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Public Art

The Lee’s Summit public art collection includes artwork owned or maintained by the City, located in a public space and engaging with the community. Public art can be found in every corner of the City, with concentrations in the downtown district and various parks.

Arts and Culture, guided by the Cultural Commission's recommendations, manages the commission and acquisition of new public art and the conservation and maintenance of the existing City of Lee’s Summit art collection. Public artworks created by local and regional artists enliven parks, libraries, fire stations, recreation centers and many other public locations in Lee’s Summit. The public art collection makes Lee’s Summit a vibrant place to live and work and a great place to visit.

Explore Lee's Summit's Public Art Collection

The City of Lee's Summit maintains a growing collection of permanent and temporary public artworks. View the online gallery to learn where public art can be found throughout the City.

Public Art Gallery

Guidelines for Visiting Public Art Locations

The City has a growing public art collection of individual works and features pieces by regional artists. All have contributed significantly to Lee's Summit's vibrant culture. Here are a few guidelines that can be used to respectfully appreciate the talent and intention of the artist.

  • Look closely.
  • Walk around and see the artwork from different angles.
  • Act respectfully in places that are culturally important to the neighborhood or community.
  • Download the City’s public art mobile audio guide app directly to a smartphone (powered by Otocast).
  • Ask questions such as: What is the subject or idea? What stories are being told? Who made this? What is it made of and why? How does it fit in the environment? How long has it been here?
  • Spread the word about the Lee’s Summit Public Art Collection.
  • Do not touch the artwork. The artwork isn’t made to be touched. The surface could be hot or cold, depending on the weather. Our hands contain oils that can react to the surface of a sculpture or painting, which over time can corrode the surface of objects and lessen the life expectancy of the art. There are rare instances where the artwork is considered interactive or invites manual manipulation by the viewer. If an artwork is meant to be touched, it will have a sign indicating it is okay to feel.
  • Do not climb on pedestals or platforms. These are in place to protect the artwork.

 

Get Involved With Public Art

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Downtown Sculpture Walk

Lee's Summit's Downtown Sculpture Walk, established in 2020, brings public art to the downtown area. A jury selects sculptures by regional and national artists for this annual program. On loan for a year, the artworks aim to inspire, entertain and educate.

Downtown Sculpture Walk

 

Public Artist Roster

Arts and Culture maintains a public artist roster to select artists for new projects. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee a commission of work. 

This tool is accessible to all. Business owners and developers are encouraged to use it as a resource when commissioning or adding public art to their spaces. Artists selected for this roster can create works of art for the public sphere, including sculpture, murals, site-specific art and performances. 

All experience levels are welcome.

Public Artist Roster