MO River Murals, a collab between Port KC and local art non-profit Spray KC, is back for its second year of transforming the Riverfront Heritage Trail’s cement structures with major masterpieces — and this time, you get to join.
Put down the paintbrush, we mean you get to party alongside the artists at the inaugural MO River Mural Festival this Saturday, Sept. 28.
The artists behind it all
Here are a few of the faces you’ll be seeing there:
- Local artist Donald Ross (Scribe)
- Local artist Alexander Austin
- Nicole Salgar from St. Petersburg, FL
- Chelsea Lewinski from Lakewood CO
- Michael Roy (Bird Cap) from Memphis, TN
- Charles Krausz (EMIT) from Denver, CO
Painting began on their 40’x12' concrete “canvasses” starting today, though they’ll save any finishing touches for the fest this weekend.
Need-to-know party info
When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Under the Town of Kansas Bridge
Cost: Free entry
Parking: Public parking around the riverfront — but beware, there’s a KC Current game that day. Carpool, anyone?
Along with admiring the new art, you’ll find plenty of music, local vendors, food trucks, and fun — not to mention Big Rip Brewing Company’s specially designed MO River Mural craft beer.
Can’t make it this weekend? Keep an eye out for the soon-to-lauch MORiverMurals.org for behind-the-scenes info, maps, videos, an audio tour, and more.
