2024 marks the 11th year for the Art in the Loop Project – a temporary art exhibition and performance series that runs from late May through early November in downtown Kansas City and along the KC Streetcar route.
This year, artists responded to the theme of convivencia – a shared life with others that takes constant practice, effort, and negotiation, while recognizing friction or opposing energy. Tommi Laitio spoke about the importance of public spaces as places with convivencia in his December talk kicking off the Library’s 150th anniversary celebration.
This year's Art in the Loop kickoff event will be filled with art and music. Mix and mingle with the visual art director Marissa Starke and performing art director Jade Osborne, as well as the 2024 visual and performance artists. The evening will also include two performances and a social practice presentation.
The curated outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks is presented in partnership with the KC Streetcar and the Downtown Council. Events in June will also feature performing artists, musicians, poets, dancers, aerial performers, and more.
