6th Annual SpraySeeMO Mural Festival
October 7-13, 2024

Presented by the City of Kansas City,
& with support from the Community Mental Health Fund


OCTOBER 7-13
CROSSROADS // RIVER MARKET

After a two-year hiatus and much anticipation, SpraySeeMO is back! Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of large-scale public art as we proudly present the 6th annual SpraySeeMO Mural Festival!  In partnership with the City of Kansas City, and with additional support from the Community Mental Health Fund and ArtsKC as fiscal sponsor, this impressive event will bring together a diverse array of talented local, national, and internationally acclaimed painters for a spectacular showcase of world-class creativity and street art culture on a grand scale.  2024 will place a special emphasis on the intersectionality of the arts and mental wellbeing by elevating awareness of resources, empowering individuals to seek support, and encouraging creative self-expression.

The festival will further transform our hometown into a vibrant outdoor gallery, open and accessible to all. Attendees can look forward to experiencing first-hand this transformation of public spaces into captivating and engaging works of art as these renowned artists unleash their vision on blank walls throughout the Crossroads Arts District and beyond. The SpraySeeMO Mural Festival invites everyone to join us in this one-of-a-kind celebration of art, culture, and community. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a family looking for a weekend of inspiration, or simply curious to witness the city's dynamic mural scene, this festival promises an unforgettable experience for all. SpraySeeMO offers a chance for the community to come together in celebration of this massive visual form of self-expression and explore the power of public art in shaping the identity of our city and its lasting effects.

Events kickoff Monday night, October 7th, with an Artist Meet ‘n Greet / Chiefs Watch Party at Casual Animal, followed by a group exhibition opening at Upper Level Gallery on Oct 10th, and crescendoing to a weekend full of live music, guided tours, a sculpture burn, and other activities. Such activities include the Community Conversations held in partnership with the Community Mental Health Fund: where the public is invited to hear select artists share about their own experiences dealing with and navigating the many difficult aspects of today’s mental health landscape.

Rising like a Phoenix from the ashes, SpraySeeMO is BACK and better than ever after a two-year hiatus!!

Who We Are & Why We Do What We Do:

SpraySeeMO is the premier mural festival in Kansas City. Founded in 2017 by artists living and working in the Crossroads Arts District, a primary goal of this small, grassroots organization is to nurture and provide opportunities for our local, homegrown KC artists, while also bringing world-class talent to Kansas City to share the power of large-scale self-expression through public art murals with the people of KC and beyond. By combining local artists with visiting artists from across the country and its borders, we are able to facilitate a beautiful cross-pollination of ideas, styles, and abilities which wouldn’t be possible otherwise.

Another purpose of hosting this extraordinary week-long mural festival each year is to allow the participating artists to have the creative license to express themselves fully (something artists in the public realm rarely get to enjoy!) and to continue to grow and propel this city’s dynamic public arts culture through spectacular and immersive fine art murals.

Part of our budgetary goal of $100,000 this year is to raise enough funds through donations and Sponsorships to give each artist a fair compensation for their work while also taking care of all their needs while participating.  In addition to covering all material and equipment expenses, funding also directly goes towards travel and housing for visiting artists, as well as three square meals a day, water, and entertainment. We strive to give all our participating artists the very best of our midwestern hospitality, regardless of where they come from - even if it’s just down the block! We are also accepting in-kind donations, so if you would like to donate a hotel room, AirBnB, meals, event space, etc, please email us at SpraySeeMO@gmail.com or learn more on our Get Involved page.

Since launching in August of 2017 during the Great American Eclipse, SpraySeeMO has hosted artists from across the globe including 4 different countries and 17 different states. The festival has featured over 65 different artists and facilitated over 130 murals throughout 7 of Kansas City’s great neighborhoods.

Over the years, the festival has had the opportunity to expand its vision of facilitating and promoting world-class murals beyond KC through its sister-festival in Miami, AWall Mural Projects, and the SpraySeeLA offshoot in 2021. Both coastal festivals focus on revitalizing bare walls at low income schools with bright and inspiring murals for the students.

We are ever grateful to our community of businesses and property owners here in Kansas City who understand and support the artists in bringing their purest creations to life! This event would not be possible without their continued support. We are also incredibly grateful to all Kansas Citians who share in our vision and contribute to making this city a truly world-renowned place for the arts to thrive.

Festival Week Photos!!

Murals In Progress:

2024 SPONSORS & DONORS