Marble & Canvas
Retail Gallery and Store
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 1–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 1–4 p.m.
Thursday: 1–4 p.m.
Friday: By Appointment Only
Saturday: By Appointment Only
Sunday: Closed
Online store coming soon. Stay tuned for updates.
About Marble & Canvas
Marble & Canvas is a thoughtfully curated retail destination located on the campus of the Kansas City Art Institute. Celebrating the legacy and creative spirit of KCAI’s students, alumni, and faculty, the store will put forward a handpicked, ever-changing mix of original art, distinctive merchandise, and creative goods by KCAI artists.
More than a campus store, Marble & Canvas is where creativity meets commerce. It’s a space where artists and designers connect with new audiences, and where Kansas City locals and visitors alike can take home a piece of inspiration. Every purchase directly supports KCAI artists and students, ensuring the next generation of makers, dreamers, and doers continues to thrive.
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Mystic Nature Featuring Jenny Hahn and The House of Cade Black
Thursday, October 29, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Marble & Canvas presents Mystic Nature, an immersive presentation and creative evening featuring Kansas City artist and author Jenny Hahn ('99 Illustration), alongside Plant Perfumologist The House of Cade Black, on:
Upcoming Events
Marble & Canvas hosts artist visits, classes, and much more. See what is coming up.
“It is my hope that this school may aid succeeding generations of our young people to realize the ideals of their souls and return to this city, in the forms of great marble and great canvases, the inspiration it has given them.”
At a dinner in May 1928 Howard Vanderslice explained to KCAI students why he had purchased and donated the mansion that would become Vanderslice Hall, the heart of the Kansas City Art Institute's campus.