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Mark Spencer, new arts program coordinator for the Kansas City Aviation Department, with “Tingmissartoq,” by Christopher Brown (shown behind him), created in 2000 for the KC Aviation Department building.

New Arts Program Coordinator Steps into the Cockpit at KCI

By Julius A. Karash | January 6, 2023

Meet Mark Spencer, who was hired in September by the city’s aviation department to serve as arts program coordinator at Kansas City International Airport.

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In early September, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art docent Misty McNally (center) led a group tour of the museum’s “American Art Deco” exhibition, which continues through Jan. 8.

Nelson-Atkins Fees for Docent-Led Adult Tours Reflect Shifting Financial Landscape

By Julius A. Karash | December 9, 2022

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, responding to economic tremors that have shaken the art world, is now charging for docent-led adult tours.

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Artist Kathy Liao in her downtown studio with a draft (top right) of her artwork for the new KCI terminal. Titled, “Hello and Goodbye,” the piece will feature acrylic on birchwood panels and ceramic tiles.

Public Art for KCI, the Largest Public Art Project in KC History, is on Track for Installation by the New Airport’s Opening in March 2023

By Julius A. Karash | September 23, 2022

The public art installation for the new Kansas City International Airport is on track for the scheduled opening in March 2023.

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Interior view of the Kansas City Artists Coalition's second artist studio space called Wonder Studios at 2999 Troost Avenue.

Historic Bakery Building Gives Rise to New Artist Studios on Troost Avenue

By Julius A. Karash | May 13, 2022

Kansas City’s supply of artist studios rose a bit more with the recent addition of the Wonder Studios, an offering of the Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC).

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A look inside one of three Belger Glass Annex reheating furnaces, which burn at over 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Fired Up Belger Glass Annex Aims to Build a Community of Glass Blowers in Kansas City

By Julius A. Karash | March 4, 2022

Belger Glass Annex hopes to ignite the artistic glass making potential of Kansas City.

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