Another poster winner! This edition of the KCAI Student Interview is about Kelsey Ragain, designer of the winning Kandace Springs poster. The judges fell in love with the mix of simple lines and impactful colors that Kelsey used to portray each artist. You can find other student interviews here as we post them!
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It’s time for the second installment of our KCAI Student Interview features! This interview is with Jessica Bee. Jessica’s Joshua Redman poster design will be featured at the Joshua Redman Quartet concert on April 11th. You can find other student interviews here as we post them!
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Larry Carlton is a guitarist that has spanned all genres including jazz, rock, and jingles. Coming up in Southern California, Carlton picked up his first guitar at age 6 and never put it down. Carlton was introduced to jazz in junior high. That was cultured by hearing artists like Barney Kessel, B.B. King, and Coltrane….
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Want an opportunity to win a Meet & Greet with Larry Carlton? We are giving away 2 pairs of tickets and meet & greets for the Larry Carlton Quintet on October 12th! There are several ways to enter, so don’t worry! Contest closes on Tuesday, October 9th and winners will be notified on Wednesday, October…
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In an effort to help provide greater exposure for the students at KCAI, we conducted short interviews with each of them! This gives you a chance to learn more about the Graphic Design Students and see their work! The first interview we get to share with you is also the artist whose poster was chosen…
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We’re excited to announce the posters that were picked for KCAI Graphic Design + Folly Jazz Series collaboration! On Friday, September 21st, our panel of judges including Gale Tallis, Executive Director; James Maiden, Marketing Manager; Mikaela Garrett, Rival Designs; and Brian Henry, Lamar Advertising, visited the Kansas City Art Institute and judged over 60…
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Who better to kick off the longest running jazz season in Kansas City’s most historic theater than the living legend, Ramsey Lewis? On Thursday, September 27th, Ramsey Lewis is coming to the Folly Theater, in what may be one of his final tours, along with the Urban Knights. The show will begin at 8 PM…
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Ten years ago the Folly Theater and Kansas City Art Institute formed a partnership to develop the commercial skills of the KCAI Graphic Design students while elevating the level of the Folly Jazz Series’ style and presence. This endeavor was set up by Folly Executive Director, Gale Tallis, and the then-KCAI Graphic Design instructor, Jamie…
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We know… It’s been a while since we’ve checked in. Well, wait no longer… Here is your day 58 update! The crews from McCown Gordon have been working around the clock (almost literally) to accomplish this renovation by mid-September! Over the past 20 days from our last check-in, there have been huge strides. Tile has…
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