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Aerial view of the “Eye Heart KC” mural by recent Kansas City Art Institute alumni Parker Story, at the intersection of Westport Road and Wyandotte Street, created as part of the first round of commissions under the Asphalt Art Initiative program.

‘A Splash of Art and a Little Traffic Calming’

By Julius A. Karash | January 14, 2022

Public art meets public safety as part of Kansas City’s Asphalt Art Initiative.

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Night view, looking north, of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Nelson-Atkins Moves Forward with Pay Raise, New Board Chair, Stronger KC Art Focus

By Julius A. Karash | November 5, 2021

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art recently announced a series of initiatives including higher pay, new board leadership, greater emphasis on diversity, and a Kansas City-focused exhibition series.

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A red vinyl album spins on a turntable.

Robert Moore Reclaims His Freeform Radio Roots at 90.9 The Bridge

By Brian McTavish | March 12, 2021

DJ Robert Moore is returning to his roots in freeform public radio as he brings “Sonic Spectrum” to 90.9 The Bridge.

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Market at Grand Place

Plan for Arts Programs at Former Kansas City Star Building Draws Mixed Reviews

By Julius A. Karash | November 6, 2020

Developer Vince Bryant’s $98 million plan to convert the former Kansas City Star building into a mixed-use project has taken an artistic twist.

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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

Kansas City Arts Organizations Plot a New Future in Face of Pandemic

By Julius A. Karash | September 11, 2020

Kansas City arts organizations are scrambling to adjust to financial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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