Northland Campus

The Northland Campus for Special Programs is devoted to continuing and community education. 

Located at 1801 N.W. Platte Rd, Suite 275, in Riverside, Mo., the Northland campus is in one of the Briarcliff Professional Plaza’s new buildings just west of the intersection of Briarcliff Parkway and Highway 9 just east of the Red X.

Download a pdf map to the Northland.

KCAI Northland Alumni Exhibition

Opening Reception: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 2

Please join us for the opening reception of the Northland's first Alumni Exhibition, jurored by Michael Schonhoff, assistant curator at the H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute. The exhibit will be on view from April 2 to May 15 and will be open during regular business hours.     

Free Lectures Spring 2010

"Every Picture Tells a Story"
7 p.m. Thursday, April 8

A lecture presented by Michele Fricke, KCAI professor and program head of art history. In this talk, Fricke will share some of the best stories from art history through time.

"Herman A. Webster's Love Affair With France: A Love Story in Prints" 

7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27

A lecture presented by Reed Anderson, KCAI Special Instructor. 

Fall 2009 Lectures

"Creative Defiance: The Art of the Holocaust"
A lecture presented by Dr. Milton Katz, Liberal Arts professor at KCAI.
 
"What was Dan Brown Thinking?"
A lecture presented by Michele Fricke, KCAI professor and program head of art history.
 

Beautiful and well-equipped studio space

The new facility features four studio classrooms, a Mac computer lab as well as reception and gallery space, a small kitchen and office space for our full-time staff person Roslyn Burney.
 

Wide variety of classes

The Northland campus is offering a wide selection of classes and programs that are economically priced and meet at convenient times in a supportive and fun environment. Classes are similar to those offered on the main campus for the past eight years. We serve children six years old through adults with daytime, evening and weekend classes, three sessions each year (spring, summer and fall).
 

Study with supportive and knowledgeable instructors

Teaching opportunities

If you or someone you know is interested in teaching at the Northland campus, apply through the Kansas City Art Institute’s Human Resources department. To apply, submit a resume, three references and a cover letter to:
Kansas City Art Institute – Northland
Special Programs Search
c/o Human Resources
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111-1874
dwarren@kcai.edu

Online classes for your personal and professional development

Too busy for a face-to-face course on campus? Check out our numerous online classes. Learn More
 

Certificate programs for professionals and part-time students

Certificate Programs classes are great for beginners, those in transition or professionals seeking to update their skills. Learn more
 

Contact

Roslyn Burney, assistant director of continuing education
Northland Campus for Special Programs
1801 NW Platte Rd #275
Riverside, MO 64150
Phone: 816-505-1443
Fax: 816-505-1249
rburney@kcai.edu
 

Hours:

Tuesday through Friday:  10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Closed on Sunday and Monday
 

Enroll now

Sign up online for one of our many art classes for children, youth and adults. Or you can download this form, print it out and mail it in to Continuing Education,

Main Campus:

Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City MO 64111

or

 Northland  Campus:

KCAI Northland Campus for Special Programs
1801 N.W. Platte Rd., Suite 275
Riverside, MO 64150