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Kartez Marcel

Kartez Marcel, a native of Kansas City, Missouri is a recording artist, musician, songwriter and overall creative visionary. Kartez Marcel fuses of hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and soul into a single sonic experience. Marcel has toured his music across the midwest and southeast regions, bringing experience, professionalism, talent and musical genius to the stage in every performance. As an artist that challenges the status quo, he seeks to provide the highest quality music, entertainment, and visuals at each of his performances. Marcel strives to provide lyrical prose and sonically mature material that holds its weight against some of the most respected award-winning artists.

Date & Location:

Kartez Marcel will perform on Thursday, July 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., onboard the first streetcar to leave Union Station after 5:00 p.m.

website | kartezmarcel.wixsite.com/kartezmarcel

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Bringing temporary artwork, music and performances to Downtown KC and KC Streetcar

Meet @taylarstake Taylar Sanders is a visual art Meet @taylarstake 

Taylar Sanders is a visual artist, painter and muralist from Kansas City, Missouri. Her art journey began at a critical moment. After a lifetime of suppressing her emotions, she developed an autoimmune disease. She was losing her voice figuratively and literally. At the intersection of prayer, a search for healing and self reflection; she was led to painting. It became a method of emotional regulation and a way to reclaim her voice. She has been exploring her creative expression for 9 years. Much of her work consists of powerful and moving figurative paintings that depict the complexity of black identity and emotion. She primarily works with oil paint on canvas, wood and glass. She also creates digital art, murals and public art installations. She explores inner emotional worlds and the full spectrum of emotions. She challenges narratives about black culture and the expression of femininity and masculinity within it. She highlights peace, joy, gentleness and our interconnection with each other and nature. Her work aims to uplift and create harmony among people through the common thread of emotion. She is currently a studio resident at the Charlotte Street Foundation. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries and collected internationally.

Join us for the art walk on Tuesday, July 21st at 6pm. We’ll kick things off at the Riverfront @kcstreetcar stop. This is a great opportunity to meet and hear from the artist and the story behind their work. Don’t forget to bring water, and we want encourage everyone to use the streetcar to reduce any parking concerns at the Riverfront. Hop on and off wherever you’d like.

Thanks so much for your support of @artintheloop and all of the amazing artists for 26. 

Art in the Loop Team

#artintheloop #kcstreetcar #kansascity #kc #taylarsanders
Artists will talk about their art work installed a Artists will talk about their art work installed along the KC Streetcar route. We will ride the streetcar and walk to the various locations.

The event will be led by @justsayneesh who is the Visual Arts Director for @artintheloop 

This guided art tour will begin at the KC Streetcar Riverfront stop. We will walk and ride the KC Streetcar and visit streetcar stops and other locations featuring artwork from:

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 via Eventbrite.

Details:

-The KC Streetcar is a free and accessible option for getting to and from Art in the Loop events. Please consider utilizing this option for your traveling needs.

-This event includes streetcar riding & walking to explore 11 art exhibits stretching from the KC Riverfront streetcar stop to the Southmoreland stop. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. 

* We would like to encourage you to use the streetcar to get to the riverfront that way you’re welcome to hop on and off the walk wherever you’d like. Wrapping up the final week of FIFA World Cup @fwc26kansascity parking anywhere will most likely be sparse. 

We’re looking forward to celebrating the artists and their wonderful work! Join us!

#artintheloop #visitkc #kcstreetcar #artwalk #kc
✨ A Modern Belonging ✨ by Taylar Sanders is now on ✨ A Modern Belonging ✨ by Taylar Sanders is now on view at the Kauffman Southbound KC Streetcar stop.

🎨 Adapted from the artist’s original oil painting, this installation explores the harmony between the natural world and the heart of Kansas City. A figure stands rooted among trees in a moment of quiet reflection, reminding us that the peace and sense of home we seek can always be found within ourselves.

We’re also excited to share that A Modern Belonging is featured on the cover of the July/August 2026 issue of KC Studio magazine.

🖼️ Endless thanks to our Art in the Loop artists and community partners for making Kansas City even more beautiful.

