Art+Design Labs

Make. Learn. Connect.

Unlock your creativity with Art+Design Labs at KCAI — a new community education program offering hands-on classes, expert faculty, and access to world-class art and design facilities. Whether you're just starting out or refining your craft, there's a place for you here.

Upcoming Classes

Featured Programming: AdultLab

These classes and workshops are designed for all adult learners (18+) and are offered in the Summer, Fall and Spring. From beginner to intermediate to advanced studios, AdultLab improves your professional art + design development and creative skills.

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Pre-College ArtLab

Each summer, high school students nationwide attend PCAL at KCAI. For two weeks, they live in Barbara Marshall Hall, create with faculty in life drawing & studios like Animation, Illustration, Painting, or Sculpture.
The Educators ArtLab participants explore ceramic techniques with Foundation instructor, Elaine Buss.

Educators ArtLab

Art Educators spend one week each summer living on campus, making art, networking, and mastering new skills. They tour KC galleries, the Nelson-Atkins Museum, and experience KCAI firsthand.
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Creative CreditLab

Earn college credit through art, design, and liberal art courses at KCAI. Visiting students & the community are invited explore diverse offerings, flexible schedules, and tuition info to ignite your artistic journey.

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