Alumni Weekend
Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
SAVE THE DATE!
The Alumni Relations Office is hosting its annual Alumni Weekend this fall at the Kansas City Art Institute.
All alumni are invited to return to campus for a lively weekend of workshops, panel discussions, and creative social events with food, drinks, and plenty of time to reconnect.
Please register by August 21, 2026
Friday,
September 11
7 - 11 p.m.
Welcome Party
Location: KCAI Campus
Saturday,
September 12
9 - 10 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast
Location: Vanderslice Reception Rooms and Mildred Kemper Terrace
9 - 11 a.m.
Campus Tours
Location: Meet outside Vanderslice on Rowland Commons
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Panel Discussion #1, Workshops #1 & #2
Location: Epperson Auditorium & KCAI Campus
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Location: Vanderslice Reception Rooms and Mildred Kemper Terrace
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Panel Discussion #2, Workshops #3 & #4
Location: Epperson Auditorium & KCAI Campus
3 - 5 p.m.
Department Gatherings
5 - 8 p.m.
Opening Reception of Twenty-Two Springs: Two Tone Press and KCAI Ceramics
Location: KCAI Gallery & Campus Green
Sunday,
September 13
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Farewell Brunch with Nerman Family President, Dr. Peggy Shannon & Alumni Weekend Featured Artist
Location: Vanderslice Reception Rooms and Mildred Kemper Terrace