@taylarstake @kcstudiomag @kcstreetcar @godowntownkc
✨Carried by Sound ✨ by Anjola Ayodele is now on v ✨Carried by Sound ✨ by Anjola  Ayodele is now on view at the River Market Northbound KC Streetcar stop.

🪘 Inspired by the rhythms of Highlife and Afrobeats, this vibrant installation celebrates the Nigerian talking drum as a symbol of identity, memory, and connection. Through movement, pattern, and sound, the work reflects how culture travels across generations and borders, reminding us that music has the power to carry stories—and a sense of home.

🖼️ Endless thanks to our Art in the Loop artists and community partners for making Kansas City even more beautiful.
@anjola.ay @signcokc @kcstreetcar @godowntownkc
✨Blossoming Origins✨ by Michelle Briggs is availab ✨Blossoming Origins✨ by Michelle Briggs is available for viewing at the Library NB KC Streetcar stop. Endless thanks to Art in the Loop artists and community partners for making Kansas City even more beautiful. @michelle_mike_robin @signcokc @kcstreetcar @godowntownkc
Here’s a little recap of @artintheloop along the @ Here’s a little recap of @artintheloop along the @kcstreetcar line in collaboration with Summer in the City @jacksoncountyparks and the @godowntownkc 

Thanks so much for coming out and supporting the amazingly talented and inspiring visual and performing arts in Kansas City! Your support means the world! 

The performance were incredible! thank you to @joyzimmermanmusic @gypsysoulwork @missed_concept @cityinmotiondance @theroyalchief for coming out and sharing your wonderful art with the community!

Be sure to visit artintheloop.com to learn more about our events and how you can support our efforts to bring more visual, creative, interactive, and performing arts to our city.

Thanks so much,
Art in the Loop Team

#artintheloop #kcstreetcar #kc #godowntownkc #jacksoncountyparksandrec
Art in the Loop Performance Art Series continues i Art in the Loop Performance Art Series continues in the Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park.

Art in the Loop at Oppenstein Park will feature performances by Samantha Ridgway, City in Motion Dance Theater, MissConception and the Royal Chief.

This event is free and open to the public; however, we do ask that you RSVP for planning purposes.

2026 marks the 13th year of the Art in the Loop Project. The Art in the Loop Project is a curated outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks presented in partnership with the KC Streetcar Authority.

This years theme: Home invites artists to explore the places, people and dreams that bring us back to ourselves. A familiar sight, smell, sound, taste or touch–these are the things that feel like home. Home represents the essence of our innermost memories. The aspects of life that resonate with our inner child. For many, home is a reflection of refuge, comfort and belonging. For some, home represents more complex emotions—the catalyst for the ways in which we experience life and evolve over time.

You can find images of all art installations and more information online at www.artintheloop.com 

*Link in bio 

We look forward to seeing you,
Art in the Loop Team

#artintheloop #kcstreetcar #visitkc #kansascity
We hope you’ll join us for our next event in colla We hope you’ll join us for our next event in collaboration with Summer in the City tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th at 5:30 pm, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park for performances, art market, food truck, and community. @artintheloop along the @kcstreetcar line brings visual and performing arts in, around, and along the KC Streetcar line together to give us all a feeling of home. 

@theroyalchief 

The Royal Chief is a Kansas City based recording artist, DJ, and curator blending hip hop, performance, and community into one vision. Known for high energy records and cinematic storytelling, he creates music that feels both personal and larger than life. Beyond the mic, he builds experiences through events like OnWAX and Mainstreet Movie Club, bridging music, film, and culture. His work has connected with brands, sports teams, and local institutions, positioning him as both an artist and architect of moments. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, The Royal Chief moves with intention, turning ideas into impact.

For more information and details please visit artintheloop.com *Link in Bio to learn more about our program, art installations, performances, and wonderful things we’re doing in the city to support visual and performing arts.

Hope to see you out there,
Art in the loop team

#artintheloop #kcstreetcar #kansascity #visitkc
We hope you’ll join us for our next event in colla We hope you’ll join us for our next event in collaboration with Summer in the City tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th at 5:30 pm, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park for performances, art market, food truck, and community. @artintheloop along the @kcstreetcar line brings visual and performing arts in, around, and along the KC Streetcar line together to give us all a feeling of home. 

