{"id":11501,"date":"2025-12-08T01:41:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T01:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/?p=11501"},"modified":"2025-12-08T01:41:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T01:41:37","slug":"where-in-the-world-is-barry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/where-in-the-world-is-barry\/","title":{"rendered":"Where in the World is Barry?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Barry the Elf returns with a celebration of the many places and spaces we\u2019ve had the joy of creating art programs for. From San Antonio to Long Beach and everywhere in between, Barry has traveled across the country to hide among some of our favorite pieces we\u2019ve been lucky to curate. As tradition goes, he\u2019s written a little poem for each, celebrating the places we\u2019ve been and the incredible clients who make it all possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>First stop, San Antonio.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_02-1001x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_02-1001x1024.png 1001w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_02-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_02-768x786.png 768w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_02.png 1374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In San Antonio\u2019s heart, where old meets new, <br>Kimpton Santo\u2019s art sparks wonder with every view. <br>From heirloom corn to stories waiting to be told, <br>My travels begin in this hotel where curiosity unfolds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adventures Ahead, Barry the Elf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"centered-block\">\n        <a href=\"\/project-debut-kimpton-santo\/\" class=\"button\">Explore Kimpton Santo<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Next up is Long Beach.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_03-1001x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_03-1001x1024.png 1001w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_03-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_03-768x786.png 768w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_03.png 1374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Long Beach\u2019s soft light where the ocean soothes,<br>Fairmont Breakers\u2019 art creates an elevated mood.<br>From serene palettes to pieces that breathe like the sea,<br>This California escape sets the perfect tone for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adventures Ahead, Barry the Elf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"centered-block\">\n        <a href=\"\/project\/fairmont-breakers\/\" class=\"button\">See Fairmont Breakers<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Finally, the coast of Mississippi.&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_04-1001x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_04-1001x1024.png 1001w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_04-293x300.png 293w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_04-768x786.png 768w, https:\/\/kevinbarry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kbaa_DecBlog1_04.png 1374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Biloxi\u2019s southern coast where the shoreline glows, <br>Beau Rivage is so much warmer than the North Pole knows. <br>With endless art to discover thanks to KBAA, <br>Don\u2019t tell Santa\u2026 but I just might stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adventures Ahead, Barry the Elf<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"centered-block\">\n        <a href=\"\/process\" class=\"button\">Contact KBAA<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 30 years, KBAA has brought art to spaces far and wide (and Barry\u2019s been along for the ride!) Hoping to see Barry the Elf at your property next year? Reach out and let\u2019s create something beautiful together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Holidays from all of us at KBAA!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>He\u2019s back for another round of festive hide-and-seek. 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