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.
Fall Festival Craft Show
Craft vendors interested in participating in the craft show at the 2021 Fall Festival can learn more via the online application.
Art at the Center Gallery Exhibitions
Art at the Center is a unique, not-for-profit gallery space that offers local, regional and national artists, both professional and amateur, a showcase for their work in the heart of Overland Park.
The gallery is open every day, for free, at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center.
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.
Virtual Art at the Center Exhibition
The current exhibition at Art at the Center is the Expression Through a Woman’s Eyes Exhibition.
This exhibition was curated by Jason Piggie, a filmmaker and photographer from Kansas City, Mo. It features works by local African-American female artists, intending to immerse visitors in their emotions, thoughts and actions.
View a sample of the works at the exhibition, which will be up through the end of August.
Upcoming Arts Events
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.