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Call for artists for the new Buck O’Neil Bridge

The old Buck O’Neil Bridge has been demolished. Now, we need artists to beautify the new one.

Rendering of the Buck O'Neil Bridge with a linear park, greenery, and active spaces.

Possible look for the Buck O’Neil Bridge Park. | Photo by Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan (MIG/Confluence)

In June the final segment of the Buck O’Neil Bridge faced demolition. Now, the city is focused on its replacement. As a part of that, they’re searching for artists.

Funded by the Art in the Loop project, the call for artists asks for a semi-permament mural to be created at the site of the new Buck O’Neil Bridge.

The mural should pay homage to:

  • History of the Riverfront area and its historic bridges
  • Connections to the community
  • Present day multicultural community
  • The bridge’s namesake, Buck O’Neil

Selected artists will receive funds to bridge their vision from paper to reality. Applications close Thursday, Aug. 22.

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