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Art Nine Disc Golf Course
Apply Now! The Call for Artists is Open.
Are you an artist residing within a 250-mile radius of the Kansas City metro area with a special interest in permanent public art installations... and disc golf too? View the project details below and apply to be considered for this project today!
Qualifications are due by Thursday, June 8th.
Virtual Open House Resources Available for Artists
A virtual open house was held on May 3 at 11:00 AM to offer an overview of the project, a review of how to apply, and an opportunity to ask questions. The presentation and Q&A from the virtual open house can be found below.
Project Overview
The Public Art Program is interested in commissioning artists to create site-specific, permanent sculptures at the Art Nine disc golf course located at Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66219. It is the goal of this project to hire three artists/artist teams to each create a series of three art pieces. With nine total sculptures, placement will occur in proximity to each of the nine tees.
The goals for the Art Nine Disc Golf Course are to:
- Encourage the discovery of disc golf as a fun, healthy and relatively inexpensive pastime for individuals and families.
- Use art to highlight and celebrate the natural environment within Shawnee Mission Park including native flora, fauna, animals, birds, and unique features of the park. The artist may find inspiration for their design by spending time in this park, utilizing resources provided in this document, or visiting with JCPRD staff.
- Create whimsical art sculptures that can be enjoyed by disc golfers and park patrons.
- Celebrate the role that art and artists play in our community and in our economy.
Artist Eligibility:
The public art opportunity is open to professional artists residing within 250 miles of the Kansas City area including Kansas City, St. Louis, Wichita, Omaha, Lincoln, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Hutchinson, Emporia, Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence, Columbia, and others.
Tentative Timeline:
April 13, 2023 | Issue call for artists |
May 3, 2023 | Virtual open house (11 – 11:30 AM @ Zoom) |
June 8, 2023 | Artist qualifications due |
June 14, 2023 | ASC meets to determine 6 finalists |
June 29, 2023 | Optional site visit for 6 finalists |
August 3, 2023 | Artists present concept proposals to ASC virtually |
August 7 - 21, 2023 | Community feedback |
August 22, 2023 | ASC meets to determine 3 winners and assign tee locations Design proposal / finalization |
August 29, 2023 | Public Art Committee approval |
September 20, 2023 | JCPRD Board approval, contract initiated |
Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 | Fabrication |
March - April 2024 | Site preparation, art installation |
May 2024 | Ribbon cutting / community engagement event |