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Noguchi’s Fountain
When winter moves us indoors, Kansas City’s fountains continue to inspire.
The Isamu Noguchi Fountain at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art blends modern sculpture and flowing water into a quiet, contemplative experience.
Surrounded by the museum’s world-class setting, it offers a calm pause from the season and a fresh way to experience the City of Fountains year-round.
Click to discover why this indoor fountain remains a standout during the winter months.
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
COFF Receives the AIA Kansas City President’s Award
Honoring Leadership, Advocacy, and Dedication to Kansas City’s Built Environment We are honored to announce that the Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Kansas City) has presented the City of Fountains Foundation (COFF) with its President’s…
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…
Discover Art, Inspiration, and Creative Play
The City of Fountains Foundation online store brings Kansas City’s public art into your home. A beautifully designed coffee table books and coloring book, original artwork and prints from our 2025 Call-for-Art, and hands-on activities like our puzzle inspired by the Meyer Circle Seahorse Fountain. Every purchase supports the preservation and celebration of fountains, sculptures, and monuments across the city.
Sculptures & Monuments
A Moment of Reflection
The Thinker at the Nelson-Atkins
Few sculptures invite contemplation like The Thinker at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
This iconic work encourages visitors to pause and reflect, especially during the quieter winter months.
Just inside the museum, the Noguchi Fountain offers a complementary experience, pairing flowing water with modern design.
Together, these works create a meaningful indoor and outdoor dialogue between sculpture, space, and thought.
Discover why The Thinker remains one of Kansas City’s most powerful public artworks.
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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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Kansas City, MO
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