Oppenstein Park Performances + Summer in the City Events
Oppenstein Park is full of fun events this September! Watch Gracie Caggiano, Grupo Folklorio Alma Tapatia, and musicbyskippy perform.
Entries by Ben Fine
An Interview with Luke “Skippy” Harbur
Luke “Skippy” Harbur is the musician behind musicbyskippy. He provided us with music during our 2024 Oppenstein Brothers Park performances.
Thank You to Our Amazing Intern Ben!
Ben Fine was our Art in the Loop intern this year. He is a student at Savannah College of Art and Design who is majoring in Graphic Design.
An Interview with Meranda McDermott: Artist Behind the River Market West Streetcar Stop
Meranda McDermott’s “Threads of Convivencia: Embracing Diversity through Fiber Art” is an interactive streetcar stop installation.
Join Art in the Loop for 816 Day!
Wrap up a day of celebrating all things local with fabulous artists 45° Flamenco with Jose Faus, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, and Kadesh Flow.
An Interview with Alber
Alberto Racanati as the musician Alber helped us celebrate our Art in the Loop Kick-Off Event for 2024 with his music.
2024 Call for KC Area Artists – Buck O’Neil Bridge Mural
This is a call for artists to create a mural for the Buck O’Neil Bridge that is currently under construction in Downtown KCMO.
816 Day Celebration + An Art Activation in August for Art in the Loop
Join us for August events that include 816 Day with various artists and another installation of Meranda McDermott’s streetcar stop.
An Interview with Jamogi Bridges
Jamogi and the Jammers opened for Art in the Loop’s second event: KC Streetcar Ride and Celebration where we honored the streetcar wrap “Eph 4:2” created by Julia Morris.
Art in the Loop Highlighted on Tommi Laitio’s Convivencia Blog
Tommi Laitio, a Finnish social scientist focused on promoting the term Convivencia wrote a blogpost about Art in the Loop’s 2024 theme.
An Interview with Zach Frazier an Artist Behind “Welcome to Soakie’s”
Zach Frazier and Nasir Montalvo are the creators of the streetcar stop artwork “Welcome to Soakie’s” which is a {B/qKC} installation. “Welcome to Soakie’s” is located at the Power and Light Northbound streetcar stop.
Live Streetcar Stop Art Installation by Sue Moreno
Susan Moreno will continue painting “Living Together” on the Union Station Streetcar Stop. Stop by and see the artist at work!