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.
Interested in coming to KCAI as a transfer student? Get the info you’ll need to make the switch.
Parents
We’re confident our curriculum will lead your student to a promising future, and we want you to feel good about it, too. Learn more about sending your son or daughter to KCAI … you can rest assured they’ll be in good hands.
The foundation year gets your student off to a good start, and that’s just the beginning. Learn all about the KCAI curriculum.
Art Educators
If you're a teacher interested in furthering your own education or you just want to tell your students about KCAI, you're in the right place. Brush up your skills and take some classes. Or just take a look around. We're happy to have you here.
Imagine the Kansas City of the 1880s. The city was in the midst of rapid population growth – from 55,785 in 1880 to about 125,000 in 1887. Main Street was unpaved, although sizeable portions had achieved the benefit of electric lighting. A daily newspaper, The Kansas City Star, had been...Read more
Students describe their experience during Pre-College ArtLab, a three-week summer residential program for high school students from all over the country.
Ceramics professor George Timock talks about his class on kiln-fired glass.
Fraud alert for KCAI employees
Feb. 4/5 theft of computer compromises confidential information. Learn how to protect your identity and personal information.
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.