Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City

Name: Kansas City Art Institute
Address: 4415 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, 64111-1874, United States
Telephone: +1 816-472-4852

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The Kansas City Art Institute is a private, independent, four-year college of fine arts and design founded in 1885 in Kansas City, Missouri. The college is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design and the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It has approximately 75 faculty members and 700 students. KCAI offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, in which students undertake a comprehensive liberal arts program with a studio major in animation, art history, ceramics, creative writing, digital filmmaking, fiber arts, graphic design, illustration, interactive art, painting, photography, printmaking, product design, or sculpture. KCAI offers a minor in Art and Design Entrepreneurship, a collaborative program with University of Missouri – Kansas City Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1885 (139 years ago)Coordinates: 39°2'47"N, 94°34'59"W

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4415 Warwick BlvdMidtown (Southmoreland)Kansas City 64111-1874 United States

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+1 816-472-4852

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Kansas City Art Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Westport, Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

~760 ftSE
Art museum galleries and sculpture garden
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment and artistic excellence. This renowned art museum, widely recognized for its extensive collection of artworks from around the globe, offers visitors...
0.6 miNW
Hiking trail, Hiking
Westport, Kansas City
17 min walk • Westport is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Originally an independent town, it was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. Today, it is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts.
0.5 miSE
Botanical garden, Garden, Park
Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden, Kansas City
13 min walk • The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden is a 2-acre botanic garden and part of the Kauffman Legacy Park, located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is maintained in a collaborative effort by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Powell Gardens.
~570 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City
3 min walk • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. With a $5 million annual budget and approximately 75,000 visitors each year, it is Missouri's first and largest contemporary museum.
0.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Harris-Kearney House, Kansas City
16 min walk • The 1855 Harris-Kearney House is an historical site located in Kansas City, Missouri, in the Westport neighborhood. Originally, the house was located at the intersection of modern-day Westport Road and Main Street The home is the oldest brick residence in the city.
1.1 miSW
Park, Battlefield, Garden
Loose Park, Kansas City
30 min walk • Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City, Missouri, located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. It has a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas, and a Rose Garden.
1.1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Uptown Theater, Kansas City
29 min walk • The Uptown Theater is a historic theater located in Kansas City, Missouri. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as the Uptown Building and Theatre.
1.1 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, Kansas City
28 min walk • The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, formerly known as the Kansas City Toy and Miniature Museum, is located on the campus of the University of Missouri Kansas City.
~1360 ftSW
Church
Community Christian Church, Kansas City
7 min walk • Community Christian Church was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and sits across from the Country Club Plaza's main shopping district on Main Street at East 46th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Unicorn Theatre, Kansas City
21 min walk • The Unicorn Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre operating in Kansas City, Missouri. It has a history of premiering cutting-edge contemporary plays and musicals that have never before been produced in the area.
0.9 miS
Library
Linda Hall Library, Kansas City
24 min walk • The Linda Hall Library is a privately endowed American library of science, engineering and technology located in Kansas City, Missouri, sitting "majestically on a 14-acre urban...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kansas City Art Institute?

Nearby attractions include Mineral Hall, Kansas City (3 min walk), Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City (3 min walk), Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City (4 min walk), Spencer Art Reference Library, Kansas City (5 min walk).

How to get to Kansas City Art Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kansas City Art Institute:

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Art Museums • Lines: Mmax (5 min walk)
Main at 43rd • Lines: Mmax (8 min walk)