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Artists. Chefs. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

ArtFare 2026 unites two creative worlds for one unforgettable evening. Experience a truly collaborative menu where art fuels flavor, and every dish tells a story of mutual inspiration.

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Seven years of ArtFare means celebrating The Vanderslice Committee. From visionary fundraising to hands-on event leadership, the committee's dedication has been vital to preserving the historic heart of KCAI's campus, Vanderslice Hall.

For nearly a century, Vanderslice Hall has welcomed students and their families to the Kansas City Art Institute. For many artists and designers, it is one of the first places they encounter when they visit campus. It is where portfolios are shared, conversations begin, and possibilities begin to feel real.

Join us at Vanderslice Hall on Sunday evening, September 27, at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the collaboration of artists, chefs, educators, and supporters who create instrumental opportunities for the next generation of creatives.

ARTIST + CHEF PAIRINGS

Shelly Pinto (’86 Painting) + Chef Linda Duerr (The Restaurant at 1900)

Peregrine Honig (’20 Painting) + Adam Jones (Owner, Clay and Fire)

Katrina Revenaugh (Friend of KCAI) + Chef Josh Laufketter, Jaime Steinman (Owner, Inspired Occasions)

Mike Lyon (’75 Painting) + Chef Martin & Katrin Heuser (Affäre)

Kevin Demery (Faculty, Foundation) + Chef Charles D’Ablaing (Chaz at The Raphael)

Gaylin Nicholson (’25 Sculpture) + Chef Natasha Bailey (Thelma’s Kitchen)

Jennifer Janesko (Friend of KCAI) + Chef Todd Schulte (Earl’s Premier, Sea Capitan Costera, Bacaro Primo)

Jhulan Mukharji (Friend of KCAI) + Chef Jyoti Mukharji (Indian Cooking Instructor and Author)

Whitney Manney (’12 Fiber) + Chef Fernanda Reyes (Taco Naco)

Dean Kube (’93 Design) + Chef Erin Wishon (Executive Chef, The Kansas City Chiefs)

Dr. Samantha Krukowski (Faculty, Painting) + Chef Ted Habiger (Room 39 and Oil on Linen)

Committee

Tiffany Thompson & Ted Habiger Honorary Chairs

Kim Arthur-Melton & Karla Kelly Event Chairs

Shelly Pinto Artist Chair

Christa Cavanaugh Chef Chair

Cheryl Cotterman & Bunni Glasberg Auction Co-Chairs

Phyllis Sullivan & Carol Keating Registration Co-Chairs

Jennifer Walker Vanderslice Committee President