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Prairie Village Gateway Fountain
Discover the Pioneer Spirit
Located at Mission Road and Tomahawk Road in Prairie Village, Kansas, the Prairie Village Gateway Fountain celebrates the timeless strength of the American pioneer.
Featuring “Pioneer Family” by sculptor Annabelle Campbell, this fountain depicts a man, woman, and child beside a wagon wheel — a tribute to perseverance and community.
Even when the water is off from October to mid-April, visitors can stop by to admire the craftsmanship and history of this cherished city landmark.
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
Summer Open Capture Online Art Show: Celebrating Community Creativity
This summer, the City of Fountains Foundation invited local artists to capture the beauty and spirit of Kansas City’s fountains in our Summer Open Capture Call-for-Art. The response was extraordinary, with 18 artists submitting 42 original works of art, each…
Meyer Circle Seahorse Fountain Faces Structural Damage: Restoration Efforts Underway
One of Kansas City’s most beloved fountains, the Meyer Circle Seahorse Fountain, suffered significant damage earlier this summer. The upper limestone bowl, already showing signs of wear, split in half and collapsed into the lower basin, highlighting the urgent need…
Fine Art Prints from Our Spring Open Capture Winners
Kansas City’s fountains inspire artists from around the region, and now, you can bring that beauty into your home. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first-ever print-on-demand fine art collection, featuring the three winning images from our…
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The City of Fountains Foundation is proud to showcase the winning artwork from our Summer Open Capture Call-for-Art. This year’s featured pieces bring fresh perspectives to Kansas City’s beloved landmarks — Spirit of Freedom Fountain by Denny Dowdy, Children’s Fountain by Kindra Back and Mill Creek Park Fountain by Teddy Jackson. Each original work is available for purchase through our online fountain art gallery, with 25% of every sale generously donated by the artists to the Foundation in support of preserving Kansas City’s fountains, monuments, and public art.
Sculptures & Monuments
Rosedale World War I
Memorial Arch
A Tribute to Service and Sacrifice
Standing proudly over the Kansas City skyline, the Rosedale World War I Memorial Arch honors the brave men from Rosedale who served in the Rainbow Division and other units during World War I.
Designed by local architect and veteran John Leroy Marshall, the arch draws inspiration from Paris’s Arc de Triomphe and New York’s Washington Square Arch.
A symbol of gratitude and sacrifice, it continues to remind visitors of the community’s enduring respect for those who served our nation.
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Celebrate Kansas City’s Fountains Through Art
Discover the beauty of Kansas City’s fountains through the Fountain Art Gallery, featuring 84 original artworks inspired by six of the city’s most beloved fountains.
The gallery showcases the six winning pieces from our Spring and Summer Open Capture Call-for-Art alongside dozens of other original works created by local artists.
Each piece makes a meaningful holiday gift for art lovers and Kansas City enthusiasts alike—and 25% of every sale supports the City of Fountains Foundation, helping preserve the fountains and sculptures that define our community.
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Mason L. Dean Testamentary Foundation
Estelle S. and Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation
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Rally House
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P.O. Box 8912
Kansas City, MO
64114
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