05 Oct Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) Receives $20,000 Grant from the H&R Block Foundation

Kansas City Arts Institute (KCAI) recently received a grant for $20,000 from the H&R Block Foundation to support the special 20th anniversary programming Kansas City Art Institute Artspace.

Funding from the H&R Block Foundation will support several special exhibitions in celebration of KCAI Artspace.

To enhance and sustain a strong and vibrant regional arts ecology, the Artspace organizes and presents innovative and diverse exhibitions and public programs featuring established and emerging regional, national, and international artists. Our vision is to contribute value and diversity to the artistic advancement of the city; to create meaningful collaborations that benefit regional artists and audiences; and to foster conversations and engagements that explore innovation, experimentation, knowledge, and create greater cultural understanding. The Artspace supports the creation, presentation, and appreciation of important contemporary art through exhibitions, publications, public art projects, educational programs, professional development opportunities, collection stewardship, and partnerships.

The H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute (Artspace) is a dynamic teaching museum with a focus on contemporary art and art education in support of KCAI and its students. Due to the relationship between the museum and college, Artspace is a unique destination in Kansas City for art enthusiasts. It serves as KCAI’s “welcome mat,” where the public can become acquainted with arts education and the next generation of artists and designers