By: Nancy Kalikow Maxwell Shoppers at the Meadowbrook Shopping Center at 95th and Nall in Prairie Village will soon be enjoying two new sculptures, thanks to a collaboration between the Prairie Village Arts Council and R.H. Johnson Company. As part of their Rotating Outdoor Sculpture Program, these two organizations will be awarding two-year contracts to two artists to create and install art pieces at two sites just east of the Big Biscuit restaurant. In addition to these new sculptures, a water feature is being planned for the location. ![]() According to the call for artwork proposal, the selected pieces should be “whimsical, kinetic, eye-catching, sound-making, and/or physically interactive.” The winning sculptures will not only capture the attention and engagement of the public, but should be suitable for “sitting, climbing, and interaction by children.” “We are super excited about this project,” said Bonnie Limbird, Prairie Village City Council member and Arts Council Chair. “We have seen a true renaissance of this area thanks to the Meadowbrook Park investment and renovation that happened five years ago. These new sculptures, along with the new gallery we are implementing at the Park Clubhouse, demonstrate the importance of the arts to Prairie Village." The deadline for artists to submit images of their artwork is December 5. To submit artwork and for more information, click here: https://bit.ly/MDBKpublicart.
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![]() by: Nancy Kalikow Maxwell Calling all diverse and LGBTQ artists living or working in Prairie Village or Johnson County! We want you! Or, to be more specific, we want your artwork. The Prairie Village Arts Council, Johnson County Parks and Recreation District, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, and Prairie Village Diversity Committee invite submissions for their Celebrating Strength in Diversity art show, to be exhibited January through March 2022 in the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse. This inaugural show, the first to be held in the new Clubhouse Gallery at 9101 Nall Avenue, will highlight and showcase the works of diverse artists within our community. ![]() To curate this exhibit, the Prairie Village Arts Council and Prairie Village Diversity Committee are currently accepting artwork submissions from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ artists living or working in Prairie Village or Johnson County. Artists must be 18 years or older and be BIPOC and/or LGBTQ. Submitted pieces may or may not reflect their cultural experiences, heritage, and identity. Up to five entries of any artwork media will be accepted, but must be: original, not more than two years old, not done in a class or under supervision of another artist, and not copied from published photos. Works that have been shown in previous Prairie Village Arts Council exhibition are not allowed. The deadline for submissions is December 3, 2021. To submit artwork or for more information, see https://bit.ly/DiversityShow. |
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