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Hometown heart: Explore the Kansas City region through Parade of Hearts

The installation of 150 unique heart sculptures brings the perennial free public art celebration back to Kansas City.

Written by Julie Scheidegger

April 7, 2026

The public art celebration, Parade of Hearts, returns this year with 150 six-foot heart sculptures each with unique designs by local artists. Hearts will be installed during the week of April 7-10 at locations across the Kansas City metro area.

The Kauffman Foundation is a “Heart of the Nation Patron Partner” of the 2026 Parade of Hearts, which includes sponsoring nine hearts, one of which will be installed on our campus. We hope Parade of Hearts will once again inspire people to explore the world-class Kansas City region and enjoy the stories and artistry of each sculpture.

CommUnity Through COmmonUnity, KC Metro Fellowship

CommUnity Through CommonUnity

Location: Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64108

Artist: KC Metro Fellowship

The Heart of Bellefontaine, Jacob Luke

The Heart of Bellefontaine

Location: Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110

Artist: Jacob Luke

The Heart of the Story, Ivey Zoellers

The Heart of the Story

Location: Kansas City Public Library Southeast Branch
6242 Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64130

Artist: Ivey Zoellers

Inspiration is Everywhere, Angelica Ahumada

Inspiration is Everywhere

Location: KCKS Public Schools Central Office and Training Center
2010 N 59 St., Kansas City, KS 66104

Artist: Angelica Ahumada

Lending a Heart, Libby Rule

Lending A Heart

Location: Mattie Rhodes Cultural Center
915 W 17 St., Kansas City, MO 64108

Artist: Libby Rule

Monarchs and Movement, Chico Sierra

Monarchs and Movement

Location: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108

Artist: Chico Sierra

Remembrance of the Heart, Ty Tea

Remembrance of the Heart

Location: Boone Theatre
1703 E 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108

Artist: Ty Tea

Rich Contributions, Dani Fischer

Rich Contributions

Location: El Centro
650 Minnesota Ave. #2, Kansas City, KS 66101

Artist: Dani Fischer

We Build This City, Parrish & Sons Construction

We Build This City

Location: Parrish & Sons Construction
800 E 101st Terrace Suite 230, Kansas City, MO 64131

Artist: Tina Shonk Little

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Parade of Hearts 2026 Kickoff Event

Written by Julie ScheideggerEditorial Manager, Strategic CommunicationsKauffman Foundation

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