Project Overview

The Art and Natural Resources Residency is a short-term residency program to engage a local artist and allow them to embed with the JCPRD Natural Resource team to learn, respond artistically, and amplify the important work of land restoration -- specifically, prairie restoration efforts throughout JCPRD.

The goals for the Art and Natural Resources Residency are to:

• Create interactive, artistic experiences that allow park visitors to learn about the land restoration and the ecology and natural systems that make up the JCPRD parks. Specifically, this ANRR will focus on the health of prairie restoration efforts within JCPRD and specifically at Kill Creek Park.
• Provide a platform for artists to create new, engaging art projects that grow out of an exploration of the work of the JCPRD Natural Resources team, the process of land restoration, and the ecology and natural systems of JCPRD parks.
• Increase community engagement, awareness, and appreciation related to the JCPRD Natural Resource Plan and the efforts and impact that staff have on the health of the natural ecosystem.
• Support the growth and development of Kansas City regional artists.

Educational Resources

• JCPRD's Kill Creek Park
• JCPRD Resource Management Plan
• JCPRD Public Art Program
• Grassland Heritage Foundation
• Bridging the Gap / Kansas City Wildlands
• Deep Roots

The Art and Natural Resources Residency Art Selection Committee includes:

• Kaitlyn Ammerlaan, Grassland Heritage Foundation
• Ryan Bell, JCPRD Fine Arts Coordinator
• Monte Fiegel, JCPRD NW Region Park Manager
• Matt Garrett, JCPRD Natural Resource Manager
• Brett Hager, JCPRD Planning and Development Project Manager II
• Susan Mong, JCPRD Superintendent of Culture

Tentative Timeline