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You travel off the beaten path. Color outside the lines. Wait, please forgive us. We were temporarily stricken with the cliché bug. How about...you're creative. Yeah, that's it. KCAI is the place to harness your creativity. Nothing trite about that. 

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The best way to know if KCAI is right for you is by visiting the campus. Schedule your visit today.

 

Major in life.

Or find the one that fits yours. Explore the majors we have to offer. We know there’s something for you. 

 

A smooth transition.

Interested in coming to KCAI as a transfer student? Get the info you’ll need to make the switch. 

 

From the Blogs

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  • 8 November Visit this blog

    update!

    here is my reply, with Justinian’s reply as well. As i said before, this has been a “grand experience”…

    Hello Sir,
    I understand your problems with the mirror, i can honestly say that i do appreciate being invited to the party and will attend with my partner. As for the piece...Read more

  • 3 November Visit this blog

    Reading Response: Urge To Make

    Like most artists, I have been creating things since before I can remember. Whether it is creating shapes with play doh, finger painting, or doodling with markers, children have the urge to create. This is supported by parents urging their babies to be creative at a young age. When you create...Read more

  • PCAL - What's it like?

    Students describe their experience during Pre-College ArtLab, a three-week summer residential program for high school students from all over the country.

  • A how-to session on kiln-fired glass

    Ceramics professor George Timock talks about his class on kiln-fired glass.

  • KCAI flu policy

    Information about flu prevention and symptoms has been provided to members of the campus community. Learn more.

     

  • Art of the Car Concours

    Plans are under way for the fourth annual Art of the Car Concours. Save the date: June 27. Learn more.

  • 125th Anniversary Gala

    Founded in 1885, KCAI will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a gala Feb. 20 in the Grand Ballroom at the downtown Convention Center. Don't miss it! Learn more. Check out a video of Nick Cave's Soundsuits, the featured performance for the gala.

     

  • Classes for kids

    Choose from any number of classes for children, youth or teens. Topics range from animation to painting. Learn more.