Public Art

The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

The Charleston Missouri Landmark Project, led by arts consultant Matthew Jarratt and funded by native benefactor Mary Manley, attracted 140 international applicants—narrowed down to six shortlisted artists—proposing large-scale, kinetic sculptures. Each is designed to transform on the hour and aims to bring in tourism off I‑57 into downtown Charleston, Missouri.

In honor of the late Marion "Jack" Rickard Jr. — known simply as "Jack" founder of EVtv MotorVerks in Cape Girardeau, a mural was conceived by one of his daughters, Jacquelyn Rickard, for local commissioned artist Malcolm McCrae. The unveiling ceremony for the mural was held on May 17th, 2023. After the event, we spoke with the CEO of EVTV, Jacquelyn Rickard, and muralist Malcolm McCrae, about the project and the future of portable renewable energy.

In honor of the late Marion "Jack" Rickard Jr. — known simply as "Jack" founder of EVtv MotorVerks in Cape Girardeau, a mural was conceived by one of his daughters, Jacquelyn Rickard, for local commissioned artist Malcolm McCrae. The unveiling ceremony for the mural was held on May 17th, 2023. After the event, we spoke with the CEO of EVTV, Jacquelyn Rickard, and muralist Malcolm McCrae, about the project and the future of portable renewable energy.

At the City Council meeting on Mon. May 17th, a new design was proposed for the Cape Girardeau Riverwalk in hopes to make a memorable impression of the…