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November 15, 2023

2023 Holiday Events

This holiday season is filled with great concerts, performances and exhibits by local, national and international artists.

August 21, 2023

In Memoriam | Remembering Ron Slowinski (1942-2023)

The widely exhibited artist and longtime Kansas City Art Institute professor balanced earthly delights with the mysterious and mystical.

May 16, 2023

Julius A. Karash on Business and the Arts: Adult Art Education Lights a Spark

Abundant evidence shows that arts participation improves the emotional well-being of older adults.

January 23, 2023

Artist to Watch: Thomas Sciacca

(photo by Jim Barcus) The Kansas City artist captures the magic of the big tent in his “Sideshow Serenade” circus posters Take a step back..

November 21, 2022

“2022 Charlotte Street Visual Artist Awards,” H&R Block Artspace

Featuring new work from three Charlotte Street Fellows — Andrew Mcilvaine, Harold Smith, Jr., and Johanna Winters — this year’s Charlotte Street Visual Artist Awards exhibition is a study in what it means to be seen.

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November 17, 2022

2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Our 2022 holiday gift guide focuses on local artist-made gifts and specialties, from handmade brooms to gourmet chocolate and a wide selection of affordable objects guaranteed to delight anyone on your list.

November 7, 2022

In Memoriam: Hugh Merrill (1949-2022)

Kansas City and the world lost a multi-talented, big-hearted and much-loved artist and leader Sept. 19 when Hugh Merrill passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, according to his wife, Staci Pratt.

July 26, 2022

New Book Celebrates Accomplishments of Kansas City Artist Ross Eugene Braught

About 13 years ago, Roland Sabates came across an intriguing drawing of nude bathers who seemed to merge into the rocks bordering the water.

July 18, 2022

Meet Kansas City’s Emerging Art Curators

Three young talents bring their ideas to bear on the presentation of art from KC and beyond.

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