Special Events

In alternating years the Kansas City Art Institute hosts an Art and Design Auction and a gala.

In 2010, the gala will celebrate the college's 125th anniversary. The next Art and Design Auction will take place in 2011. And in June each year, the campus green is the site of the annual Art of the Car Concours. All of these special events raise funds for student scholarships. More than 95 percent of students at KCAI receive some form of financial aid.

125th Anniversary Gala

Feb. 20, 2010

The college celebrated its 125th anniversary with a black-tie-optional gala. A highlight was the performance of Soundsuits by fiber alumnus Nick Cave. View the performance. Thank you to all those who attended. Learn more.

4th Annual Art of the Car Concours^TM

June 27, 2010

The 4th annual Art of the Car Concours will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the campus of the Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd. This annual event, founded by car enthusiast and Kansas City attorney Marshall Miller, a longtime supporter of KCAI, is the largest vintage car show in Kansas City and features a wide variety of vintage, classic and special interest vehicles belonging to Kansas City area and national collectors. Learn more. 

Biennial Art and Design Auction

2011 - Date to be determined

Details to be announced later. Recap of 2009 Art and Design Auction.