Liberty Arts Foundation

03/26/2026

Want to know why this guy's smiling? Because he is the newest member of the Liberty Arts Foundation Board! Welcome, Steve Person!

Steve is a retired visual art teacher and was with the Liberty Public Schools for 18 years. Over the years he's been a member of various singing and theatrical performing groups. Love of the arts runs in his family. His mother was a music teacher, band and choir teacher, and church choir director. One of his daughters is a graduate of LPS Fine Arts Department.

You may also recognize Steve from the soccer pitch! He coached HS Soccer boys and girls for 26 years, 22 of those as a head coach. He was the head women's coach at LNHS where the '22 and '23 teams posted back-to-back Final Four finishes with an undefeated state title in '23. How about that?!

We're so glad Steve is willing to serve on the Liberty Arts Foundation Board!

03/16/2026

What a great response we're getting to "Symphony in the Park!" Looks like you love the project as much as we do! In addition to individual gifts of varying amounts, we've received sponsorship commitments for three instruments and three benches. Thank you!

BUT, to make this special park amenity a reality, we still need your support. A gift of any size is so very helpful!

You can also sponsor a bench for $5,000 or an instrument for $10,000. Sponsorships are a meaningful (and permanent) way to honor or memorialize someone who provided artistic inspiration to you or others.

Donate via the QR code, the link in the comments, or by contacting the Liberty Arts Foundation at [email protected].

03/06/2026

Here's another of the "instruments" you'll soon find in Liberty's new "Symphony in the Park" amenity. And guess what? This one already has a sponsor!

The "Flowers" sound like soft, sweet gongs. Each Flower features a distinct musical chord, size, height, and color. Each one has 4 different long-sustaining notes.

Every donation brings the sights and sounds of "Symphony in the Park" closer to fruition! You can even sponsor an instrument or a bench in memory or honor of your favorite fine arts educator. (Watch future posts to see sponsorships already confirmed!)

Donate online via the QR code or this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-symphony-in-the-park
Or mail a check to Liberty Arts Foundation, PO Box 283, Liberty, MO 64069.

For questions or to talk to us about sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]

This wonderful project is a collaboration among Robert Weagley and Carol Brock, The Liberty Arts Foundation, and the City of Liberty Parks Department.

02/23/2026

Here are three MORE of the awesome "instruments" you'll soon find in Liberty's new "Symphony in the Park" amenity. We need your support to make this happen!

The "Duet" features both a marimba and a metallophone in one instrument and has four mallets for people to join in making music.

The "Serenade" has a fun twist: an attached songbook with coordinating color-coded chimes so anyone can play a familiar song!

The "Bossa Nova Drums" are inspired by the Brazilian timbau and add a punch of deep, rich percussive tones to the park symphony.

Please consider donating or even sponsoring one of these wonderful pieces. Perhaps in memory or honor of your favorite fine arts educator!

Watch future posts to see more of the pieces!
Donate online via the QR code or this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-symphony-in-the-park
Or mail a check to Liberty Arts Foundation, PO Box 283, Liberty, MO 64069.
For questions or to talk to us about sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]

This wonderful project is a collaboration among Robert Weagley and Carol Brock, The Liberty Arts Foundation, and the City of Liberty Parks Department.

02/16/2026

As promised, we're featuring some of the "instruments" that will be part of the new "Symphony in the Park" amenity in Liberty. Please consider donating or even sponsoring one of the awesome pieces. Perhaps in memory or honor of your favorite fine arts educator!

The "Contrabass Chimes" are range in height from seven to nine feet and are stunning in both their towering appearance and low resonant sound.

The "Imbarimba" design combines two African classic instruments, the marimba (a resonated xylophone) and the kalimb (a thumb piano).

The "Pegasus" is a 23-note resonated metallophone designed to catch any musician's attention by spreading its wings into two keys, C Major and A Minor.

Watch future posts to see more of the pieces!

To make the music possible, we need everyone's support.
Donate online via the QR code or this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-symphony-in-the-park
Or mail a check to Liberty Arts Foundation, PO Box 283, Liberty, MO 64069.
For questions or to talk to us about sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]

02/12/2026

We're thrilled to be partnering in Liberty's newest park amenity: "Symphony in the Park!" It is well worth your support. The inspiration of Rob Weagley and Carol Brock, this installation welcomes all to come make music in the park.

Combining sculptural and aesthetic designs, each "instrument" invites users young and old to join in the playing. The unique pieces are a mix of sizes, colors, and musical sounds. We'll feature some of them in upcoming posts.

To make the music possible, we need everyone's support. Please give and spread the word.

Donate online via the QR code in the comments or this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-symphony-in-the-park

Or mail a check to Liberty Arts Foundation, PO Box 283, Liberty, MO 64069.

For questions or to talk to us about sponsorship opportunities: [email protected]

02/04/2026

Exciting news coming! We're collaborating with community partners to bring a fun and interactive new artistic feature to Liberty. Details--and ways to participate--coming soon! Here's a hint.

09/11/2025

Happiest of art-filled birthdays to our fearless leader, Bob Steinkamp! Bob has led the Arts Foundation since its inception.

08/28/2025

Big things happening in the Liberty arts scene! Liberty Arts Foundation board member, Greg Duncan, chaired the City's Public Art Panel, responsible for this commissioned work which will be permanently installed in front of City Hall. Truly one-of-a-kind!

02/04/2025

The Liberty Arts Commission is on the lookout for artists interested in displaying their work at the the City Hall Atrium Gallery and the Liberty Community Center Lobby Gallery!

Work must be wall art that is ready to hang and may include printing, painting, drawing, multi-media, textiles, illustrations and / or photography. Selected artists will be on display for a two month period.

For more information and to apply » https://bit.ly/2QAIC6p

01/14/2025

Tremendous opportunity!

If you're looking to showcase your artistic abilities in a beautiful and historic setting, look no further!

The Liberty Arts Commission has opened a call for artists to commission a custom outdoor sculpture for Liberty City Hall! Applicants will be selected by our Public Art Panel that includes members of the Commission, City staff and community stakeholders.

The selected artist will be paid a total stipend of $100,000 to include all costs for design, fabrication, travel, installation, etc. The deadline to apply is March 20!

For more information and to apply » https://bit.ly/4fWDQc8

01/04/2025

Big things in store for the arts in Liberty, MO! Help us start the year strong with your tax-deductible gift. https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/d53bd30f-699a-4162-8fd0-bb758ba8bb22