops organized by the Kansas City Indian Center, taught the craft of dreamcatcher creation.

 

A dancer in elaborate Indigenous regalia performs outdoors at a cultural gathering. The dancer is crouched low with one knee bent, holding feathered dance sticks and wearing a brightly colored outfit decorated with beadwork, fringe, and large feather fans. A feathered headdress with long feathers extends upward from their head, and white fur adorns their lower legs. Another dancer in white regalia appears in the background, while spectators and tents are visible near brick buildings and trees

Summer in the City is a free public event every third Thursday of the month from May – October in various locations across Kansas City. If you were unable to attend the one in May, the next event will occur on June 18th at the Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park from 1:30-7:30 P.M. with live performances from City in Motion Dance Theater, The Royal Chief, MissConception, and Samantha Ridgway!

 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

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Art in the Loop 2026 Kicks Off with Live Music, Food Culture, and Storytelling Under the Theme of Home

Promotional banner for 'Home: 2026 Art in the Loop Project – Opening Reception, June 3, 5:30 PM, Kansas City Public Library: Central Library.' The banner features a vintage floral wallpaper background with five framed images arranged in a collage style. From left to right: a portrait of Hood Dude Food Review in a gold ornate frame, smiling and pointing at the viewer while wearing an IMKC hoodie, with a stack of colorful books below; a photo of the iconic book-shaped stairs outside the Kansas City Public Library's Central Library at 10th and Baltimore, where the parking garage is clad with a giant Community Bookshelf, flanked by green space with benches and trees; a portrait of Ryan Marquez of the Ryan Marquez Trio seated at a piano, wearing a vibrant patterned blazer; the neoclassical front entrance of the historic Kansas City Public Library Central Library at 10th Street; and a portrait of storyteller Beatrice C. Henry in an oval gold frame, smiling warmly. Decorative wildflowers and handwritten script accents appear in the lower right corner.

May 29, 2026

(Kansas City, Missouri) – Join the Art in the Loop Foundation for a Kick-Off event for the 2026 Art in the Loop Project: Home, on Wednesday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library Central Library, 14 West 10th Street. Guests will enjoy an evening of art and music as they are invited to meet the 2026 performing and visual artists. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a musical performance by the Ryan Marquez Trio. The program also includes storytelling by Beatrice C. Henry and a spoken-word performance by the Hood Dude Food Review. Guests are invited to meet with performing and visual artists for a chance to learn about the work the artists are creating for this year’s project. Please join us for this event, which is free and open to the public.

Click here to RSVP

 

The Art in the Loop Project is a curated outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks and performance series presented in partnership with the KC Streetcar. This year marks the thirteenth year for the Art in the Loop Project and includes visual artwork based on paintings and digitized illustrations, and performance artwork based in dance, experimental jazz, hip hop, spoken word, and more. 

This year, we asked artists to respond to our theme, Home and explore the places, people, and dreams that bring us back to ourselves. We encouraged artists to reflect on the various emotions associated with the idea of home—the catalyst for the ways in which we experience life and evolve over time.

The following visual artists’ works will be displayed at KC Streetcar shelters, on one KC Streetcar vehicle, and within Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park between the end of May and November 2026: 

Visual Artists and Art Installations 

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound, River Market Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues, Armour Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • DINKC, We Are Home, North Loop Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination, Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home, Southmoreland Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins, Library Northbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Mona Cliff, Evening Flights, KC Streetcar #805
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging, Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar Stop
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home, River Market West (Delaware) KC Streetcar Stop

 

The following performing artists will present a remarkable summer revue of free performances. For fans of music, dance, spoken word, and comedy, there will be something engaging for everyone.

Performance Artists & Schedule

Kick-Off Event | June 3, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

Oppenstein Park | June 18, 5:30 p.m. | Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park | RSVP

Art Walk & Ride | July 21, 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the Riverfront KC Streetcar Stop | RSVP

  • All visual artists

 816 Day Performances | August 16, 6:00 p.m., | City Market | RSVP

Art Ride | September 23, 6:00 p.m. | Starts at the UMKC KC Streetcar Stop  | RSVP

Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library – Central Library | RSVP

 

Art in the Loop will also feature special social practice engagements and installations by “A Girl &” throughout the season.

