Jim Stukey

Jim is a self-taught artist, from Burlington, Kansas. Jim has done murals for over 30 years in various Kansas cities, private homes and public spaces. To date he has done over one hundred murals in the Coffey County area, Kansas City, Wichita, and Topeka. The majority of Jim’s murals have historical significance. Jim researches the history of the area, or subject prior to starting a mural. Jim meets with all parties involved in commissioning the art. He does a planning sketch and welcomes input before doing a final draft and starting to paint the mural. Jim enjoys and welcomes members of the community to volunteer working on the mural from start to finish.

Jim holds public meetings with city councils and other governing bodies to explain the mural process. Community members are encouraged to share personal stories, and bring photos to contribute to the creation of each mural. Jim does extensive research at the local Historical Society Archives. After all the research and gathering of stories, Jim does a sketch of the mural concept, then presents in a group meeting and asks for any input or changes. A final sketch is presented for approval before work begins.

ジムは学校、地域団体、特別支援団体と協力し、壁画制作プロセスについて教育している。また、地元のアーティストにもデザイン・プロセスへの参加を依頼している。アート活動は壁画のデザインと制作を中心に行われる。アート活動の間、参加者は壁画のデザインに貢献するよう奨励される。ジムは有機的なアプローチをとっており、市民からの創造的なアイデアを受け入れている。地元の団体や地域のあらゆる年齢の人々が、壁画を描くプロセスに参加することが奨励されている。

Fee is determined by size and content. The fee is inclusive and will include the design process, community engagement, creating the work, follow up and installation. Material costs are not included in the fee and are the responsibility of the art patron. Fees range from $5,000 to $35,000. Large more time-consuming projects may need additional fees. Jim is willing to evaluate each project individually.

Any wall over 10 feet tall, scissor lift or bucket truck must be provided.

Jim worked on the Mound Ridge, KS mural project and had to make design changes last minute and it worked out. The Gridley, KS was not a historical mural, like he normally does. It was a more contemporary design. Jim touches up murals he completed 20 years ago.