Art

Art

Overland Park recognizes the importance of public art in creating cultural value, community identity, and engaging public spaces.

On this page, learn more about the permanent and temporary art installations in the city, and how you can get involved with Overland Park’s public art.

Art at the Center is a unique, not-for-profit gallery space that features exhibitions from local artists. Shows include issue and student exhibitions, as well as artists featured in the City’s permanent collection, artists who use varied media, and artists who create based on their life perspectives.

The gallery is free and open every day at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center.

If you are interested in having your art featured as part of an exhibition, contact Julie Bilyea at [email protected].

Current Exhibit

Future of Art

Nov. 27-Jan. 10

Art at the Center proudly showcases the imaginative works of local high school students from the Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. This inspiring exhibit features a variety of art forms, selected by the high schools’ teachers, celebrating the importance of arts education in building a vibrant, culturally conscious community. Don’t miss the chance to see these talented young artists recognized, with prizes awarded by Friends of Overland Park Arts for outstanding artistic merit.

You can view this exhibit now through Jan. 10, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open.

 

Upcoming Exhibit

The Road Home: The Journey from Homelessness to Home by Randy Bacon

Jan. 17-March 17

Renowned photographer Randy Bacon, whose work captures the essence of human connection and storytelling through compelling portraits, will have a powerful and intimate exhibition on display in 2025. The exhibit will showcase a collection of Bacon’s images that highlight the beauty, strength and vulnerability of individuals living with homelessness. Each photograph tells a unique story, inviting viewers to reflect on the shared humanity that unites us all. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Bacon’s thought-provoking work up close.

Virtual Art Tour

There are hundreds of pieces of public art in Overland Park. Some are on loan, in galleries, and others are permanent installations you can visit anytime.

Experience these community assets at a many facilities and locations throughout the city. You can locate and learn more about each piece of art using the public art map. Then visit the works in-person to get the full experience.

Public Art Map

Public Art Master Plan

Overland Park’s public art master plan outlines ways the City can provide residents and visitors with beautiful and surprising artistic experiences through permanent installations, temporary placements, and seasonal programming.

The public art master plan is an adopted document developed and approved in 2000. It guides purchases, installation, and scheduling of public art projects in Overland Park.

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