Barney Allis Plaza

Petrichor Projects, serving as the Curatorial Arts Consultant, is leading the commissioning of integrated public art to transform Barney Allis Plaza, reimagining this iconic downtown space as a world-class cultural destination. Through a redefined public art commissioning process that integrates local museums, fosters artistic excellence, and expands access to public art opportunities, we are shaping a program that reflects Kansas City’s cultural identity. An international RFQ inviting artists from around the world to participate is open for submissions.

Read More

Heart of the City | Peace Plaza

Heart of the City's Peace Plaza transforms the public realm, blending community engagement, experiential zones, and world-class public art. Completed in 2023, the project supports the healing atmosphere of the Mayo Clinic, featuring works by Ann Hamilton, Eric Anderson, and Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle.

Read More

Sports Boulevard

The Sports Boulevard masterplan envisions a transformative 135km urban park in Riyadh, KSA, integrating public art commissions, temporary activations, and cultural programming to drive the country’s transition from oil dependence to a global tourism hub.

Read More

East Gateway

By connecting leading edge University of Minnesota research with global artists and world class designers, East Gateway will become a center for innovation and new ideas in Minnesota, and a window to the world for its diverse communities.

Read More

Oil on Linen

Petrichor Projects collaborated with Oil on Linen, the newly opened restaurant at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, to create an immersive dining experience where evolving menus, curated art installations, and special events merge culinary creativity with artistic expression.

Read More
Permanent Commissions, View All PetrichorProjects Permanent Commissions, View All PetrichorProjects

VenturaWaterPure

Petrichor Projects and the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston collaborated with the City of Ventura to introduce a new public art commissioning model that integrates art museum professionals into the artist selection process, highlighting the value of museum expertise and enriching civic projects with dynamic cultural perspectives.

Read More
Temporary Activations, Residencies, View All PetrichorProjects Temporary Activations, Residencies, View All PetrichorProjects

Crossroads Hotel

The Crossroads Hotel gallery, a 2,000-square-foot, 24/7 space recently awarded the Midwest’s first Michelin Key, highlights local and KC-connected artists. Curated by Petrichor Projects, its community-driven program enriches the surrounding art district through exhibitions, commissions, performances, and immersive artist-led experiences.

Read More