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A Kansas City Icon That Flows All Year
Celebrated as one of Kansas City’s rare year-round fountains, the Northland Fountain stands as a powerful symbol of community collaboration.
Engineered by the local firm Larkin & Associates, it reflects the “Spirit of Cooperation,” supported by benefactors ranging from major corporate donors to a schoolchild’s three-cent gift.
Its 80-foot circular base and 35-foot geyser create a dynamic display in every season—transforming into a striking ice sculpture in winter.
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
The Ultimate 2025 Kansas City Holiday Gift Guide
Celebrate the Season With Fountain-Inspired Art, Books, and More. Kansas City shines brightest during the holiday season—twinkling Plaza lights, festive gatherings, and the unmistakable pride our community holds for the art and fountains that define our city’s identity. This year,…
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…
Give the Gift of Kansas City This Holiday Season
Celebrate the holiday season with three exclusive gifts that honor Kansas City’s legacy of fountains. The Roy Inman 50th Anniversary coffee table book, filled with breathtaking fountain photography, makes an exceptional gift for the photographer or KC enthusiast in your life. Shop original artwork from our Spring and Summer Fountain Art Gallery collections, created by regional artists who donate a portion of each sale to support preservation. And bring home the beauty of the Meyer Circle Seahorse Fountain with our 500-piece puzzle—perfect for your family on a long winter’s night.
Sculptures & Monuments
The Community of Faith
Near Kansas City’s Iconic Plaza Lights
Located at Main Street and 46th Street near the Country Club Plaza, famous for its Christmas shopping and holiday lights, The Community of Faith stands as a powerful symbol of unity.
Featuring three large steel I-beam crosses accented with colorful geometric glass, and surrounded by seven smaller supportive crosses, the sculpture represents how a community strengthens and uplifts one another.
Its interlocking design invites reflection on connection, compassion, and shared belief.
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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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