POWELL GARDENS CHEERFULLY WELCOMES SPRING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RACHEL HAYES AND SUMMIT ART

The Gardens become a gallery as local artists showcase works of art at Powell Gardens 

Kingsville, MO - After a long winter, Powell Gardens welcomes Painted Garden. Celebrate the joy and color spreading across the Gardens with inventive botanical displays, spring blooms, and works of art. Rooted in Kansas City’s art community and presented in partnership with Rachel Hayes and Summit Art, Powell Gardens invites you to image the garden as a gallery this spring.  

Featured artist, Rachel Hayes, will display her work, Kindred Spirits, in the glass-domed Conservatory. Inspired by traditions of quilt making, sculpture, painting, Minimalism, and Land Art, Hayes designed an installation that embraces light and evokes the opulence of nature and the iconic Midwestern sunset.

Along The Dennis & Annette Young Magnolia Walk and The Dogwood Walk, look for new sculptures installed alongside Powell Gardens’ permanent sculpture collection. Works of art from Summit Art artists will be for sale daily in The Marketplace and at a special Art Walk & Sale (May 13). Enjoy the gardens becoming a gallery Wednesday – Sunday, April 29 – May 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Learn more at powellgardens.org/painted-garden.

“Midwest winters can stretch, making the arrival of spring something to truly celebrate,” said Mark Zimmerman, Interim CEO and COO of Powell Gardens. “During Painted Garden, Powell Gardens buzzes with excitement as spring blooms make their way through the soil, new works of art are installed alongside botanic displays, and the days grow longer and warmer.”

Throughout the four-week festival, visitors can expect to be immersed in art – natural and manmade. Additional highlights include guided tours, living succulent walls in Garden Galleries, a visit from The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair (April 29 and 30), and extended hours during Second Saturday (May 13). For tickets and more information, please visit powellgardens.org/painted.

All offerings are included with festival admission, apart from the Mother’s Day tea and brunch, Meet & Greet Brunch with Artist Rachel Hayes, Rosé & Croquet Garden Party, or any additional education classes listed below. Register for special education classes and events online at powellgardens.org/calendar.

Special Education & Events

Meet & Greet Brunch with Artist Rachel Hayes: April 29 | 10 a.m. – noon 

Enjoy mimosas and local coffee plus sweet and savory brunch bites (including gluten-free options) in the Visitor Center. Rachel will discuss her artwork, ‘Kindred Spirits,’ on display during Painted Garden.

The Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair at Powell Gardens: April 29 & 30 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

Kansas City’s favorite maker market is back! This highly curated indie craft fair is the Midwest’s celebration of the handmade movement. Shop local items while enjoying spring’s best landscape.

Kansas City Ballet Second Company at Powell Gardens: April 30 | 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m.

Join Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company as they dance a spirited spring medley at Powell Gardens. The natural backdrop of Powell Gardens highlights the shapes and forms joyfully presented live by Kansas City Ballet.

Painted Garden Art Walk & Sale: May 13 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fine art provided by the artists of Summit Art will be on display and for sale on the East Lawn. Regional artists will showcase paintings, sculptures, photographs, glass work, and more.

Mother’s Day Weekend: May 13 & 14 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Skip the bouquet and give mom a whole garden! Mom’s get in free.

Mother’s Day Tea: May 13 & 14 | 10: 30 a.m. - noon

Delight mom with a champagne tea service including sparkling wine, floral tea, and a selection of sweet and savory bites.

Mother’s Day Brunch: May 13 & 14 | Pick up 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Enjoy a picnic brunch with family indoors or outdoors on this special weekend. Order by May 8, 2023, to ensure availability. 

Second Saturday: May 13 | 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Take advantage of extended hours on May 13 and visit Powell Gardens for a relaxing sunset evening on the patio of the Missouri Barn. Live music (5-9 p.m.) and cocktails make it a special after-hours experience in the Gardens. 

Rosé & Croquet Garden Party: May 20 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Don your finest garden attire and hat for the Rosé & Croquet Garden Party! Enjoy brunch bites, sip on a selection of rosé wine, and mimosas, and more and tap into your playful side with croquet matches and live music.