The City of Overland Park, in cooperation with the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, is seeking art concepts for permanent installation at LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Artists are invited to submit proposals for artwork that reflects the natural beauty of the Arboretum’s gardens and landscapes. The selected pieces will be displayed in The Gallery of LongHouse, an upper-level hallway leading to the garden entry. Six walls have been designated for permanent art installations, with additional space reserved for rotating exhibits.
Artists wishing to see the public space may do so during normal operating hours, Sunday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry into the building is free.
Key Details
- Submission Deadline: December 2, 2024
- Installation Location: LongHouse Visitor Center, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park, KS
- Artwork Requirements: Wall-mounted pieces only, no floor-mounted art; detailed specifications for each wall and additional submission requirements can be found on the official call for artists page
- Artist Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 and older, with priority given to those from Kansas and Missouri
- Applications must be submitted electronically via CaFÉ
Selection Process:
A committee will review submissions between the deadline and early 2025. Recommendations for acquisitions will be made by spring, with installations completed before September 9, 2025.