Discover how local artists bring Kansas City’s fountains to life through expressive, original artwork.
The Spring Open Capture online art show features 2D works inspired by the Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain, the Meyer Circle Seahorse Fountain, and Loose Park Lake Fountain. Artists from Missouri and Kansas were invited to interpret the fountains in their own artistic style.
This year’s call drew submissions from 32 participating artists, resulting in a diverse and moving showcase. Each featured artwork is available for purchase, and when you buy a piece, 25% of the sale supports The City of Fountains Foundation in preserving the public art that inspired it.
We invite you to scroll through the galleries and explore the creativity behind each fountain-inspired piece.
Spring Open Capture Art Gallery
Click any image below to see selected pieces from that location, or browse the full Artist Gallery to enjoy all artwork in the show.
Each gallery celebrates a different fountain and highlights winning pieces alongside standout submissions. All works are accompanied by artist names, and some include personal reflections and stories. Click through to learn more and see what’s available for purchase.
Henry Wollman Bloch Fountain – Visit the Gallery
Located near Union Station, this modern fountain features 232 synchronized jets, inspiring works full of rhythm, geometry, and motion.
1st Place: John Keeling
Also Featured: Jianqiao Luan, Brooks Gentleman
Loose Park Lake Fountain – Visit the Gallery
Tucked into the heart of one of Kansas City’s most beloved parks, this quiet fountain invited peaceful, introspective pieces and nature-focused interpretations.
1st Place: Melissa Chaney
Also Featured: John Keeling, Brooke Jiskra
Meyer Circle Seahorse Fountain – Visit the Gallery
Known for its striking sculpture of sea horses and elevated presence in the median of Ward Parkway, this fountain inspired artists to blend realism with imaginative expression.
1st Place: Rebecca Tombaugh
Also Featured: Denny Dowdy, Kindra Back
Artist Gallery – Visit the Gallery
Browse the full list of participating artists and view all submitted works. The Artist Gallery features pieces grouped by creator, giving you a chance to see each artist’s personal style and range.
Featured Artists: Katheryn Krouse, Joe Patterson, Miranda Pietzsch.
Click any artist’s name to view their personal gallery page, where you’ll find all submitted pieces and—when provided—descriptions and background stories.
How to Purchase Artwork
Each piece in the gallery includes a “Request to Purchase” link, which allows you to express interest in a piece. Once submitted, we’ll connect you and the artist via group email to work out details for the sale. Artists have generously committed to donating 25% of every sale to the Foundation.