Parade of Hearts map: See where these KC sculptures are popping up in your neighborhood
By Joseph Hernandez and
Natalie Wallington
A heart called “Home” created by artist Tracy Kapperman is displayed in front of Union Station on Monday, March 7, 2022. The heart artworks, 154 of them, were made by 123 local artists and will be installed throughout the metro in the coming days.
Emily Curiel
ecuriel@kcstar.com
The Parade of Hearts is a public art installation that celebrates the Heart of America and benefits local neighborhoods, artists, small businesses and more who are facing hardship due to the pandemic. If you want to learn more about the initiative, check out our five things to know.
On March 6, organizers from Parade of Hearts started installing the 154 heart sculptures designed by 123 different local artists around Kansas City.
They’re a great excuse to check out a new neighborhood and are the perfect opportunity for KC selfies.
Here’s a running map of where you can find them. You can click on each icon to see the name of the heart, the name artist and the location.
The hearts will be on display until June 10 after being extended at the end of May. We’re continuing to update the map, so if you notice that we’re missing some of your favorite hearts, let us know where to find them at kcq@kcstar.com.
A heart called “Culture and Time are Non-linear” created by artist Chico Sierra is on display at Union Station on Monday, March 7, 2022. The heart artworks, 154 of them, were made by 123 local artists and will be installed throughout the metro in the coming days. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A heart called “Home” created by artist Tracy Kapperman is displayed in front of Union Station on Monday, March 7, 2022. The heart artworks, 154 of them, were made by 123 local artists and will be installed throughout the metro in the coming days. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
This story was originally published March 9, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
Joseph Hernandez joined The Kansas City Star’s service journalism team in 2021. A Cristo Rey Kansas City High School and Mizzou graduate, he now covers trending topics and finds things for readers to do around the metro.
Natalie Wallington was a reporter on The Star’s service journalism team with a focus on policy, labor, sustainability and local utilities from fall 2021 until early 2025. Her coverage of the region’s recycling system won a 2024 Feature Writing award from the Kansas Press Association.
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