Art in the Loop 2025: Closing Reception, Oct. 2
By Ann Holliday, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Downtown Council of Kansas City
Wrap up the summer of creativity at Art in the Loop’s Closing Reception on Wednesday, October 2, 5:30 P.M., at the Kansas City Public Library – Central Library. Celebrate the city’s 12th annual outdoor exhibition, presented with the KC Streetcar Authority, and see how this year’s artists explored the theme “Wonder.”
From June through September, Downtown KC came alive with vibrant installations, performances, and interactive art. At the reception, Art Directors Khyneesha Edwards and Jade Osborne will lead a presentation, and the selected artists will share their stories and creative experiences.
The evening includes live music by David Luther and a performance by the Firetale Theatre. Kick off with a reception and performance at 5:30 P.M., followed by the program at 6:00 P.M.
Please RSVP
This event is free and open to all, but we ask that you RSVP for planning purposes.
The 2025 Art in the Loop theme, “Wonder,” invited artists to reflect on curiosity, surprise, and community connection. How do we navigate differences? What sparks excitement or reflection? Artists explored these questions through installations that surprised, delighted, and inspired.
Discover images of all installations and learn more about participating artists at www.artintheloop.com.
Community, Sponsors & Supporters
Artists have played a key role in the revitalization of Downtown Kansas City over the past few decades and through programs like Art in the Loop, this will continue. In the words of renowned local artist Michael Toombs, “Through projects like Art in the Loop, Downtown KC is becoming part of a highly visible cultural landscape that reminds us of who we are, as well as inspires us in who we are yet to become.” We have unique opportunities for your organization to connect with the community and support local artists through sponsorships and charitable donations.
We appreciate the generous support of the KC Streetcar Authority, Henderson Engineers, Stinson LLP, Copaken Brooks, UMB Bank, and the Kansas City Art Institute. This project is funded in part by the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts, the Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, the Francis Family Foundation, and the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, with public support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency, as well as other corporate sponsorships and philanthropic contributions.
We also appreciate the support and participation of all our project partners, including the Downtown Council, Downtown Community Improvement Districts, KC Streetcar, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City Art Institute, and the City Market.
Click here to learn how you can support local artists.
Contacts:
Art in the Loop
Ann Holliday, Program Director, ann@downtownkc.org, (c) 816-718-1355
Khyneesha Edwards, Visual Arts Director, neesha_edwards@yahoo.com
Jade Osborne, Performing Arts Director, jademuse@gmail.com
KC Streetcar
Donna Mandelbaum, Communications & Marketing Director, dmandelbaum@kcstreetcar.org, (c) 816-877-3219
