Kansas City, MO—ArtsKC – Regional Arts Council, an art nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing lives through the arts, and the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, one of the largest and most popular road races in the Midwest, are thrilled to announce the release of their third annual commemorative event poster.
The Kansas City Sports Commission, organizer of the Garmin Kansas City Marathon, commissioned one regional visual artist to create an original 2D artwork that will become part of the KC Sports Commission’s private collection. This original design was also used to produce a limited run of commemorative posters, available for sale to race participants and the public. ArtsKC led the call for artists process and supported the Kansas City Sports Commission team in selecting a final design.
“The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is excited to once again partner with ArtsKC on our 2024 commemorative poster, showcasing the talent of a local artist,” says Elliott Scott, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Kansas City Sports Commission. “We want to thank ArtsKC for facilitating the process and being a leader in our Kansas City arts community.”
The 2024 Garmin Marathon commemorative poster showcases the unique talent of local artist Jasmine Ali, whose work captures the energy of the runners participating in this iconic event and the energy celebrated in the city. This year’s winner design highlights the theme “Made in Kansas City” with the artists’ interpretation of the KC Marathon’s vision language, Community, DEI, Sportsmanship, and Dedication, with bright, vivid colors that symbolize the passion of the art sector and the athletes.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Garmin Kansas City Marathon for the third year, highlighting the incredible talent of local artists and the impact of the arts on our community,” said Anna Fiorella, Sr. Manager, Business Engagement at ArtsKC. “This intersection reminds us that when we support the art sector, we create a dynamic, inclusive, and thriving society.”
Race participants who pre-ordered the 2024 poster on the Garmin Kansas City website should pick up their poster at the ArtsKC Booth during packet pick up at the Health and Fitness Expo Event. Supporters and the general public can also purchase this year’s poster as well as 2022 and 2023 commemorative posters at the Health and Fitness Expo Event at Union Station, October 17th & 18th.
More information about ArtsKC including details about our services and programs can be found on our website, www.artskc.org.
