City of Wichita - Public Art Public Art (I-P)
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Park & Recreation
City Hall, 11th floor
455 North Main
Wichita, KS 67202

Hours:
8 AM-5 PM
Monday-Friday

Phone: (316) 268-4361
Fax: (316) 268-4447

Doug Kupper
Director of Parks & Recreation

Karen Walker
Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation

Tim Martz
Superintendent of Forestry and Central Support

Larry Foos
Superintendent of Parks & Recreation


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Public Art (I-P)

The following is a list of public works of art, statues, fountains, monuments and memorials located in parks, park boulevards and other public areas maintained by the Park and Recreation Department. The department also provides administrative support for the Public Art Advisory Board.

Visit the sculpture collection at Botanica, the Wichita Gardens

Interrupted Flight, Harry Bertoia (1915-1978), 1975, bronze with antique green patina

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An abstract bird-like figure with tail raised, wings extended and head turned back in repose. The shape flares out from a single, hollow open oval stem or leg.

This bronze sculpture was dedicated to former Mayor A. Price Woodard, Jr. This sculpture is located at A. Price Woodard, Jr. Park.

Plaque: Sculpture by Harry Bertoia. This work of art is dedicated to the memory of A. Price Woodard - Mayor of Wichita, Attorney, member of the Board of Education and humanitarian. A. Price Woodard was a friend of all and gave to his community a free and open spirit.

Jester, Dorothy Koelling (1913-2004), 1996, bronze

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A smiling jester, lute in hand, takes a bow.

This bronze sculpture is located at the Bob Brown Expo Hall at Century II Convention Center.

Plaque: Donated to the City of Wichita by the Devore Foundation in commemoration of Music Theatre of Wichita's 25th anniversary. Dedicated June 12th, 1996. Dorothy Koelling, artist.

Joan of Arcunknown, 1996, bronze

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Standing portrait of Joan of Arc wearing a dress with a suit of armor over her chest. Her arms are crossed over her chest and she holds a sword in front of her with her proper right hand. A sheath for the sword hangs from her proper left side. Behind her proper right foot is a tree stump.

In 1970, a stone statue of Joan of Arc was presented to the people of Wichita by the people of Orleans, France and was dedicated at a location near the Kansas Gas and Electric Company reflecting pool. It was removed from its original site in 1987 in response to concerns about its condition. A copy in reconstituted stone is currently in storage and is scheduled to be placed at City Hall.

In 1996, a bronze copy was cast in Rome and dedicated to a new site in front of the Wichita Public Library.

Medallions, Northeast Magnet School students, 1994

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Medallions and mural designs were created by students of Northeast Magnet School working with Norm Terry and the Public Art Advisory Board in 1994. They are located at the Wichita Police Department Patrol North facility.

Medallions, Daniel Gegen (????-????), 1995, cast concrete

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The 40 cast concrete medallions, which rim the parking garage of Wichita City Hall, were created by Daniel Gegen in 1995 with the approval of the Public Art Advisory Board.

Visit sculptor Daniel Gegen's web site.

Moongate, Jan Purcell (????-????) & Tom Schrauth (????-????), 1995, limestone

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This fountain and archway was created by Jan Purcell and Tom Schrauth and built with the approval of the Public Art Advisory Board in 1995. The fountain is located at the Wichita Police Department Patrol South substation.

Prairie Transition, Kenneth Bell (1913-????) and Rex Appleby (1917-????), 1977, Cor-Ten steel and bronze

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A sheaf stock of wheat set on concrete and pebble base, with metal rim.

This steel and bronze sculpture was created and designed by Kenneth Bell. Rex Appleby welded and fabricated the piece. This sculpture is found at Wichita City Hall.

Promise of America, Babs Mellor (????-????), 1997, bronze

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An immigrant boy, scarf billowing in the wind, dressed in baggy knickers, oversized hand-me-down shoes, with a heavy bag dragging the ground.

This bronze sculpture is located south of Century II Convention Center on the west side of the Wichita Public Library.

Plaque: Farris George Jabara, a native of Lebanon, accepted the promise of America - and its challenge in 1903. He was 15 years old and became a noted Kansas cattleman. This memorial is dedicated in his honor as a gift to the people of Wichita and Kansas by Helen Galloway and Fran Jabara, two of his children.

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