Artspace
In 2025, the Kansas City Art Institute’s Artspace celebrates 25 years of artists, art, and ideas by kicking off its anniversary year with Imprint.
This exhibition, drawn from the KCAI teaching collection, considers the rich 60-plus year legacy of printmaking at KCAI and honors master printer and alumnus Jack Lemon (‘63 Painting) and Landfall Press.
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ArtspaceDedicated to artists, art, and ideas since 1999
Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute presents innovative exhibitions, conversations, public programs, and commissioned projects that explore the artists, art, and ideas of our time. Engaging, educating, and inspiring the next generations of artists, designers, and culture workers since 1999, the Artspace continues its commitment with its 2022-2023 series of exhibitions and public programs.
Imprint
Celebrating the Collaborative Impulse in Printmaking
January 31 – March 15, 2025
Imprint highlights early formative projects led by Jack Lemon during his time on the KCAI campus in the 1960s and since the founding of Landfall Press in 1970.
The exhibition showcases the aesthetic and conceptual range of approaches by several renowned artists who engaged in the collaborative culture of printmaking at Landfall Press. Their work explores rich narratives and bold experimentation, greatly expanding the boundaries of traditional printmaking.
Michael Krueger
Artspace Project Wall
July 2024 - July 2025
Grounded firmly in drawing, Michael Krueger works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, animation, and ceramics. Krueger’s artwork reflects a deep interest in American history and contemporary culture, art history, the human experience, and personal memoir.
Exhibitions
View current, upcoming, and archived contemporary art exhibitions featured at the Artspace.
Project Wall
The Artspace Project Wall is an ongoing outdoor site for temporary public art projects by contemporary artists.
Cohen Resource Room
A variety of resource materials and a setting conducive to reading, research, and quiet contemplation
About Artspace
Dedicated to artists, art, and ideas since 1999, the Artspace serves the mission of the Kansas City Art Institute as a dynamic teaching museum, engaging students and introducing audiences to important contemporary art and artists.
Student Opportunities
The Artspace serves the mission of the Kansas City Art Institute by providing extraordinary learning opportunities for KCAI students through a student work program and an internship program.
Artist Opportunities
The Artspace is dedicated to artists and there are several opportunities for artists to get involved.
Contact and Visit the Artspace
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