Testimonials

"The foundation program has given me an opportunity to share dialogue with students who plan to go in a range of directions. This type of dialogue allows me to see my work not only in a world of its own, but in a larger spectrum of the art world as a whole."
Alex Phillips (foundation)
North Carolina

"The Art Institute is not a place that you go to for 8 hours a day and then go home to your life. Rather, it is your life and it is everyone's life, and that is why we put so much dedication and respect into the school."
Ashley Wick (painting)
Nebraska

"If you want to just coast along in school and not be challenged, do not come to a school full of people who ... really feel passionately about their study."
Robert Heishman (photography)
Kansas

"The faculty has been there to remind me that it's the beginning of my career and to experiment and take risks."
Alberto Veronica (ceramics)
Colorado

"KCAI has guided me to find the best voice for my art to be spoken through, the best way to express myself as an artist, and I'm only a sophomore. I have learned so much these last couple of years — I can't imagine the next two."
Claudia Chagui (animation)
Atlantico, Columbia

"The thing I like best is that the Art Institute gives me the skills to go out and show other people what I can do. And we don't just talk about those skills, we practice presenting our ideas and writing proposals in addition to creating our art."
Nevena Durlova (animation)
Bulgaria

"I've found that the name of this school is so powerful in the art community and going here really opens doors for you. People recognize that you're from KCAI and give you a little more respect and attention."
Dennis Doty (interdisciplinary arts)
Missouri

"The art scene here is just huge. The Crossroads Arts District comes alive every first Friday of the month with all the gallery openings and people from all over. It's amazing."
Natalie Legg (graphic design)
Missouri