Unmistakable Public Art Exhibition

2026 Unmistakable Public Art Exhibition

Formerly known as the Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition, the annual Unmistakable Public Art Exhibition has been a beacon for artists since its inception in 1988.

This year’s exhibition celebrates the spirit of the World Cup through six unique artworks, each offering a different creative perspective on public art and the world’s favorite game. Five of the six artworks will be on display throughout downtown, while the sixth project features Lawrence-inspired fútbol wearable gear which will be available at select Mass Street shops during World Cup festivities. PDF Flyer

Join the City for a walking tour of the 2026 Unmistakable Public Art Exhibition during First Friday on June 5 and Final Friday on June 29. The tours begin at 5:30 p.m. at 9th & Mass.

Six artists were selected for this year's exhibition:

• Gary Mark Smith, Soka Kila Mahali/Soccer Everywhere  – photo collage on banner at City Hall (Installed through July at City Hall, 6th Street and Massachusetts St.)
• Nathaniel Pierce, Gestura, – stainless steel and acrylic sculpture at 7^th and Massachusetts St., SW corner
• Randall Warren, Fútbol 50 v 50 – painted steel sculpture at the Lawrence Library plaza
• Alicia Kelly, Close Up, Far Out and Six Sides of Connection – cut window graphics at 812 Mass and at The Roost, 920 Massachusetts St. 
• Javy Ortiz, FRGMNTS {WRLD CP 26}  – painted panels in steel frame, mid-block on the sidewalk between 8^th and 9^th Street on the east side of Massachusetts St.
• Tim Hossler and Lizzy Arnold, Lawrence United F.C. Wearable Public Art as Cultural Narrative – fútbol wearables available at Wonder Fair, 841 Massachusetts St. and Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St.

Want to explore at your own pace? Download the Otocast app to take a self-guided tour of this year’s featured works and other public art pieces around downtown Lawrence:

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