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March 26, 2026

A Swirl of Light and Dark

Chiaroscuro, meaning light to dark, is often used as an artistic technique to describe dramatic contrasts.
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March 26, 2026

Arts Brief: Mark Edelman Theater Fund Donates $1 million to UMKC Conservatory

Kansas City arts leader Mark Edelman donated $1 million to UMKC Conservatory via the Mark Edelman Theater Fund. 
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March 26, 2026

Artist Pages | Hùng Lê: Memory as Touchstone

For Kansas City artist Hùng Lê, fiber seems an especially apt media in which to tell his stories.
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March 25, 2026

Foundational Leadership by Women: Music

While the history of classical music and dance is dominated by men, Kansas City has welcomed many women artists through the years.
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March 24, 2026

“Artistic Radiance”: Connection Affections

When Clarissa Knighten first started making jewelry it was as a form of therapy.
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March 24, 2026

The Power of Literary Journals

An Assessment of I-70 Review, 2025 Edition
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March 23, 2026

While Not Without Flaws, “Trojan Women MCI” Is a Powerful Adaptation of a Classic Tragedy

Lauren Gunderson’s "Trojan Women MCI" proves that Euripides' tragedy is far too timeless.
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March 23, 2026

“Angeline Rivas: I Had a Dark Night of the Soul and All I Got Was This Lousy T‑Shirt,” Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

Entrancing colors appear to flow in tightly controlled fashion on the panels created by contemporary Mexican American painter Angeline Rivas, a Kansas City native currently based in Los Angeles.
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March 23, 2026

Sponsored: Owen/Cox Dance Group brings world premiere productions to Kansas City!

Something for everyone– "Chiaroscuro" with the St. Petersburg String Quartet as well as "And Wonder" with Krystle Warren!
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