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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Makers Moment: Metalsmithing with Robyn Nichols
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Join us for a special Makers Moment featuring internationally acclaimed silversmith and goldsmith Robyn Nichols, whose extraordinary work celebrates the beauty of nature through the artistry of precious metals.
Meet the Artist: Irma Starr Ceramic Signing
Thursday, November 19, 2026
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a special artist appearance at Marble & Canvas! Join us for an exclusive ornament and Santa signing with artist and KCAI alumna Irma Starr.
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.