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Thank you for your interest in supporting the Kansas City Art Institute. Your support ensures that future generations of artists and designers will receive an unsurpassed education and prepare successfully for careers that will affect the cultural environment well into the future. Donate online.
"The Art Institute adds texture to the community, attracting artistic and creative people who then make contributions throughout the city. The faculty have contributed their ideas and talent toward everything from the Freight House district to training a new generation of artists. More than anything, the students and faculty add a texture to the city that would be lacking if the Kansas City Art Institute were not here." - Bill Hall, president, Hall Family Foundation
"I truly appreciate the contributions Kansas Citians make to the scholarship fund at KCAI. Their generous support of fine art education enriches the life of the school and of our community at large. Many former scholarship winners, like me, go on to build significant careers in the Kansas City area, and contribute to the cultural fabric that makes our city so unique." - Laura McGrew, entrepreneur and owner of TOMBOY design
"The Art Institute has been a creative wellspring for Peruvian Connection. Through the years, the fiber department has supplied us with some of our top creative talent. We also have hired a number of Art Institute grads to help the creative execution of our retail stores. What an amazing resource, right here in our own backyard." - Annie Hurlbut Zander, CEO of Peruvian Connection
"We hired several students from the Kansas City Art Institute who have had a huge influence on the creative aspect of what we do. The Art Institute graduates use their talents to help the company's engineers brainstorm ideas for new products, including custom light fixtures, or assist the marketing departmetn in touting the firm's special capabilities." - Bill Zahner, CEO and president of A. Zahner Company
"If it wasn't for my scholarship, I wouldn't be here. I've always wanted to go to art school - it's been close to my heart forever. KCAI had a great scholarship package, and I just fell in love with the ambience, the people, everything about the Midwest. I am incredibly lucky to be at KCAI, immersed in a whole group of creative thinkers and empowered to do my best." - Krystal Kuhn (senior, printmaking)
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Consider this: 95 percent of our students receive financial aid. Your gift will support student scholarships and general operating support for the college. We invite you to donate online now.