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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 Award, a prestigious recognition celebrating leadership and advocacy for quality design within the Kansas City

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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, you can share that beauty with friends and loved ones through meaningful, Kansas City–inspired gifts

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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 reflecting the creativity, passion, and unique perspective of our community. A Showcase of Talent The

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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 for restoration. While minor deterioration had been visible in parts of the sculpture over the

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Spring Open Capture Art Show

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

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Fountain Day 2025

Mill Creek Comes to Life: Highlights from Fountain Day 2025 📅 Wednesday, May 23rd, 2025 | 📍 Mill Creek Park There’s a timeless magic when Kansas City’s fountains begin to flow again. On Wednesday, April 23rd, we gathered at Mill Creek Park beside the Mill Creek Fountain to welcome the return of the water—and all

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Fountain Fest 2025

A Celebration of Kansas City’s Culture, Creativity, and Community 📅 Saturday, April 19th, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 📍 Mill Creek Park Get ready, Kansas City! Fountain Fest 2025 is coming to Mill Creek Park on April 19th for a full day of celebration, live entertainment, food, and family-friendly fun. This

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