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PROJECT OVERVIEW There is an opportunity for permanent public art in the park in the form of a park entrance sign, to be located on the corner of Orr Street and Park Ave. The City of Columbia invited artists from Missouri and adjacent states to apply for a public art project for the park entrance sign in the new North Village Park. After application review by the Commission on Cultural Affairs Standing Committee on Public Art, three finalists were selected to create design proposals for the entrance sign. The public was invited to comment on the three designs through July 13. This input will be reviewed by the Standing Committee on Public Art as they consider which artist to recommend for the project.
View the three designs under the Documents tab on the right-hand side of the page. Design 1 is by Ben Sinor, Design 2 is by Joe and Terry Malesky, and Design 3 is by Guy Kemper.
ABOUT NORTH VILLAGE PARK The 2.3-acre park is located in the North Village Arts District in downtown Columbia, Missouri. The former brownfield site is being revitalized as a public park focused on art and music. The park will be used as a primary location for citizens and visitors to Columbia to view a variety of outdoor public art displays that will be installed in multiple locations throughout the park. The public art displays will enhance the park experience for patrons and impact the city’s cultural tourism. Park visitors will be able to view and interact with the different outdoor art exhibits allowing for public opportunities related to art engagement, education and promotion. The park design will also incorporate a public performance space, destination playground, outdoor seating, sidewalks for vendor fairs and large lawn for community events.
PROJECT UPDATE (7.20.26) At the Standing Committee on Public Art's meeting on July 16, they recommended the design proposal from Ben Sinor (Design 1) to move forward in the process. Their recommendation will go to the Commission on Cultural Affairs at its August 10, 2026 meeting, and then a contract agreement will go to City Council at a September 2026 meeting for approval.
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.
PROJECT OVERVIEW There is an opportunity for permanent public art in the park in the form of a park entrance sign, to be located on the corner of Orr Street and Park Ave. The City of Columbia invited artists from Missouri and adjacent states to apply for a public art project for the park entrance sign in the new North Village Park. After application review by the Commission on Cultural Affairs Standing Committee on Public Art, three finalists were selected to create design proposals for the entrance sign. The public was invited to comment on the three designs through July 13. This input will be reviewed by the Standing Committee on Public Art as they consider which artist to recommend for the project.
View the three designs under the Documents tab on the right-hand side of the page. Design 1 is by Ben Sinor, Design 2 is by Joe and Terry Malesky, and Design 3 is by Guy Kemper.
ABOUT NORTH VILLAGE PARK The 2.3-acre park is located in the North Village Arts District in downtown Columbia, Missouri. The former brownfield site is being revitalized as a public park focused on art and music. The park will be used as a primary location for citizens and visitors to Columbia to view a variety of outdoor public art displays that will be installed in multiple locations throughout the park. The public art displays will enhance the park experience for patrons and impact the city’s cultural tourism. Park visitors will be able to view and interact with the different outdoor art exhibits allowing for public opportunities related to art engagement, education and promotion. The park design will also incorporate a public performance space, destination playground, outdoor seating, sidewalks for vendor fairs and large lawn for community events.
PROJECT UPDATE (7.20.26) At the Standing Committee on Public Art's meeting on July 16, they recommended the design proposal from Ben Sinor (Design 1) to move forward in the process. Their recommendation will go to the Commission on Cultural Affairs at its August 10, 2026 meeting, and then a contract agreement will go to City Council at a September 2026 meeting for approval.
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.
North Village Park Entrance Sign Artwork has finished this stage
In January 2026, the City of Columbia invited artists from Missouri and adjacent states to apply for a public art project for the park entrance sign in the new North Village Park. After application review by the Commission on Cultural Affairs Standing Committee on Public Art, three finalists were selected to create design proposals for the entrance sign.
Public input
North Village Park Entrance Sign Artwork has finished this stage
The public is invited to comment on the three designs through Monday, July 13. After the public comment period, the Standing Committee on Public Art will make their recommendation on which artist to move forward with the project.
Standing Committee on Public Art review
North Village Park Entrance Sign Artwork is currently at this stage
The Standing Committee on Public Art meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16 at 3 p.m. in City Hall, Room 1A. They will review all comments received ahead of that meeting and make a recommendation for Council approval. This meeting is open to the public, and residents are encouraged to provide feedback.
