Author name: City of Fountains

On Saturday, September 21st, the City of Fountains Foundation will set up a tent near the iconic Mill Creek Park Fountain. From 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM, we will be offering exclusive merchandise celebrating Kansas City’s historic fountains. You’ll also get a chance to view renderings of the proposed new location for the Volker Fountain, […]

Are you passionate about public art and looking for a unique way to contribute to Kansas City’s artistic heritage? The City of Fountains Foundation is excited to offer a hands-on Sculpture Cleaning and Maintenance Class, providing the perfect opportunity to engage with our city’s sculptures while learning essential skills in art conservation. Recently, a group

Last Saturday, the Adopt-A-Monument Committee of the City of Fountains Foundation hosted a successful sculpture cleaning event along beautiful Ward Parkway. Volunteers and local residents gathered on Ward Parkway with professional sculpture conservator Paul Benson to learn and help maintain our neighborhood sculptures. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this initiative! Check

The Adopt-A-Monument Committee plays a crucial role in preserving Kansas City’s public sculptures and monuments. This dedicated group combines volunteer efforts with professional expertise to maintain and conserve our city’s artistic heritage. A Look Back: Our Journey Initiated by the Historic Kansas City Foundation with a grant from the National Save Outdoor Sculpture project, over

We are immensely grateful to the wonderful people of Kansas City and our esteemed city officials for their unwavering support during Fountain Day 2004. Your enthusiastic participation and generous contributions helped make the event a resounding success. This day not only celebrated the beauty and history of our city’s fountains but also highlighted the spirit

Kansas City, famously known as the “City of Fountains,” celebrated the 50th anniversary of Fountain Day in grand style on April 14th, 2023. This annual event marks the official return of the city’s beloved fountains, signaling the arrival of spring and bringing life back to public spaces throughout the city. But this year was extra