All performances are free and open to the public; learn more at www.artintheloop.com; RSVP on our Eventbrite page; and stay up to date by following us on Instagram or Facebook.

The 2026 Art in the Loop Project is provided performance artistic guidance by Jade Osborne and visual artistic guidance by Khyneesha Edwards.

Community, Sponsors & Supporters

Artists have played a key role in the revitalization of Downtown Kansas City over the past few decades, and through programs like Art in the Loop, this will continue. In the words of renowned local artist Michael Toombs,  “Through projects like Art in the Loop, Downtown KC is becoming part of a highly visible cultural landscape that reminds us of who we are, as well as inspires us in who we are yet to become.” We have unique opportunities for your organization to connect with the community and support local artists through sponsorships and charitable donations. 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation and the City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.

We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, and the City Market.

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation.

 

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2026 Art In the Loop Project: Visual & Performing Artists Announced

April 16, 2026

(Kansas City, Missouri) – The Art in the Loop Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 Art in the Loop performing and visual artists.

The Art in the Loop Project is a curated outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks and performance series presented in partnership with the KC Streetcar. This year marks the thirteenth year for the Art in the Loop Project and includes visual artwork based on paintings and digitized illustrations, and performance artwork based in dance, experimental jazz, hip hop, spoken word, and more. 

This year, we asked artists to respond to our theme, Home and explore the places, people, and dreams that bring us back to ourselves. We encouraged artists to reflect on the various emotions associated with the idea of home—the catalyst for the ways in which we experience life and evolve over time.

Artists are selected for the annual program through an online application process open to artists in the greater Kansas City area. A selection panel consisting of local artists, curators, educators, and community members reviewed over 135 applications and selected 26 visual and performing artists.

The following visual artists’ works will be displayed at KC Streetcar shelters,on one KC Streetcar vehicle, and within Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park between the end of May and November 2026: 

Visual Artists and Art Installations:

  • Anjola Ayodele, Carried By Sound
  • Cheryl Gail, Small Works Art Gallery
  • Christine Cookson, Wandering Dreams
  • Deanna Dikeman, Patio Barbecues
  • DINKC, We Are Home
  • Kai Johnson, Home is Imagination
  • Kevin VanEmburgh, Seasons of Home
  • Michelle Briggs, Blossoming Origins
  • Ramona Cliff, Evening Flights
  • Taylar Sanders, A Modern Belonging
  • Vania Soto, Abuelita’s Kitchen is Home

 

The following performing artists will present an incredible summer revue of free performances. For fans of music, dance, and spoken word, we are certain that there will be something engaging for everyone.

Performance Artists & Schedule:

  • Kick-Off Event | June 3, 5:30 p.m. at Kansas City Public Library – Central Library
    • Ryan Marquez Trio
    • Hood Dude Food Review
    • Beatrice C. Henry
  • Oppenstein Park Performances | June 18, 5:30 p.m., Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park
    • City in Motion Dance Theater
    • The Royal Chief
    • MissConception
    • Gypsy Soul Work
  • Art Walk | July 21, 6:00 p.m., Location TBD
    • All visual artists
  • 816 Day Performances | August 16, 6:00 p.m., City Market
    • The DynamitExperience
    • BodaciousThang
    • FK MENACE
  • Art Ride | September 23, 6:00 p.m. 
    • Beth Watts Nelson
    • HeadHunterz
  • Closing Reception | October 29, 5:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library – Central Library
    • Ernest Melton and Friends
    • Socorro Reyes Ramirez

Art in the Loop will also feature special social practice engagements and installations by “A Girl &” throughout the season! 

 

The Art in the Loop Foundation will hold a Kick-Off event for the 2026 Art in the Loop Project: Home, on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library: Central Library. Guests will enjoy an evening of art and music as they are invited to meet the 2026 performing and visual artists. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with musical performances by the Ryan Marquez Trio, Social Practice storytelling by Beatrice C. Henry and the lyrical stylings of Hood Dude Food Review. Guests are invited to meet with performing and visual artists for a chance to learn about the work the artists are creating for this year’s project. Please join us for this event, which is free and open to the public. Click here to RSVP.

