Special Events

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

The next gala will take place on April 14, 2012. Also, 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.

Biennial Gala

The Kansas City Art Institute gala, held every other year and featuring a student art performance, is a benefit for KCAI's student scholarship fund. The 2012 gala will be held on April 14, 2012. Learn more.

Biennial Art and Design Auction

Auction items are donated by faculty and alumni, and classic 20th century design pieces are acquired with assistance from local design and architectural firms. Proceeds benefit the student scholarship fund. Learn more.

Sixth Annual Art of the Car Concours®

The Sixth Annual Art of the Car Concours is set for Sunday, June 24, 2012, 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 the Midwest. Learn more