Kansas City Artists: Paint Community Comeback

0:00It's March 31st. You're listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Kansas City's calling a local artist to splash some color on a curved wall at the Tony Aguiri Community Center's outdoor pool through their one. Percent for our program. They're looking for designs that fit right in, with applications due by Monday, May 11th. Expect two to five artists to move forward with full concepts, and the whole project's backed by a $9,400 budget. This spot honors Tony Aguiri, a key volunteer and mentor who shaped the West Side Community as a coach and athletic director at the Guadalupe Center. The center already rocks six mosaic pieces by Conceta Morales, capturing scenes from his life and this new mural aims to build on that vibe. Folks in the neighborhood are buzzing because this public pool marks the areas first since the COVID pandemic hit, making it a real community. Come back story with lasting cultural punch. If you're a pro-visual artist or team, 18 or older and based in the Kansas City Metro

1:03like Jackson County and Missouri or Johnson County Inn, Kansas, jump in. They've got virtual Q&A sessions lined up Tuesday, April 21st, and Wednesday, April 22nd, both at 5.30 p.m. with the public art administrator. Head to the city sites to apply and get the full scoop. This is your shot to leave a mark on a spot that's all hard.