ARTFARE
A Collaboration of Artists and Chefs
Hosted by the Vanderslice Committee to benefit Vanderslice Hall at the Kansas City Art Institute.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick Blvd | Kansas City, MO
Savor Art
ARTFARE is an unforgettable combination of three of the essentials that make life most intriguing:
- Fine art
- Delicious food
- Focused human interaction
Hosted by the Vanderslice Committee, proceeds of this very special evening go to preserving one of our city’s very special historic venues, KCAI’s Vanderslice Hall.
Enjoy the artistic sensibilities of local artists and chefs as they collaborate to inspire each other to delight your senses.
You supply the third essential, adding your unique perspective to the discerning, engaging group of adults in attendance, interacting with and enjoying each other’s company as much as the multitude of artistic visuals, creative plates, delicious wines, signature cocktails and unique silent auction items on offer.
It’s an alluring mélange made to excite, inspire, and satisfy you to the core of your humanity.
So, you must join this unique assemblage for an unmatched evening of discerning taste and sublime conviviality. Your participation is as necessary as it is eagerly anticipated. Great chefs and artists do their best work for a great and appreciative audience.
And after all, that’s just what you deserve.
Participating KCAI Affiliated Artists:
Leon Jones ('13 Photography)
Hùng Lê ('21 Fiber)
Muriel Hansen ('19 Ceramics)
Jackson Daughety ('21 Sculpture)
Jo Archuleta ('24 Painting)
Jhulan Mukharji (Friend of KCAI)
Abby Oyesam ('24 Painting)
Jennifer Walker ('83 Sculpture)
Sean Whalen ('24 Ceramics)
Laura Berman (KCAI Professor of Printmaking)
Participating Chefs
Charles D'Ablaing | J Rieger Distillery
Ted Habiger | Room 39 | Oil on Linen
Josh Laufketter | Inspired Occasions
Kyle Sears (KCAI alumni) | Sous Chef | Antler Room
Christopher Elbow | Christopher Elbow Chocolates
Jyoti Mukharji | Indian cuisine instructor
Linda Duerr | Restaurant at 1900
Martin and Katrin Heuser | Affäre
Johnny & Helen Jo Leach | Town Company
Michael Smith | Farina/Extra Virgin
ARTFARE Committee
Honorary Co-Chairs
Amy and David Embry
Patricia O’Dell and Todd Schulte
Co-Chairs
Frances Baszta and Tony Glamcevski
Chefs Chair
Christa Cavanaugh
Artists Chair
Marcus Cain
Silent Auction Co-Chairs
Bunni Glasberg and Barbara Godfrey
Registration Chair
June Jordan
Volunteer Chair
Judy Culp
Patron Liaison
Damian Lair
Kansas City Art Institute Liaisons
Robb Gann and Chadwick Brooks