Sara Nicole Glass - @missed_concept 

Sara Nicole Glass, aka MissConception is a Kansas City–born poet, emcee, educator, and performer blending spoken word, hip-hop, and immersive storytelling. After a decade in San Francisco, she’s returned to her Midwest roots. A KU Journalism graduate, she’s released six albums and three books. She founded Jazzhaus of Lawrence Poetry Slurrrr, co-founded Poetic Underground, and was the founder/creative director of the VibeTribeKC. A seasoned performer, she’s appeared on major stages at Wakarusa, Burning Man and Electric Forest. Also a DJ, event producer, and flow artist, she creates all kinda of high-energy, community-driven experiences through music, movement, and art in the themes of social justice, freedom, and kindness.

For more information and details please visit artintheloop.com *Link in Bio to learn more about our program, art installations, performances, and wonderful things we’re doing in the city to support visual and performing arts.

Hope to see you out there,
Art in the loop team

#artintheloop #kcstreetcar #kansascity #visitkc
We hope you’ll join us for our next event in colla We hope you’ll join us for our next event in collaboration with Summer in the City tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th at 5:30 pm, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park for performances, art market, food truck, and community. @artintheloop along the @kcstreetcar line brings visual and performing arts in, around, and along the KC Streetcar line together to give us all a feeling of home. 

@cityinmotiondance 

City in Motion Dance Theater, Inc. has been a part of the cultural fabric of Kansas City for 40 years! The critically acclaimed company is made up of professional dancers of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents, who demonstrate remarkable chemistry on stage. Under the artistic co-direction of Ann Shaughnessy and Bobbi Foudree, the company continues its legacy and moves forward with limitless creativity and originality. 

For more information and details please visit artintheloop.com *Link in Bio to learn more about our program, art installations, performances, and wonderful things we’re doing in the city to support visual and performing arts.

Hope to see you out there,
Art in the loop team

#artintheloop #kcstreetcar #kansascity #visitkc
We hope you’ll join us for our next event in colla We hope you’ll join us for our next event in collaboration with Summer in the City tomorrow, Thursday, June 18th at 5:30 pm, Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park for performances, art market, food truck, and community. @artintheloop along the @kcstreetcar line brings visual and performing arts in, around, and along the KC Streetcar line together to give us all a feeling of home. 

Samantha Ridgway - @gypsysoulwork 

Kansas City–based interdisciplinary artist and founder of Gypsy Soul Work, Samantha Ridgway creates spaces for self-guided exploration and collective making. Her work began as a personal shift away from perfectionism, where painting became a way to move out of the mind and through the hands. Since 2019, she has facilitated workshops and large-scale interactive painting experiences using unconventional tools, movement, and intuitive process. She invites people to arrive without expectation or rules, letting gesture and play take over. Her practice prioritizes the experience of making over the finished work—transforming it into a space of release, connection, and return to freedom.

For more information and details please visit artintheloop.com *Link in Bio to learn more about our program, art installations, performances, and wonderful things we’re doing in the city to support visual and performing arts.

Hope to see you out there,
Art in the loop team

#artintheloop #kcstreetcar #kansascity #visitkc
🐶Want to take home a one-of-a-kind crocheted ballo 🐶Want to take home a one-of-a-kind crocheted balloon dog by A Girl &? Keep your eyes peeled—both pups will be hidden in and around Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park on June 18 during Summer in the City! 🐶✨

Join Art in the Loop for a FREE afternoon of live music, dance, poetry, performances, local artists, food trucks, games, and interactive art.

🗓 June 18 | 12-8pm
📍 Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park (12th & Walnut)

Featuring Joy Zimmerman & Ryan Dugan, City in Motion Dance Theater, MissConception, The Royal Chief, Samantha Ridgway’s Pop & Paint, Art Market vendors, food trucks, and more!

Find a balloon dog, make some art, and celebrate summer downtown! 🌞🎨

🔗 Link to schedule in our stories!
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Art in the Loop
1000 Walnut, Suite 200
Kansas City, Missouri 64106

(816) 421-1539
www.artintheloop.com
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