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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. 

Want to apply? Here’s how.

You can become a VIP, apply online or get more information about admissions.

 

Come see us.

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. 

 

Videos

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  • KCAI: Where Business and Art Intersect

    Members of the KCAI Board of Trustees, KCAI President Jacqueline Chanda, Ph.D., and members of the KCAI faculty discuss the ways in which art and business intersect and the school's role in...

  • Why I chose KCAI by Alyssa Lundgren

    KCAI students were recently challenged to create a 3- to 5-minute video illustrating why they chose to attend the Kansas City Art Institute. Here, digital filmmaking senior Alyssa Lundgren...

  • Ask the Virtual Advisor

    Have questions about KCAI? Find the answers here.

  • Art of the Car Concours®

    The seventh annual  Art of the Car Concours® is set for June 23. Learn more about this annual event, which raises funds for student scholarships at KCAI.

  • Request a transcript

    Need a transcript? Access information about how to request one.

     

     

     

  • Classes for adults

    The School for Continuing and Professional Studies introduces a new approach to art history. Art Sofa students will discuss art in a conversational, interactive way using the I GRASP ART acronym. Learn more!