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.
Call for Artists
The City, 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 ages 18 and older are invited to submit proposals for wall-mounted artwork reflecting 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.
Proposals must be submitted by Dec. 2, 2024. A committee will review submissions between the deadline and early 2025. Recommendations for acquisitions will be made by spring, with installations completed by September 2025.
Art at the Center Gallery Exhibitions
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 Gallery: Johnson County Community College Student Exhibit
Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists.
You can view this exhibit now through November 17, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open.
Opening reception
Meet the artists! Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 5:30-7 p.m. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while mingling with the artists, faculty and fellow art enthusiasts. Both the reception and the exhibit are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Gallery
Future of Art
Nov. 27-Jan. 10
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 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.