Kansas City accepts submissions for new art project

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Artist wanted.

Kansas City, Missouri One Percent for Art program is on the hunt for a professional artist or team to commission for a new surface parking lot and streetscape project.

The project setting is at the intersection of 75th and Wornall in the historic Waldo neighborhood.

Preferences will be given to local artists.

Two to five semifinalists will be asked to propose designs. The proposals will be designed for installation on a 32-foot diameter circular plaza. This will enhance the parking lot and streetscape. The budget available is an all-inclusive $250,000.

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For further inquiries contact the public art administrator at james.martin@kcmo.org. Questions must be sent in no later than Monday, June 24 at 5 p.m.

Q&A sessions with the project manager and art administrator will be held:

• 5:30 p.m. Central Tuesday, June 25 Join the meeting now
• 5:30 p.m. Central Wednesday, June 26 Join the meeting now

More information about submitting personal qualifications and portfolios can be found here. The submission deadline is Friday, July 19.

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