The Kansas City Art Institute has been recognized in the "Best Art Category" in the 2024 Edition of the publication "Kansas City Favorites" produced by the Kansas City Star.

According to the magazine, Kansas City Favorites had more than 4,900 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named in the top three spots of 270 categories.

KCAI was awarded Bronze in the Best Art Gallery category alongside the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.