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June 28, 2023

Editor’s Letter, July/August 2023

The National WWl Museum and Memorial showed what it’s made of during the recent NFL draft.
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May 3, 2023

Editor’s Letter, May/June 2023

These are lively times for the arts in Kansas City, propelled in no small part by eye-opening exhibits and productions about Black history and culture.
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February 27, 2023

Editor’s Letter, March/April 2023

Writers are the lifeblood of “KC Studio,” not just for the articles they contribute, but for the ideas they propose.
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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.
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November 28, 2022

Artist Pages: Reimagining the Holiday Wreath

The tradition of holiday wreaths dates back some 500 years, when Germans would trim their trees and fashion the excess greenery into wreaths.
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October 28, 2022

Editor’s Letter, November/December 2022

Now well underway, the fall arts season is proving to be an exciting showcase for Kansas City talent.
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August 29, 2022

Editor’s Letter, September/October 2022

Say “Crossroads” in Kansas City, and most people think of the burgeoning downtown arts district.
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July 6, 2022

Il Sung Na: Enchanting Tales of Animals and Aspirations

Vivid childhood memories are a creative wellspring for award-winning children’s book author Il Sung Na, who arrived in Kansas City five years ago to teach illustration at the Kansas City Art Institute.
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June 28, 2022

Editor’s Letter, July/August 2022

Kansas City’s creative energy never flags. Currently the field of documentary filmmaking has moved front and center, with new works by local producers racking up awards and screenings, thanks in part to the support of local institutions.
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