2022 Art in the Loop Closing Event – Thur., Nov. 3 @ 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate what made Kansas City’s 2022 Art in the Loop Project: Sustainable great. The curated outdoor exhibition, staged in partnership with the KC Streetcar Authority, wraps up with a reception, illustrated review, and reflection on this year’s entries.

Art in the Loop organizers and participants look back on the artistic works and performances featured from June to September. Art director Kyle Mullins will lead a presentation highlighting all the offerings, and selected artists present their works and discuss their experiences. Among them:

  • Devin Edwards, Darrius’s Garden, on KC Streetcar 806
  • DINKC Galicia, Generations, at the Power & Light Southbound Streetcar Stop
  • David Wayne Reed, Mother, at the Kauffman Center Southbound Streetcar Stop
  • Jennifer Lapka with A.P. Visual, The Dieynaba Dress, at the Metro Center Northbound Streetcar Stop
  • Raffaela Malazarte, Mahalaga, at the Library Northbound Streetcar Stop
  • Dave Lowenstein, You Are Here, at the Union Station Streetcar Stop
  • Sol Anzorena, Take Care of Who Cares For You, at the River Market West Streetcar Stop

The event includes performances by the flamenco trio FlamenKCMO and poet Natasha Ria El-Scari with jazz musician Kevin “Church” Johnson.

Art in the Loop is designed to make cultural experiences available to downtown residents, visitors, and workers. The closing event is co-presented by the Art in the Loop Foundation, the Downtown Council and KC Streetcar Authority.

A reception and live performance will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Click here to register and learn more.

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Apply Now for KC Streetcar Holiday Jams Music Series

The Kansas City Streetcar is looking for talented, local musicians to entertain riders during the holiday season.

Do you want to perform in front of an audience in a uniquely different way? Do you want to engage with the riders on board the Kansas City Streetcar and at streetcar stops?

With more than 10.7 million passenger trips in 6 years of service, you will reach many ears and hearts with your music.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to perform your music (both original and covers allowed) on board the KC Streetcar or at a streetcar stop.

Inclusion of holiday music in sets is encouraged but not mandatory.

Performances are anticipated to take place during weekday evenings, but a schedule will not be finalized until mid-November.

Application deadline is Oct. 23. 

Selected musicians will be notified by Nov. 4.

Apply at https://kcstreetcar.org/holidayjam22/

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