The 2026 Art in the Loop Project is provided visual artistic guidance by Khyneesha Edwards, who is serving in her second year as the Visual Arts Director for Art in the Loop. Edwards is an award-winning graphic designer and entrepreneur with 10 years of experience in brand development, community organizing, and collaborative leadership. Edwards has been a member of AIGA Kansas City since 2019, serving multiple roles and leading the organization as President in 2023-2024. She takes pride in using her lifelong passion for creativity to fuel and support clients, creatives, and organizations who make a lasting impact on society by giving voice to the voiceless and empowering marginalized communities.

The 2026 Art in the Loop Project is provided performance artistic guidance by Jade Osborne, who is serving in her fourth year as Performing Arts Director for Art in the Loop. Jade Osborne is an international performance artist, arts activist, facilitator, mentor, and speaker. She has worked in non-profit education, served in AmeriCorps, and has been a Poet and Artist in Residence (Capoeira & Aerial Acrobatics). She was the first female Capoeira performer in the U.S. and in Hong Kong and helped pioneer aerial acrobatics in Kansas City with Voler – Thieves of Flight Performance Ensemble. 

Community, Sponsors & Supporters

Artists have played a key role in the revitalization of Downtown Kansas City over the past few decades, and through programs like Art in the Loop, this will continue. In the words of renowned local artist Michael Toombs,  “Through projects like Art in the Loop, Downtown KC is becoming part of a highly visible cultural landscape that reminds us of who we are, as well as inspires us in who we are yet to become.” We have unique opportunities for your organization to connect with the community and support local artists through sponsorships and charitable donations. 

We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions. 

For more information, contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Downtown Council and Executive Director of the Art in the Loop Foundation. 

We appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, City Market and Union Station.

For more information about the project and the artists, visit www.artintheloop.com, www.facebook.com/artintheloop, or https://www.instagram.com/artintheloop. 

 

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Contacts:

Art in the Loop
Ann Holliday, Program Director, ann@downtownkc.org, (c) 816-718-1355

Khyneesha Edwards, Visual Arts Director, neeshaedwards26@gmail.com 

Jade Osborne, Performing Arts Director, jadeosborneart@gmail.com

 

KC Streetcar

Donna Mandelbaum, Communications & Marketing Director, dmandelbaum@kcstreetcar.org,  (c) 816-877-3219

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2026 Art in the Loop Info Sessions Scheduled for Mid-February

Schedule of Information Sessions

Attend an information session to learn more about the sites for artwork, media, performance locations, other opportunities and requirements of the 13th Annual Art in the Loop Project: Home. The call for visual and performing artists is now available. Through a competitive, open-call process, the Art in the Loop Foundation selects local artists to exhibit their artwork, create site-specific artwork, or perform along and near the KC Streetcar route and at other sites in Downtown Kansas City from May – October.

Visual artists working in two or three dimensions, as well as social practice, film and animation are encouraged to apply. Performing artists working in music, dance, song or poetry, as well as social practice, are encouraged to apply.

Info Sessions

  • Virtual: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6-7 p.m., RSVP
  • InterUrban ArtHouse: Thursday, Feb 5, 6:30-7:30, RSVP
  • Kansas City Artists Coalition: Saturda,y February 7, 202,6 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., RSVP
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art: Wednesday, February 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m., RSVP

Stipends will range from $750-$2,500 depending on the category. The deadline for submissions is February 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST. Applications must be made online via the application portal. Access the full call for artists and application at https://www.artintheloop.com.

Questions may be directed to Art in the Loop Visual Arts Director, Khyneesha Edwards, neeshaedwards26@gmail.com, Art in the Loop Performing Arts Director, Jade Osborne, jadeosborneart@gmail.com or Program Director, Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org.

For more information about the project and the artists, visit www.artintheloop.com, www.facebook.com/artintheloop, or www.instagram.com/artintheloop. 

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