KC STUDIO

January 4, 2023

West Bottoms Gallery Highlights Latin American Artists

Over the past two decades, the once industrial and then desolate landscape of the West Bottoms has been revived by the arts community.

January 3, 2023

At KCI, Jazz Meets Visual Art in Willie Cole’s ‘Ornithology’

“Ornithology,” acclaimed contemporary sculptor Willie Cole’s sculptural ceiling installation for the new $1.5 billion terminal at the Kansas City International Airport, is inspired by one of the city’s favorite sons, Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, and flight itself.

January 3, 2023

Julius Karash on Business and the Arts: New Arts Program Coordinator Steps into the Cockpit at KCI

Mark Spencer paid rapt attention and took copious notes as around $5.65 million worth of new public artworks touched down at Kansas City International Airport in recent months.

December 28, 2022

On Broadway and Beyond, Revivals Bring Meaningful Revisions

Just a year ago, Broadway’s very survival seemed in danger. But these days, the future of the famous theater district seems secure, and theatergoers are also returning to venues beyond its boundaries.

December 27, 2022

Editor’s Letter, January/February 2023

The new year brings a lot to look forward to: The Kansas City Museum embarks on Stage II of its ambitious restoration, the opening of Kansas City International Airport provides a chance to view an array of new public art commissions, and later in the year comes the opening of the Rabbit HOle.

December 22, 2022

“Full Volume,” The Box Gallery

“Full Volume” at The Box Gallery at Commerce Bank is a unique collaboration between two openly queer KC artists, Bubble Gum Kurt and Jared Horman.

December 22, 2022

“The Law for Falling Bodies: A Queer Print Media Exhibit,” Charlotte Street Gallery

Gravity is a force that affects all bodies — tethering and tying us to this mortal plane of existence. In Galileo’s law of falling bodies, all objects fall at exactly the same rate with variances arising only from air resistance.

December 16, 2022

Padgett’s “Who’s Holiday!” is a Jolly Good Time, Though Just for Adults and Entirely in Rhyme

There is no need to fret; just follow instructions: Go see “Who’s Holiday!” by Padgett Productions.

December 14, 2022

At the Unicorn, “Clyde’s” Presents Deft Social Commentary by Way of Sandwiches

Currently onstage at the Unicorn Theatre is an astute commentary on the prison industrial complex. And also sandwiches.