Exposition: Kate Cooper, Exec. Dir. of Arts Council of SE Missouri, Previews '2026 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition' of Cape Girardeau

By John Moore

Published June 23, 2026 at 1:26 PM CDT

Kate Cooper, the new Executive Director of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, talks about the '2026 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition' on Broadway. The 'kickoff event' for this year's exhibition is set for June 27th at Cape Girardeau, historic Ivers Square, from 5 to 8 pm.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Kate Cooper, the Executive Director of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. She talks about the '2026 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition' in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

The 'Kickoff Event' for this year's exhibition is set for June 27th at historic Ivers Square, 5 to 8 pm, where the new six large-scale sculptures will be announced.

2026 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition Kickoff Event: Sat. June 27th at historic Ivers Square, 5 to 8 pm.

Cooper, new to the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition Committee, says that six sculptures, selected from artists across the country, will be announced at Historic Ivers Square, then installed along Broadway Street. This year's exhibit will be on display from June 2026 to June 2027.

The event is accompanied by a family arts festival featuring live demos, free activities, and food vendors.

Cooper, also the new Director of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri, highlights the strong community support she has experienced since taking on her roles. Interested individuals can contact Old Town Cape for more information.

More info can be found at downtowncapegirardeau.com and on the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri website, capearts.org.