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See the Garden Fountain at Starlight Theatre
As Starlight Theatre opens its 75th anniversary season, take a moment to visit the Shirley Bush Helzberg Garden of the Stars Fountain just inside the east entrance.
This peaceful water feature has welcomed generations of theatregoers and served as the backdrop to countless memories — from opening nights to weddings.
As you stroll the grounds or arrive for a show, pause by the fountain for a moment of reflection in one of Kansas City’s most celebrated cultural spaces.
Click here to learn more and see photos of this beautiful fountain.
Our History
The City of Fountains Foundation (COFF) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973 to promote and advocate for public fountains, sculptures and monuments in the Kansas City area. The Foundation assists in the development of public fountain and sculpture projects; and raises funds and holds endowments to help maintain, acquire, construct, relocate and conserve these landmarks for which Kansas City is famous.
Foundation News & Events
Fountain Day 2025
Mill Creek Comes to Life: Highlights from Fountain Day 2025📅 Wednesday, May 23rd, 2025 | 📍 Mill Creek Park There’s a timeless magic when Kansas City’s fountains begin to flow again. On Wednesday, April 23rd, we gathered at Mill Creek…
Fountain Fest 2025
A Celebration of Kansas City’s Culture, Creativity, and Community📅 Saturday, April 19th, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 📍 Mill Creek Park Get ready, Kansas City! Fountain Fest 2025 is coming to Mill Creek Park on April…
Exciting Changes Coming in 2025
A Year of Growth, Art, and Celebration Big things are happening in 2025 for The City of Fountains Foundation! As we look ahead, we’re thrilled to announce new events, expanded celebrations, and fresh opportunities for you to engage with Kansas…
Shop in Our Online Store
Add a touch of Kansas City’s fountain heritage to your home with items from our exclusive store collection. Each purchase is a donation to ‘Keep our Fountains Flowing’ directly supporting the maintenance and beauty of these iconic landmarks. Shop today and help protect the fountains that define our city.
Sculptures & Monuments
A Sculptural Symbol of Strength and Renewal
Located at the north end of the Bloch Cancer Survivors Park, Transformed Flower rises as a tribute to resilience.
As the sculpture twists and blooms skyward, its shape evolves from a perfect circle into an eight-pointed star — reflecting the journey from struggle to strength.
Installed in May 2008, it reminds all who pass that transformation is not only possible, but beautiful.
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Fountain Day Plein Air Art
Art in Action: Bernie Lee’s Fountain Day Drawing – Now Available
During Fountain Day 2025, local artist Bernie Lee brought her plein air artistry to life with a pen-and-marker drawing of the Mill Creek Fountain — capturing the energy, movement, and color of the day in just over two hours.
Through her work with Art From Architecture, Bernie captures the places people cherish and turns them into lasting pieces of art.
This original 11×14 artwork is available for $250, and in support of Kansas City’s fountains, 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the City of Fountains Foundation.
If you’re interested in acquiring this one-of-a-kind piece, complete the form below and we’ll connect you directly with the artist to facilitate the purchase.
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Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation
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Roy Inman
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P.O. Box 8912
Kansas City, MO
64114
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816-842-2299