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S2 Ep 9

One Percent For Art in KC

Aired: 16/03/2023

Reporter credits:

Cody Boston

Julius A. Karash

1 minute read

The new Kansas City International Airport terminal houses the largest collection of public art in the history of the city’s One Percent for Art program. This month, “Flatland in Focus” talks to some of the artists who have benefited from this funding and how a thriving arts community can best be supported.

Balancing KC's Needs for Public Art, Smooth Streets 

Balancing KC's Needs for Public Art, Smooth Streets 

The new Kansas City International Airport terminal houses the largest One Percent for Art program in the city's history. Here's a look at the public art, the artists and their impact.

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Public Art for KCI, the Largest Public Art Project in KC History, is on Track for Installation by the New Airport’s Opening in March 2023

Public Art for KCI, the Largest Public Art Project in KC History, is on Track for Installation by the New Airport’s Opening in March 2023

The public art installation for the new Kansas City International Airport is on track for the scheduled opening in March 2023.

New Arts Program Coordinator Steps into the Cockpit at KCI

New Arts Program Coordinator Steps into the Cockpit at KCI

Meet Mark Spencer, who was hired in September by the city’s aviation department to serve as arts program coordinator at Kansas City International Airport.

Flatland Follow-Up

This month's conversation features Kansas City Public Art Administrator James Martin and Holly Hayden, consulting artist with Paslay Management Group.

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