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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.

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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. 

 

From the Blogs

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  • 6 February Visit this blog

    Change One Thing

    Give A Smile

    From what I could tell Steve Frykholm enjoyed the poster. He said it made him think about looking a homeless person in the eye. I...Read more

  • 8 January Visit this blog

    A Sketch Club Started It All: 1885 – 1907

    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

Videos

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  • 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.

  • 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.