Artist Walk and Plein Air Art Workshop with Kirsten Taylor

Join JCPRD’s artist in residence, Kirsten Taylor, for an artist’s walk and talk out to her temporary art piece, A Seat at the Table, located on the Orange Trail in Shawnee Mission Park culminating in a plein air art workshop with natural inks. This activity is FREE but registration is required.

Participants will meet at Shelter 3 in the park and walk with Kirsten to her sculpture. Once at the sculpture site participants will be provided natural inks made from plants sourced from Shawnee Mission Park.

A Seat at the Table is situated approximately .2 miles from the trailhead along the Orange Trail. The section of the Orange Trail leading to the artwork is an unpaved, natural surface with uneven terrain and occasional roots. The trail is a maximum of 3ft wide and follows a 30ft incline going towards the artwork.

An indoor, fully accessible, exhibit featuring photography telling the story of the process of making and the intent behind A Seat at The Table as well as recreations of the ceramic components will be located at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center for the life of the artwork. Find updated information on the indoor exhibit at our website: https://www.jcprd.com/1209/Art-Exhibits

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drawing boards, paper and drawing materials as well as any portable seating they may need. The natural inks, paint brushes and pencils will be provided.

Find out more about Kirsten’s artwork and the JCPRD Art and Natural Resources Residency Program here: jcprd.com/1759/Art-and-Natural-Resources-Residency

Should there be inclement weather or trail conditions, participants will be notified via email and the activity will be rescheduled for October 29th 10am-12pm.