Memories from Robin Taffler (’77 printmaking)
I had extraordinary experiences as a student at KCAI, and I have lifelong friends from my days there. Dale Eldred brought in Andrew Leicester for our final critiques my senior year. Prior to my...
View ArticleMemories from Patricia Stegman (’74 painting)
Give us three words you would use to describe your time at the Art Institute (and why) : Intense Marvelous Enlightening The professor or course that most affected your work (and why): Life drawing with...
View ArticleMemories from Judith Thompson (’65 painting)
Give us three words you would use to describe your time at the Art Institute (and why) : Professional, stimulating, exceptional. The professor or course that most affected your work (and why): Wilbur...
View ArticleCreative writing piece by Anne Fewell (’62 painting)
The Master, R.V.R. This is how he came to power as one of the greatest artists of all time, an artist who could bring life to his creations as if they would talk from the canvas he created them on. I...
View ArticleQ&A with Anna Buckthorpe (’08 art history and sculpture)
Below is Q&A with alumna Anna Buckthorpe regarding her unusual work in the medical field. Thank you for sharing, Anna! 1) What is your occupation and what does it entail? My official job title is...
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Recent Alumni Gathering: Denver
The alumni relations office recently returned from a fine gathering of KCAI graduates that currently live and work in and around Denver. Dr. Jacqueline Chanda, the newly inaugurated 23rd president of...
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Q & A with Garret Peek (‘05 design), lead designer for the Draw Something app
Please introduce yourself. My name is Garrett Peek, the former associate creative director of OMGPOP and current user interface designer for Zynga. I design and develop interactive social games. What...
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KCAI is participating in a National Arts Survey
The Kansas City Art Institute is participating in the 2012 Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) – a one-of-a-kind survey that explores the lives of arts alumni nationwide. This fall, all...
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Recent Alumni Gathering: Kansas City
On Saturday, Oct. 6th KCAI hosted its 2012 Regional Alumni Gathering in Kansas City. We held the event at City Ice Arts, a gallery and event space that was currently exhibiting the work of Gehry...
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KCAI Alumni Gathering
Grand Arts/ Reactor Design Studio 5:30 – 6:30pm – Happy Hour @ Grand Arts 6:30-8pm – Alumni Gathering @ Reactor Design Studio (next door) 1819/ 1817 Grand Blvd. KCMO 64108 For the 2013 KCAI alumni...
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