You are here... Home  >  About Us  >  Public Art  >  Exterior    Century II History     - Century II     - The Forum     - William Greiffenstein    Employment    Friends of Century II    Public Art     - Concert Hall Foyer Gallery     - Exterior     - Interior Exterior Public Art This is a complete listing of our exterior public art collection. The Babysitter Artist: Una Hanbury (1905-1990) Created: unknown (was donated anonymously in October 1997) Media: Bronze Location: Top of water wall stairs of Hyatt Regency Wichita, south of Century II. Plaque: Given to the City of Wichita in memory of Charles W. Harris, October 10, 1997. Freedom’s Stand Artist: Paul Tadlock Created: 1995 Media: Bronze Location: East of Century II near the Wichita Public Library. Plaque: "To seek freedom of thought and expression; To offer their children a better life than they had known; To experience the energy of a young country and to contribute to its growth and ideals; To stand in the Light of Freedom. At the turn of the Century, the lure of freedom brought young F. G. Jabara and Hanna Hourani to America from Lebanon. After marrying in Oklahoma in 1917, they later settled in southeast Kansas where F. G. founded a retail business. During the next three decades, he successfully operated as an entrepreneur and cattle rancher in Burden, Kansas. F. G. and Hanna, who later made their home in Wichita, reared nine children in Burden. Eight were entrepreneurs in Wichita. It is in the spirit of freedom, family and the American Dream that we dedicate this memorial to our parents." Harold George Jabara, Elsie Jabara Nimrod, Walter Kay Jabara, Professor Fran Jabara, Edward B. Butler Jabara, Helen Jabara Galloway, Everett E. Jabara, Donna Jabara Baker, Duana Jabara Starks. Winter 1995. Paul Tadlock, Sculptor. Future of America - Children at Play Artist: unknown Created: unknown Media: Bronze Location: East of Century II near the Wichita Public Library. Plaque: Dedicated to our children and their children and to all children of America, Helen Jabara Galloway and Professor Fran Jabara. Hardship and Dreams Artist: Dorothy Koelling (1913-2004) Created: Acquired in 1994 through efforts of the Public Art Advisory Board. Media: Bronze Location: A. Price Woodard Park, west of Century II. Plaque: This statue symbolizes the hardship and dreams of early Wichita pioneers. Given in memory of Eva M. and Will G. Price in recognition of their devotion and inspiration to the cultural and business life of Wichita by sons, Will and Dick, and their families, June 21, 1994. "To plant for those who are to come, to work for those who know us not, without expecting gratitude should be for us a welcome lot." --W.G. Price. Interrupted Flight Artist: Harry Bertoia (1915-78) Created: 1974 Media: Bronze Location: A. Price Woodard Park, west of Century II. Plaque: Sculpture by Harry Bertoia. This work of art is dedicated to the memory of A. Price Woodard - Mayor of Wichita, Attorney, member of the Board of Education and humanitarian. A. Price Woodard was a friend of all and gave to his community a free and open spirit. Jester Artist: Dorothy Koelling (1913-2004) Created: 1996 Media: Bronze Location: Southeast corner of Century II between Bob Brown Expo Hall and Concert Hall. Plaque: Donated in 1996 by the DeVore Foundation in commemoration of Music Theatre of Wichita's 25th Anniversary. Dedicated June 12, 1996. Dorothy Koelling, Artist. Promise of America Artist: Babs Mellor Created: unknown Media: Bronze Location: East of Century II near the Wichita Public Library. Plaque: Farris George Jabara, a native of Lebanon, accepted the promise of America - and its challenge in 1903. He was 15 years old and became a noted Kansas cattleman. This memorial is dedicated in his honor as a gift to the people of Wichita and Kansas by Helen Galloway and Fran Jabara, two of his children. Sun Dial Artist: Jack Zavatsky Created: 1975 Media: Bronze Location: A. Price Woodard Park, west of Century II. Plaque: A timeless gift to the citizens of Wichita from the Wichita Architects Wives. 1975. Jack Zavatsky, sculptor. Tripodal Artist: James Rosati (1912-1988) Created: 1970-72 Media: Cor-ten steel Location: Northwest side of Century II Plaque: Fabricated by Architectural Metal Products, Inc. Wichita, Kansas. Reconditioned by the Wichita Building Trades, 1999. © 2013  Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center 225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202-3100, (316) 264-9121 Privacy Statement | About Us | Search Site | Contact Us